so what do you do with a misfire?

[bluebayou]

In the past month I have had a Win white box 223 misfire with dimpled primer and a handload 223 misfire with dimpled primer.  They were both in a Stevens and I attribute them to dirty bolt. 

But when you get the "click" then what is the proper etiquette/safety procedure.  I thought about cycling the bolt to refire.....but you can't do that on a bolt action.  Otherwise.......I waited for a hangfire and then grabbed it out and chunked it into the woods.  But I am feeling kind of sheepish about how I handled it. 

[qajaq59]

I leave it pointed down range for a few minutes and then eject it and see if the primer has a dent in it. Then generally I will put it back into the rifle and try to fire it a second time.
Don't just toss it though as some kid can pick it up and hit it with a hammer. Take it home and dispose of it by pulling the bullet and emptying the powder.

[beemanbeme]

I wait one minute, by a watch, with the rifle pointed downrange.  I don't know about a Stevens but a Rem cocks when you lift the bolt.  I cycle the bolt up and down and try to fire it again.  If it doesn't fire, I wait a bit then take it out and take it home and try to figure out why not.  I have been known to not put powder in a case.