Thread: Stalking with a .303

Originally Posted by kotuku

40 odd yrs ago remember a demo by a DOL inspector on .303 safety (or lack thereof) trusty old military issue blank ammo chambered and brass butt dropped heavily onto gravel whoa whats that noise.
anther blank round chambered action uncocked and he produces a crescent taps the striker end same result!
never forgotten it .if i am using my .303 c(alas these days rarely) a round is never chambered until target is sighted and verified beyond all doubt.
BTW180gn softnoseis a weeee bit heavy on jackos and hares (dont ask) but is fine for composting them.

The demos shown you were done with the bolt handle down. Lift the .303 bolt handle and the firing pin is not able to touch the primer.

Thats what the grooves on the rear underside of the bolt body do.

The .303 bolt will not close accidentally, nor will the handle go down accidentally, because ... cock on close.