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The Marlin 7000 has a last shot bolt open feature. Is it ok to store it with the bolt open? I've been closing the bolt and dry fireing it to take pressure off friing pin spring :eek: :eek: I know, I know, bad joo-joo. There must be a way to close the bolt without dry firing for storage. Any advice?

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I found this at rimfirecentral

"pull back on the handle, moving back about 1/8 of an inch, pull the trigger while holding the bolt back. The firing pin does not hit the rim of the chamber, even if it makes contact, not enought force to do any harm."

What do ya think?
 
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For the most part, springs take all the set they ever will with the first compression. After that, the enemy is metal fatigue due to wear.

Do whatever you feel comfortable with, but my best guess is you'll see no difference keeping it open and cocked.
 
Just sold my marlin but...You cannot decock it. You can close the bolt, thats all. Any ways the hammer spring looks pretty tough and of a general size which looks easy to replace.
 
I did the "pull back on the handle, moving back about 1/8 of an inch, pull the trigger while holding the bolt back. The firing pin does not hit the rim of the chamber, even if it makes contact, not enought force to do any harm."
 with my Browning 22 Auto for years with no problems...
 
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