Thread: Bolt Problems

Originally Posted by gundoc

..........This will NOT fire a round as the firing pin energy is spent trying to close the bolt. You will have to raise and lower the bolt handle to recock the gun before you can fire it. ...........

Unfortunately it can and has happened to me and I'm sure plenty of others. It's not a safe way to carry a rifle that cocks on opening and hunters have been known to fall over and have the bolt closed on them, some ending up with the rifle pointing at them. Not a situation you'd want to find yourself in.

I usually carry my Sako 85 with the bolt half closed and the safety engaged. The trouble with the safety only approach is that it's hard to tell at a glance whether the rifle is cocked or not. With the bolt half closed it's reassurance also for anyone you may be hunting with.