Hunting poll

29 July 2010, 20:03

ledvm

Hunting poll

To Chamber or not to chamber...that is the question???Who puts a round in the chamber as soon as they set off out of the truck or off the horse?I do! I do!!!Not me...thats way toooooooooooo dangerous.

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29 July 2010, 20:08

GeorgeS

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

29 July 2010, 20:32

ledvm

I voted "always chambered" by the way!

29 July 2010, 21:17

Canuck

I need a "depends" option.

I don't always do either option.

29 July 2010, 21:23

ovny

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.

29 July 2010, 21:55

Brice

It is dependant upoon the circumstaces.

29 July 2010, 22:31

Joe A.

As stated in another thread, I always hunt with a loaded chamber.

Joe A.

29 July 2010, 23:59

ledvm

quote:
I need a "depends" option.

If you need "Depends"...here you go: http://www.us.depend.com/mens-solutions

30 July 2010, 00:00

ledvm

Seriously...just put the depends ones into the unloaded vote. It is still gonna be a landslide!

30 July 2010, 19:21

ledvm

Landslide

30 July 2010, 19:30

Rick R

quote:
Originally posted by ledvm:
Landslide

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.

30 July 2010, 22:45

ghughes

I always hunt with a loaded chamber.

Glenn

30 July 2010, 23:37

clintsfolly

load,locked, point in safe direction and hunt!Clint

31 July 2010, 03:29

fishguts

if you cant handle a loaded weapon safely, you shouldnt own one in the first place.

31 July 2010, 05:09

Idaho Sharpshooter

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.

31 July 2010, 05:14

Antelope Sniper

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?

31 July 2010, 05:14

mauser93

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.

31 July 2010, 05:28

Joel/AK

quote:
Originally posted by Rick R:
quote:
Originally posted by ledvm:
Landslide

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.

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.

31 July 2010, 06:57

fishguts

quote:
Antelope Sniper

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.

31 July 2010, 07:13

Rob Scott

quote:
Originally posted by fishguts:
if you cant handle a loaded weapon safely, you shouldnt own one in the first place.

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.

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31 July 2010, 07:25

fishguts

i concur. part of handling a weapon safely.

31 July 2010, 07:33

Idaho Sharpshooter

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

31 July 2010, 17:32

ScottS

Antelope sniperr,

quote:
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?

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).

31 July 2010, 18:14

buffalo

quote:
Originally posted by Idaho Sharpshooter:
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

31 July 2010, 19:43

michael458

quote:
Originally posted by buffalo:
quote:
Originally posted by Idaho Sharpshooter:
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

+1

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.

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01 August 2010, 01:26

jetdrvr

quote:
Originally posted by Idaho Sharpshooter:
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

True.

01 August 2010, 02:29

J.D.Randell

I think it was Clint Eastwood, but I can't remember which movie:

"You gonna shoot that thing or spend the day talkin'?"

03 August 2010, 20:19

ledvm

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.

03 August 2010, 21:58

Robgunbuilder

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

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03 August 2010, 23:33

fourbore

quote:
I think it was Clint Eastwood, but I can't remember which movie:

"You gonna shoot that thing or spend the day talkin'?"

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.

04 August 2010, 04:44

catosilvaje

Round in safety on finger off. Best Eastwood flic of them all bar none.

04 August 2010, 07:08

RDB

Can you repeat the

question?

04 August 2010, 07:12

wfh

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.

04 August 2010, 18:13

quote:
Originally posted by Brice:
It is dependant upoon the circumstaces.

Mostly I do depends on game/terrain etc

04 August 2010, 19:17

ddrhook

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

04 August 2010, 22:56

ledvm

Landslide gaining momentum!!!

04 August 2010, 23:18

RDB

Numbers do put into perspective.

04 August 2010, 23:20

Rob Haught

Keep the nose picker off the bang switch and you will be fine.

05 August 2010, 04:54

stubert

An empty rifle, is just a pipe with a handle!

05 August 2010, 05:45

Snowwolfe

Why don't you ask this same question to all the big game guides in the lower 48 and Alaska.