With all the classic features of a traditional American rifle, all the quality Steyr is known for, and the unparalleled safety afforded by today's most advanced designs and technology - the Steyr Safe Bolt has it all. And it is all yours for the most affordable price you've ever seen on a Steyr. Because of the human factor, no mechanical device is one-hundred percent safe.
Firearm safety is ultimately the responsibility of the user.
In view of these facts, Steyr has incorporated safety design features into the SBS that dramatically enhance safe handling and usage. The rifle may be loaded and unloaded with the safety in this position. The rifle will not fire and the bolt will not open. The firing pin is now locked. For further safety, the receiver features a safety bushing that encases the extractor, thus providing an additional safety margin for unexpected excessive chamber pressures.