Or…..you can remove the actions cover plate and cock the action by pushing down on the seam created by the cocking limb & hammer/tumbler. This cocks the action. Do this by using a piece of wood or a non-marring tool made from copper or brass. Do not use a screwdriver or a steel punch.🤨
This method will save the edge of the table and also prevent you from potentially damaging pieces like ejector cocking limbs etc.
This method is also useful if you have the barrels attached and you can’t open the action (striker/tumbler issue, etc).

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