Thread: A word to the wise re safety!

Thanks for sharing @Finnwolf
I no longer use a half-bolt. I had a number of times when the bolt would either be knocked closed (very dangerous) or knocked open (very noisy). I now use the safety instead, as the rifle was designed to do.

Originally Posted by Dama dama

Thanks for sharing @Finnwolf
I no longer use a half-bolt. I had a number of times when the bolt would either be knocked closed (very dangerous) or knocked open (very noisy). I now use the safety instead, as the rifle was designed to do.

@Dama dama - in my growing up days Dad used to tell me not to trust a safety (possibly because in older guns some were pretty weak and/or unreliable.)

Being left handed the bolt handle is (normally!) easy to shield with my body and visually check.

With the Finnwolf I’ve no option as it doesn’t have facility for a half open bolt!