I have a FN actioned rifle and have alway used the safety as is. Just bring it up to the scope even if it does not detent. Anyone else do this??? Is this unsafe even though its plenty stiff? What is the best option for a safety when it is the military style wing safety? I hate the beuler system - it looks cheap!

I've been known to use the same technique on occassion.

I've done the same thing. My Mauser sporters have mostly the Mark II type that you have to cut a notch in the bolt shroud for. This type, when engaged, is equivalent to the original safety in the middle position. I have one with a Beuhler type which locks the bolt. You will need to use Loctite on the set screw if you want this one to stay together(it has 3 pieces). Gun Parts sells one which is similar to the original FN type used on early Sako rifles. It lifts on the left as the original and locks the bolt. If you pull back on the cocking piece and rotate it all the way to the right, it puts it in the takedown position so you can unscrew the bolt shroud and firing mechanism for cleaning - a nice feature. The other nice feature is that it costs less than $10. You will have to stone a chamfer on the inside edge of the cocking piece to fit this one. The others generally work without altering the cocking piece.

FN had the best solution. On their 1950 and 51 commercial models (along with Sears, JC Higgins, etc), they used a shroud with the 60 degree safety lever on the left. It rises to just below the scope, and goes down into a slot on the left side of the shroud. They usually are a "drop-in" fit and are often available on E-bay for about $65 in nice condition.