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To Chamber or not to chamber...that is the question??? ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ J. Lane Easter, DVM A born Texan has instilled in his system a mind-set of no retreat or no surrender. I wish everyone the world over had the dominating spirit that motivates Texans.– Billy Clayton, Speaker of the Texas House No state commands such fierce pride and loyalty. Lesser mortals are pitied for their misfortune in not being born in Texas.— Queen Elizabeth II on her visit to Texas in May, 1991. | ||
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I've had game we hadn't spotted jump out of their hiding places as soon as we stepped ten feet off the track. You never know when a beastie will appear, so I always have a round in the chamber when on foot. George  | |||
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I voted "always chambered" by the way! ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ J. Lane Easter, DVM A born Texan has instilled in his system a mind-set of no retreat or no surrender. I wish everyone the world over had the dominating spirit that motivates Texans.– Billy Clayton, Speaker of the Texas House No state commands such fierce pride and loyalty. Lesser mortals are pitied for their misfortune in not being born in Texas.— Queen Elizabeth II on her visit to Texas in May, 1991. | |||
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I need a "depends" option. I don't always do either option. | |||
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I think being on foot to carry the weapon is fed (cartridge in chamber), but I also think the gun in the vehicle has to go no rounds in chamber or in the storage tank or charger. It does not take anything to feed the gun and get off the vehicle. Sincerely, Oscar. I am Spanish My forum:www.armaslargasdecaza.com | |||
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It is dependant upoon the circumstaces. | |||
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As stated in another thread, I always hunt with a loaded chamber. Joe A. | |||
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If you need "Depends"...here you go: http://www.us.depend.com/mens-solutions   ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ J. Lane Easter, DVM A born Texan has instilled in his system a mind-set of no retreat or no surrender. I wish everyone the world over had the dominating spirit that motivates Texans.– Billy Clayton, Speaker of the Texas House No state commands such fierce pride and loyalty. Lesser mortals are pitied for their misfortune in not being born in Texas.— Queen Elizabeth II on her visit to Texas in May, 1991. | |||
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Seriously...just put the depends ones into the unloaded vote. It is still gonna be a landslide! ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ J. Lane Easter, DVM A born Texan has instilled in his system a mind-set of no retreat or no surrender. I wish everyone the world over had the dominating spirit that motivates Texans.– Billy Clayton, Speaker of the Texas House No state commands such fierce pride and loyalty. Lesser mortals are pitied for their misfortune in not being born in Texas.— Queen Elizabeth II on her visit to Texas in May, 1991. | |||
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 Landslide ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ J. Lane Easter, DVM A born Texan has instilled in his system a mind-set of no retreat or no surrender. I wish everyone the world over had the dominating spirit that motivates Texans.– Billy Clayton, Speaker of the Texas House No state commands such fierce pride and loyalty. Lesser mortals are pitied for their misfortune in not being born in Texas.— Queen Elizabeth II on her visit to Texas in May, 1991. | |||
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Wait till the guys in AK have a chance to get out of bed, they're a few hours behind us. I voted for a round chambered when actually hunting. Mr. Whitetail don't stand around and watch much foolishness for long. | |||
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I always hunt with a loaded chamber. Glenn | |||
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load,locked, point in safe direction and hunt!Clint | |||
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if you cant handle a loaded weapon safely, you shouldnt own one in the first place. | |||
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Here we go! Fishguts is trying to inject common sense and responsibility into the discussion. Rich DRSS if it's out of the guncase, it's loaded. | |||
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So fishguts, should I just leave a round in the chamber all the time, regardless of what I'm doing?? By your logic should I keep them all loaded with a round in the chamber while they are in the safe? | |||
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Idaho, sir, you again fail to go far enough. Fishguts post belongs on 24 Hour. Far too sensible for AR. LET'S TALK ABOUT HUNTING ETHICS SOME MORE! No, wait. This is making my teeth hurt. Let's don't. Let's talk about canned lions. | |||
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LMAO. No I dont carry a hot chamber while going through the woods. We have antler restrictions, cant shoot bears with cubs, etc. you always have time to chamber a round. Now maybe if I did alot of deer hunting up here, I may change my tune. A lesson in irony The Food Stamp Program, administered by the U.S. Department of Agriculture, is proud to be distributing this year the greatest amount of free Meals and Food Stamps ever, to 46 million people. Meanwhile, the National Park Service, administered by the U.S. Department of the Interior, asks us... "Please Do Not Feed the Animals." Their stated reason for the policy is because "The animals will grow dependent on handouts and will not learn to take care of themselves." Thus ends today's lesson in irony. | |||
