I just bought a new Marlin bolt .22 (81ts) awhile back and the manual says it should be stored with the bolt removed for safety (it came with a cable and lock too, I'm really glad )
I don't plan on taking the bolt out, or putting the stupid cable in. I keep it up out of reach in a room where youngsters aren't allowed, and the ammo is stored seperately, out of sight and even higher. (what good is it for varmints if it takes longer to put together and load than my great plains rifle? )
But I got to thinking about the spring for the striker knob. The striker knob is cocked when you lift the bolt handle. Will it be weakened by leaving the gun cocked for long periods of time? I know I'm not supposed to leave my spring piston air rifle cocked for long periods of time because it will weaken the spring. Thought that might hold true for the striker spring, even though its not under as much compression.
Whatcha think
I don't plan on taking the bolt out, or putting the stupid cable in. I keep it up out of reach in a room where youngsters aren't allowed, and the ammo is stored seperately, out of sight and even higher. (what good is it for varmints if it takes longer to put together and load than my great plains rifle? )
But I got to thinking about the spring for the striker knob. The striker knob is cocked when you lift the bolt handle. Will it be weakened by leaving the gun cocked for long periods of time? I know I'm not supposed to leave my spring piston air rifle cocked for long periods of time because it will weaken the spring. Thought that might hold true for the striker spring, even though its not under as much compression.
Whatcha think