All Remington bolt actions take design cues from the Enfield Pattern of 1912 . In fact they built sporting versions up to the Second World War. That is why the safety is where it is, and its shape.
Interesting.
I’ve often wondered why Remington chose the shape that they did. I’ve always thought that it’s lacking in aesthetics but intuitive and easier to maneuver compared to an M70 wing safety for instance. Now it make sense.
Personally a two position safety with a locking bolt is my favorite due to the smoothness without the midpoint hitch. I’ve never felt unsafe unchambering a cartridge with the muzzle pointed safely and the safety off but I don’t feel unsafe having to pull the trigger on a Glock after clearing it and before field it stripping either. Just my own personal likes in a safety.
