Model 600 Saftey

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Hey folks.

Some of you might have seen my previous post in another section.

I recently got my very first firearm!

I got a neat-o little Cooey Model 600 to learn the in's and out's range saftey and shooting altogether.

Here's the thing - it didn't come with a manual.

Where's the saftey?

Is there anything super-special I should know about upkeep?

Also, when PROVE'ing a firearm to be safe... especially in the case of storage and transportation, you should leave the action OPEN, right?

In doing so, does it damage anything inside by leaving the action open for a longer duration of time?
 
With the bolt closed, pull back on the rear of the bolt and turn about 30 degrees to the left. the stub should fall into a groove thus locking the bolt in "saftey".

Depending on how long the bolt remains open and what conditions you store it in, a light coating of oil should keep things in order. i store my guns with barrel down so no dust etc. can enter the barrel or action.

Safe transport should include a trigger lock . . If uncased, the open bolt can let dust or dirt in. At a range, the open bolt is to show the gun is not loaded.
 
As you have no manual, it may also be useful to know that you should only feed your 600 through the mag (do not place a cartridge in the chamber directly and close the bolt).

Leaving action open for storage also allows air to move through barrel (hopefully not a concern but could reduce the effects of moisture).

The 600 has a half #### safety as well, pull the bolt back a couple millimeters and trigger is locked between the bolt halves, pull it back all the way and rifle is cocked, pull back a little more and rotate counter clockwise and bolt is cocked and on safety. Can also uncock the bolt (grasp it, pull trigger, gently release bolt - try first on a snap cap.
 
i used the word "should ..not must" as a trigger lock renders the gun inoperable if there should be curious children present. If none are. then it becomes your choice. "Cased" can also be read as "not readily available to be loaded and /or fired."

My opinion certainly, but better safe than sorry...If it was "law"....I would quote the statute.
 
Winnipeg Toymaker said:
i used the word "should ..not must" as a trigger lock renders the gun inoperable if there should be curious children present. If none are. then it becomes your choice. "Cased" can also be read as "not readily available to be loaded and /or fired."

My opinion certainly, but better safe than sorry...If it was "law"....I would quote the statute.
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That's fair, for your situation. It is your choice.

I just wanted to make sure that it didn't get mistaken for the law.
The law states that for transportation a non-restricted must be unloaded.
That's it.
Not cased, not trigger locked etc.

That may or may not be prudent depending on an individuals situations but it is the law.
 
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