I agree with Stubby,where I hunt sound is the problem. It is hard enough to get your safety off without spooking at big whitetail at 30 steps.
I have to agree with Dober about the trends that I see in the thread. People who tend to hunt very rough country on the move tend to hunt with an empty chamber. People who tend to hunt really spooky critters in thick cover while sittin on stand or stalking very slow and quiet tend to have a round chambered.
I will say that I do not know a serious hunter here who is suceesful on mature bucks who does not hunt with a round chambered. You are welcome to come and try it though,maybe you can teach me something.
