Type 99 bolt closing question.

[vintage hunter]

I hold the rear of the bolt (if possible) when I pull the trigger so it isn't a strong dry fire.

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I guess I will just hold the trigger when I close them

I find it much easier to de-cock by closing bolt while holding back on the trigger. Only takes one hand to do it and it leaves the other to hold the rifle with. I've seen clumsy people drop their rifles trying to do it the other way. I'd s&#t a brick if I dropped one of mine in the dirt. 'Specially the L42 or No.4T.