One more post, Yes I hunt with a round in the chamber. Where I hunt if you do not, you will never get a shot. From seeing the animal to pulling the trigger I have never had more than 3 seconds if I had taken more time the animal would be gone. As well, racking the bolt would spook the animal.
Also, do we carry our pistols with no round in the chamber. Likely not, when you need it you need it. Carried one for 22 years and it never fired except when I wanted or needed it to.
