Originally Posted by
SuperMag
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A quick lesson on the 99 since most guys I run into don't know this:
Q: How do you drop the hammer (decock) on a 99 with a round in the chamber?
A: Drop the lever until the bolt just drops. Now, with the lever half lowered like that, reach up, pull and hold the trigger as you re-close the lever. You will feel the trigger fight back as you close the lever; that's OK, just keep tension on it. When the lever is closed, the action is de-cocked.
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I shouldn't have to say this, but practice it on an empty chamber until you're sure you've got it.