Thread: Sako 75 halfcock

Originally Posted by Spitfire

Fair points, but it seems to me that there are a number of what would be called unusual safety practices going on as a result of issues with rifles from the first half of the last century.

As an aside, when in the British Army it never crossed my mind that training and patrolling with rounds in the chamber was dangerous. There are both safety and dangerous catches on every rifle. Furthermore, the danger from enemy action was very real for many years in Northern Ireland, Iraq and Afghanistan. Not having a round in the chamber would be more dangerous than than the alternative.

Just my opinion.
Have a nice weekend.

So, Spitfire would it be your opinion as it is mine that carrying the firearm loaded with 'safety' applied originates with the military ? My opinion is that hunters should learn and practice how to load and unload their firearms quietly and carry them unloaded.