My typical deer hunting with that rifle has been spot and stalk, still hunting cover, or finding a vantage to sit and glass from, mostly in E WA.
You mentioned shotguns.
It seems many folks bird hunt with different style of shotguns. Pumps, doubles, autos... and rarely do you hear the complaints about safeties or familiarity with such.
While I understand some folks track and "jump shoot" big game, I can't see it being anymore pressing than a covey flush or ruff grouse blowing out. THAT is some fast shooting!
Just my opinion, but it seems like folks make a big to do out of rifle safeties. I just don't share the feeling.
I'm sure one day Ill flubb it, but it just hasn't been an issue.
As I said before. A big rocker safety like on the CZ is my preference. Some are more aesthetically pleasing than others.
A note in the same vein- I just picked up a newer Win 1885. Slipping my thumb under the scope to pull the hammer from half clock is pretty tight! We'll see if I screw that up!
