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Yep, lower the bolt handle on an empty chamber while pulling the trigger to unload the firing pin spring.
If I store the bolt separately I will manually twist the shroud to de-cock the firing pin spring, you may need the plastic wrench tikka includes with the Sporters (or something similar if you have a MT bolt shroud) to re-cock the bolt before you put it back in the rifle. You might be able to rotate the shroud back to cocked position with your fingers if you have the hand strength.
– Eric