[Jeff Higgins]

Most (probably all) airlines have information regarding traveling with firearms on their websites. It's always a good idea to review that information prior to travel. Most do not require that the action be open, just that the rifle be unloaded and any detachable magazine removed. No one I have ever traveled with requires that the bolt be removed. Many action types cannot be similarly disassembled (single shots, lever guns, doubles, etc.), so that is not a requirement.

This can get to be a real quagmire at times. Don't be surprised if you understand the airline's rules better than the folks you will meet at check in. They may have a completely different understanding of them than the clear instructions on their own website. Some will get all pumped up and try to make your experience as unpleasant as possible, if they have any sort of an anti-gun leaning. Make them follow their own rules - if they don't understand them and give you a hard time, don't hesitate to demand a supervisor to straighten it out. Print a copy of their rules and have it with you.

Some airlines will require that any ammo be packed in the same case as the rifle. Some will forbid it, and require ammo to be packed separately. Most will require that ammo be packed in "original packaging" that is meant to hold ammunition. I have always had it packed in MTM or similar plastic boxes, rather than "original packaging", and have never had any trouble. If it's meant to store ammo it's going to be good enough. Unless you are traveling overseas, but you are not, so you should be fine.