When I was guiding deer and elk hunters we had a stead fast rule. Bolt handles up, always. Cant go off by accident and instantly able to put into action when needed.
Every one of my bolt rifles, the bolt would fall open and chambered cartridge would hit the ground.
It is just so much easier to close the bolt on an empty chamber.
But, of course, it is not then obvious to others that the rifle is safed.
