Building The Steven's Favorite

[TomG]

(07-13-2012, 12:42 AM)Mayhem Wrote: Hey Tom, I'm looking forward to seeing the progress. Especially the drilling set up etc. I have absolutely zero knowledge on gunsmithing, so this is all new to me. One question, what is the purpose of half cocking a rifle?

Hey Darren,

The half cock notch in the hammer has a hook shape to it that traps the sear and keeps the trigger from being pulled. It also raises the hammer off the firing pin so the gun can't fire if the hammer gets bumped. In other words, it serves as a safety.

Thanks for asking.

Tom