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Update: it didn't work.
Specifically it would fire one shot just fine but when you attempt to cycle the bolt manually the spent brass always remains stuck in the chamber.
My guess is the bolt...

I'll report back after about 100 rounds regarding reliability and safety for anyone interested in trying something similar

I used to have an old savage .22 that had a bolt handle which could lock the bolt rearwards in the open position like a lot of rifles, but could also lock it FORWARDS in the closed position,...