Looking at the answers from the different members on this post, it is interesting that each individual way of treating the problem might be linked to their location and the type of environment they...
Liked On: 28-07-2023, 12:02 PM
I don't think you'll find anyone suggesting they trust a safety, half cock, or half bolt open in the way you suggest. I do think this is the most absurd and misguided example of entirely missing the...
Liked On: 28-07-2023, 12:01 PM
An interesting aspect of the 'half cock position' is that it is basically a New Zealand thing. Overseas hunters come here and go WTF? It's not taught or condoned in other countries that I know of....
Liked On: 28-07-2023, 12:00 PM
OK, (big sigh). Someone touched on this previously, the history of the 'half cock' in NZ springs from the Lee Enfield rifles where the back of the bolt has a little lump machined into the back of...
Liked On: 28-07-2023, 12:00 PM
I think the 1/2 cock was a "thing" when every man and his dog used old milsurp 303's which cock I believe on closing. Your primary safety is your trigger finger and muzzle direction awareness...
Liked On: 28-07-2023, 11:59 AM
Mickey sorry you're incorrect but I do admit we are arguing semantics around the definition of cocked. You are referring to a hammer gun being held in the half cock position by the sear. A bolt out...
Liked On: 28-07-2023, 11:59 AM
Half cock for me and only close on firing. One thing I notice on many US hunting vids is how regular it is for hunters to cock their rifles, apply the safety, sling the rifle over their shoulders and...
Liked On: 28-07-2023, 11:58 AM
Half cock is an outdated generational hand me down, just like yards.
Liked On: 28-07-2023, 11:58 AM
Such a retarded mindset on the one hand saying you don't trust a safety and on the other hand having no problem getting about with a half closed bolt
Liked On: 28-07-2023, 11:57 AM
If your firearm has a half cock feel free to use it. But don't try and convince me this bolt half closed bullshit is a half cock. It is not. Your M70 is a cock on open action. It's fully cocked as...
Liked On: 28-07-2023, 11:57 AM
. For those unfamiliar with reading the screen, that 'could be' a very very good mark. I text my buddy "WTF", but no reply; for HOURS. . I'm still hiking, but can't concentrate after seeing that...
Liked On: 26-07-2023, 05:22 PM
Now THAT's funny! Although, I'm sure that now it's an enabled feature. Just got my PM ability, so thanks to the admin that did it. 199p - Will post a good story or two. Unfortunately, in...
Liked On: 26-07-2023, 05:21 PM
Hi I'm a new member,great mauser! Here's a pick of mine a 250 savage mauser b k action with ajack scope and mounts circa 1930228763228763
Liked On: 12-07-2023, 12:02 PM
Probably been sold outside of trademe would be my guess :ORLY: jacked the price up to avoid bidders and success fees $10000 seems excessive
Liked On: 11-07-2023, 09:33 AM
Howa mini in Elude chassis. 16" (too long) 7.62x39 2.818kg 228310
Liked On: 07-07-2023, 11:29 AM