Eastern traditions, Western traditions, stalking, spotting, tracking, Deer drive, alone, with another, thick cover, open cover, guided, sitting, walking, easy ground, slippery ground, personal safety, others safety. They all can change how one feels comfortable. However, for sure this will come around again.
I prefer the 3 position Model 70 safety and when moving more and more have the safety in the bolt unlocked middle, with the bolt up. Come up upon another and the bolt goes completely rearward and exposes the magazine.
Would be interesting to hear the Benoits opinions. They also shot more than a few running Deer they bounced. They must have screwed up a lot???? Were they right? Were they safe? Were the Deer they hunted semi-tame because they hunted where they were few? Both Deer and hunters. I suspect they knew when to have or not have one in the chamber. I also am sure they would have handled themselves just fine out West.
Last edited by battue; 07/13/18.
