r/canadaguns • u/wnw121 • Apr 29 '26

Misc Range safety semi no bolt hold open

I have a Marlin 89c .22 semi that doesn’t have a bolt hold open. When we clear benches is it common to just use a chamber flag?

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u/swift_gilford Apr 29 '26

IMO yes. I've seen too many open bolts with casings still in the barrel that you can't see until you get right up the rifle.

Chamber flags are mandatory at several ranges i go too for this reason.