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Antelope Sniper did you read the question on the poll?thats what i replyed to! were you comeing up with all this other gun safe bs?to answer your off topic question no if its not in my hand wile im hunting i wouldnt leave it loaded,you know kids theifs etc. thats kind of a no brainer. | |||
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Knowing how to handle a weapon safely includes knowing when it is best to have the chamber unloaded: i.e crossing barriers such as fences or creeks, anytime you do not have 100% muzzle control, etc. ________________________ "Know that it is not the knowing, nor the talking, nor the reading man, but the doing man, that at last will be found the happiest man." Thomas Brooks (1608-1680) | |||
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i concur. part of handling a weapon safely. | |||
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I think, for me, the act of shouldering a long gun can be done without alerting a game animal. That noise working a bolt is like honking the horn. Rich DRSS | |||
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Antelope sniperr,
The first rule of gun safety is (drum roll): all guns are ALWAYS loaded even when they are not. Can't say as I can remember ever hunting with anyone who didn't have a loaded chamber in the field. This does exclude bow hunters, never knew of of those that walked around with an arrow nocked all the timev(except when on a stalk). | |||
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+1 | |||
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At this point Plus Another 96-Of which I am one. Feet hit the ground, Lock and Load, it's time to dance, play time is over! If not, stay in camp and drink beer. Michael http://www.b-mriflesandcartridges.com/default.html The New Word is "Non-Conventional", add "Conventional" to the Endangered Species List! Live Outside The Box of "Conventional Wisdom" I do Not Own Any Part of Any Bullet Company, I am not in the Employ Of Any Bullet Company. I do not represent, own stock, nor do I receive any proceeds, or monies from ANY BULLET COMPANY. I am not in the bullet business, and have no Bullets to sell to you, nor anyone else. | |||
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True. | |||
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I think it was Clint Eastwood, but I can't remember which movie: "You gonna shoot that thing or spend the day talkin'?" | |||
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Well I am glad to see that the vast majority of folks out there still have the commen sense to get-out-of-the-rain. ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ J. Lane Easter, DVM A born Texan has instilled in his system a mind-set of no retreat or no surrender. I wish everyone the world over had the dominating spirit that motivates Texans.– Billy Clayton, Speaker of the Texas House No state commands such fierce pride and loyalty. Lesser mortals are pitied for their misfortune in not being born in Texas.— Queen Elizabeth II on her visit to Texas in May, 1991. | |||
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I carry a loaded Glock in the car all the time. Do you think that evil weapon will one day decide on its own to go off? Maybe I should carry it without a round in the chamber. I should have plenty of time in any real world car-jacking to rack one in. Let me think a second! Nah! I'll repeat myself once again. Memorize this! A unloaded gun is a useless tool! The best "safety" in the world is keeping your finger off the trigger till you need to use the gun!-Rob Never underestimate the power of stupid people in large numbers to do incredibly stupid things- AH (1941)- Harry Reid (aka Smeagle) 2012 Nothing Up my sleeves but never without a plan and never ever without a surprise! | |||
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Outlaw Josie Whales. Not quite the exact words more like: "Are you gonna pull those pistols or whistle Dixie?" If this is the quote you refer to? Here is a link: http://www.quotes.net/movies/8535 Go ahead make my day.  | |||
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Round in safety on finger off. Best Eastwood flic of them all bar none. | |||
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Can you repeat the  question? | |||
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Depends on circumstance, if by myself I have no problem loading up. On the other hand if I'am with a guide I'am content to folow his his preferance, which is usally no shell in chamber untll really close to shooting. There is a definte level of security with an empty chamber when in close quarters with someone that is appreciated. Scared to death of any type of accident where someone could be shot. This is for fun right. | |||
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Mostly I do depends on game/terrain etc | |||
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an unloaded gun is a paperweight why would you carry a paperweight in the bush???? Lane your depends where found after you left camp. the guys make rain gear out of them | |||
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Landslide gaining momentum!!! ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ J. Lane Easter, DVM A born Texan has instilled in his system a mind-set of no retreat or no surrender. I wish everyone the world over had the dominating spirit that motivates Texans.– Billy Clayton, Speaker of the Texas House No state commands such fierce pride and loyalty. Lesser mortals are pitied for their misfortune in not being born in Texas.— Queen Elizabeth II on her visit to Texas in May, 1991. | |||
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Numbers do put into perspective.  | |||
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Keep the nose picker off the bang switch and you will be fine. | |||
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An empty rifle, is just a pipe with a handle! | |||
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Why don't you ask this same question to all the big game guides in the lower 48 and Alaska. My biggest fear is when I die my wife will sell my guns for what I told her they cost. | |||
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