I’m always one in the chamber/safety on. Maybe overly paranoid or have had bad luck but if you spend enough time in northern BC or the EK where the bears are dirty, you might get it. Sure it’s only a brief second to chamber a round but I’d certainly like to take out the mechanical and human error that can occur in a rushed loading. Usually alone but even with a partner I’m loaded. Muzzle control is key though.
magazine loaded in the rifle, nothing in the chamber. I never use the safety
rack and shoot
I hunt with a Tikka so its fast and quiet
My friend was really really safe and left gunbold home...garanteed no accident
Alone: Loaded with one up the spout /safety on.
Accompanies: Magazine loaded/chamber empty.
This Sep I had my rifle go off a without trigger pull after safety was switched off. Had a round chambered in Mule country, and was about to unload it. Thank god I've got muzzle control ingrained in my head as a new hunter.
I’ll never hike with a chambered round again EVER!
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Adult Onset Hunter
CCFR Member
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