Thread: Half cock or safety

Originally Posted by Stump

why has no one mentioned the push feed actions not latching onto cartridge rim until bolt is full closed, many have been caught out when clearing a push feed style action and round is still up the spout.
M77 3 position safeties imo is about as good as them come.

Very good point. This caught me out when I changed from using a Mauser 98 to a Tikka T3x, it only happened once and now I Close the bolt completely before going back to a 1/2 open position. Familiarity with the particular rifle you are using is very important.