How long do you keep the spring cocked on your centrefire

[zobster]

I have found that I can de-cock the bolt spring after removing it from the action. In my case, HOWA 1500, I hold either ends with my hands and twist, the sring will de-cock and a further twist will remove the firing pin completely. Problem solved!

[bigfellascott]

I've never decocked my springs on any rifles I own.

[juststarting]

I reckon it's a reasonable question and have wondered the same myself at times, but there are plenty of examples of bolts left cocked when they are out of the rifle, so I don't consider it a problem.

Everything I can think of comes with the bolt cocked in the box when you get it from the dealer.

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Tikka came with the bolt out, in the box. Not sure if the spring was under tension, but the bolt was out...

[Title_II]

Why are you getting rifles with bolts removed? Is this an Australia legal thing? It doesn't make any sense.

[huccl]

Mine would regularly be cocked for hours regularly. For safety I have the bolt up while walking around or left on the shooting range bench while not being used.

I've done that for years without any problem.

[huccl]

Why are you getting rifles with bolts removed? Is this an Australia legal thing? It doesn't make any sense.

I dunno about that.

Lots come with the bolt in the box, not in the rifle.