Thread: Sako 75 halfcock

Originally Posted by Moa Hunter

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.

That could be the case but I don’t know.

Here in NZ I generally hunt with rounds in the mag but an empty chamber, chambering a round when I am in a watching position or close to an animal. In Europe and the US I would have a round chambered and safety on as it is generally easy country or static blinds and high seats. Difficult ground and lots of scrub make it too easy to knock a safety catch off. If I’m hunting with someone I never move around with a chambered round.