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Mandevu · November 3, 2007, 05:18 PM

I'm the proud new owner of a Winchester Model 70 Featherweight. When storing the rifle, for safety purposes, it is recommended the bolt be removed and kept in a separate location. I notice that when I remove the bolt from the rifle the firing pin is primed (the tell tale plug at the back of the bolt protrudes, indicating it is ready to fire). There is no way to remove the bolt unprimed.
I am concerned storing the bolt in this state for long periods of time may be weaken the spring or be detrimental in some way. Would appreciate advice on this.

November 3, 2007, 05:18 PM	#1
Mandevu Junior Member Join Date: November 3, 2007 Location: Vancouver, B.C. Canada Posts: 7	Removing bolt from rifle I'm the proud new owner of a Winchester Model 70 Featherweight. When storing the rifle, for safety purposes, it is recommended the bolt be removed and kept in a separate location. I notice that when I remove the bolt from the rifle the firing pin is primed (the tell tale plug at the back of the bolt protrudes, indicating it is ready to fire). There is no way to remove the bolt unprimed. I am concerned storing the bolt in this state for long periods of time may be weaken the spring or be detrimental in some way. Would appreciate advice on this.