Thread: T3 Half Cock Methods

'Half bolt' is the correct term rather than 'half cock' which is completely different thing. It is a simple and inexpensive alteration, and should not require a hole for the safety to engage as that defeats the whole purpose of the 'half bolt' ready position when stalking. The only alteration required is to remove some metal (about 0.5mm) from the front surface of the cocking piece where it engages the sear, and stone it to a matching finish. Note that removal of too much metal will shorten the striker fall and cause misfires. This allows the bolt handle to turn down a little more when the sear engages, preventing the bolt from falling open when stalking. I always have the bolt handle gripped with my finger and thumb with my finger outside the trigger guard. It is a simple job to ease the handle down in total silence when ready to shoot.