Roy, so the bolt was almost closed (1/8" still to go) and he could not lever the bolt back, so the bolt as still up against the base of the cartridge?
Is there a way to get the bolt back off the cartridge when the a cartridge is stuck like that?
Yes?? this is the impression i had too. that the extractor was engaged on the rim, then that might explain the bolt/lever being stuck in nearly-cocked position with the case not quite chambered?? I might have tried yanking the lever open, even at the risk of wrecking the extractor, the firing pin would have been moving away from the primer with every action.
Still glad it turned out for the best with your friend, that's the bottom line in all of this.., too close to serious for me.
