....... I am a big fan of a mans rifles all having the same safety mechanism so that he does not find himslef reaching or fumbling around on a tang, or triggerguard or....
I completely agree with this........that said I think a guy should stick with what he is accustomed to....I grew up with the M70 safety and even this year,on a moving buck and about 4 seconds to react and kill him, I have no conscious memory of moving the safety off.Happens every time.....and should if you are focused on making the shot.
I have never looked down to release a safety.....doing so simply demontsrates a complete lack of familiarity with your rifle.....practice and familiarity are the key.
