Thread: Tikka half bolt modification

I don't know about calling it dumb, I suppose the idea is that you have to both disengage safety and close the bolt before you fire. If you try and pull the trigger accidentally it decocks it (but quickly as per gunworks video...).

It just puts and extra step in before you can discharge the rifle. To be honest though I am with you Ryan - I prefer the basic bolt operation/ safety on modern rifles as that is what I have always used and I know I am safe with it ( familiar patterns of operation, muscle memory etc all that good safety stuff).

In saying that if someone wants to use the half cock and that is part of their own safe handling of the rifle that they know confidently - fill your boots.

Originally Posted by Ryan_Songhurst

So tell me what is the dfference between having the bolt in the half cock position, vs fully closed, if all thats holding it from firing is the safety anyhow? such a retarded idea that makes no sense at all, if anything it actually adds another step to the firing process, you would be better off just walking around with one up the spout, bolt closed and safety engaged if youre that way inclined. Shit its so dumb hahaha