A recent thread discussed leaving an empty chamber on a older SAA revolver! One reply mentioned about carrying a lever action long gun on half cock!
Well I remember carrying my 94 Winchester around the woods on half cock when I was hunting. Unloading it for crossing fences or in the vehicle.
Have I been wrong or unsafe to carry it when on foot wandering around in the woods on half cock ??
Have I been wrong
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Have I been wrong
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Re: Have I been wrong
If you're going to carry it with a round in the chamber, then yes use the half cock. That's what it was designed for.
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Re: Have I been wrong
Nope - especially since you are unloading it before getting into a vehicle or climbing over a fence. I'd much rather miss a shot at game then accidently put a round in me or a companion. Taking an extra second for safety is always worth it!
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Re: Have I been wrong
On a horse or in a patrol car I always left the chamber empty until I wanted to use it.
But I see nothing wrong with using the half cock notch is hunting on foot.
But I see nothing wrong with using the half cock notch is hunting on foot.
Re: Have I been wrong
I've always carried my leverguns with a cartridge chambered and the hammer on half cock, while hunting. Learned that a long time ago from the old timers.
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Re: Have I been wrong
I know I would have lost a lot of chances on taking squirrels if I had to crank the lever first, half cock is fine.
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