Thread: Loaded Rifle

tiger country......yeah I can relate to that...and yes I unload before tackling it...I came down face so steep last year the dog stopped and puked..but she followed me down,bet she wont lead me that way ever again..she plurry clever in the bush,we can be mooching along and she will stop look at me with dopey grin tail wagging...yip we been here before boss...we went this way last time.... funny to see and great company. really good when carrying load down the hill,she knows the ways home,I just follow along and keep half N eye on where she taking me.
the only time I use a safety on bolt action is immediately before taking shot,if Im going to move tiny bit etc...otherwise I will reopen bolt. the howa 1500 is nice with open bolt to carry... like the concept of how Duleys change their 700s so the safety locks bolt open..... it should be standard feature as is the best of both camps.
the three most important safety rules for firearms handling in my camp
muzzle control
muzzle control
and finally muzzle control
if it isnt pointed in unsafe direction,nothing bad can happen even if it goes off....