Thanks for the replies gentlemen. I'll take this all into account. The hunting with a partner thing is a good point.
Thanks for the replies gentlemen. I'll take this all into account. The hunting with a partner thing is a good point.
Hunting with a partner, chambers are always cold; that's a non negotiable.
Hunting solo, I run mainly cold as well, unless a shot is imminent.
I've seen/experienced enough slips, trips and falls to know that even the easiest of ground can be dangerous at times. Fatigue, hunger, dehydration, fading light, weather....you name it, can all contribute to a trip/fall and loss of muzzle control.
At least in a solo situation, only the person who loses control is at risk of eating a bullet, so I'm good with the guys who insist on hiking hot and solo.
Always liaded for bear (or whatever) one in the tube safety on.. always.. every time i put it on my shoulder
"It's not the kill, but the thrill of the chase" - Deep Purple
"Lord knows I'm a Voodoo chile" - SRV (RIP 8-27-90)
"Know your Land, Know your Prey" - Mantracker
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Hmmmm never loaded weapon hiking..alone or with partner..always did it this way .
srupp
auto loader all the way extended clip with one in the pipe safety off finger on the trigger...
the key to good sound shots is to shoot right away.
I usually leave the bullets in the magazine unless I suspect there are animals close by. In grizzly country I may have the gun ready to go with the safety on. If I do this I always point the rifle in a safe direction and pull the trigger to confirm the safety is working.
Depends on the rifle and on the situation
I won't always be young, but I can be immature forever
Unloaded rifle is only as good as a club!
1 in the pipe and 2 in the mag, safety always on. 3 in, 3 out. Muzzle depends on where I’m at in relation to hunting partner
Hunt, Enjoy, Repeat