Thread: Two Near Miss" safety incidents with the Sako 85 at a gong shoot

The problem has no relevance to the Sako 85, and is common to most centrefire bolt actions. It is the responsibility of the owner/user to ensure total familiarity and safe handling technique with any rifle. When a shooting stage on the range is finished it is the responsibility of the shooter to ensure the chamber is empty, bolt open and magazine removed or emptied before signalling that the rifle is safe. It is then the responsibility of the RO to check EACH rifle before declaring the range safe. Remember there are no such things as 'accidental' or 'unintentional' discharges. If a shot is fired other than intentionally then it is a 'negligent' discharge and should be dealt with appropriately.