Anyone want to try to replicate the issue procedure to see if it's a problem with your rifle? Again, the issue in my rifle was repeated by cocking the rifle and engaging the safety fully to the rear then lifting the bolt straight up until it stops (in my rifle this was less than 1/2" or so). Then, if you try to disengage the safety and fire, the trigger won't pull.
Happy hunting and look forward to reading your stories and feedback.
Ask Nicky Ateschon about this. She damned near got killed by a cape buffalo a couple of years ago and the consensus opinion is that this is what caused her rifle not to fire.
