FIXED !! Firing pin hole outward flaring into primer

[Jack V]

I agree with Warrigul , Mauser 98 bolt strip is quite different to a Sako or Howa .

[squirrelhunter]

Some like the Ruger I think you can relatively easily do each way by hand, others you need a bolt tool. Why make it that hard?

'easy' might not be the word.

Can be done with fingers but it's an effort.

I don't think it's made to be easier, just the design happens to be that way.