When do you chamber a round while hunting?

[TG-5150]

I have not done an exhaustive study on what it takes to fire a rifle with the firing pin down, why would I, I have more than once had a firing pin drop when not expected or in ways unexpected while trying to figure out an issue, I've seen very minor stuff cause issues that would result in bigger problems with a live round. If you work on enough guns you'll see ones that you can't figure out how someone didn't die using it and others that look perfect in every way and still have issues.

I'm using this a platform for something I was thinking about, clear back on page 3ish, when I tagged in.
Most of us have a trigger tuned for 2-3 pounds, and some way less. The safeties on our rifles are usually brought in to be crisp and clean as well. The margine our custom LR rigs are dialed for are far from stock, heck my Savage actions that are all tuned in are more delicate than stock, by far.
I don't take my Chevelle to the store very often but when I do, I don't want the cowl to open up and blow the tires.

 

[mountaincarver]

I don't disagree - anytime you chamber a round there is a risk. Whether you use B or C...

yep

 

[Pdvdh]

My uncle owned a Rem 700 270 that would fire if the bolt was closed to hard, it's been fixed and he is waiting on heaven.........

Your example is good enough proof for most.

I'll let Figgy explain the deficiencies.

Here it comes now... "but did your Uncle have his finger on the trigger when he slammed the bolt home?"

Remember, it has to measure up to Figgy's proof level. Something he demands. But hasn't articulated.

 

[dfanonymous]

im not reading all the other pages. Is everyone arguing about if a chambered round is safe or not in a gun when walking around?

 

[Pdvdh]

. @phorwath Chicken****.

Is that post sufficient proof, by your own very high standards, that you're the upset "type of person"?

Should we still believe you've started your thread to hear from others, on their safe gun handling preferences? Does hearing from others fail to satisfy?

 

[TG-5150]

im not reading all the other pages. Is everyone arguing about if a chambered round is safe or not in a gun when walking around?

That's s not fare, read them. We did

 

[therifleman556]

That's s not fare, read them. We did

Yeah, no kidding. Geez, pay attention.

 

[TG-5150]

Your example is good enough proof for most.

I'll let Figgy explain the deficiencies.

Here it comes now... "but did your Uncle have his finger on the trigger when he slammed the bolt home?"

Remember, it has to measure up to Figgy's proof level. Something he demands. But hasn't articulated.

Alcoholism killed my uncle, but he had a stock ADL and I saw it go off three times I think, maybe four.
Never, was a finger on the trigger when it happened. That gun got sent in for a factory recall. That doesn't mean it can't happen again.

 

[dfanonymous]

That's s not fare, read them. We did

Life's is a cruel mistress that is never fair.

 

[dfanonymous]

Yeah, no kidding. Geez, pay attention.

I guess I should go cook some popcorn first

 

[Pdvdh]

Congratulations Figgy. You've collected 3 votes for your safe gun handling preference # "C".

Don't get me wrong. Your opinion is 100% correct for you. But worthless to 97%. 98% if I were to cast my vote. Seems like my opinion is thought of quite highly by most everyone, EXCEPT you. BTW, that makes yours insignificant.

You must have got an in-law to vote.

 

[shaughn]

One party indulges in a practice where you insert live round in chamber and then manipulating bolt and trigger decock the bolt gun so a firing pin is nestled up nice and snug against the primer of said live cartridge and then carrying it around the hunting fields all day...while refusing to consider the real possibility of a ND happening should the rifle be struck or dropped with enough force to intiate the primer charge..because parties of familiarity to the first party have never had it happen...in forever...

Same party says that carrying a rifle with a chambered round is just as dangerous because you could forget to put safety on or it could get brushed off while hunting...much more dangerous...than the first practice...

Parties 3..4..5 are discussing how bolt guns and firing pins work...safety rules and practices and how doing what I am calling Condition C...will potentially result in all your hard work and a lifetime of savings become someones property..at the very least...

Then we have the usual mud slinging and sniping...tangents off into the ether and some just plain weird comments....

Have I missed anything?

 

[dfanonymous]

Oh I see. Well I voted b like when this was like on the 1st page. Ummm brb....

 

[codyadams]

One party indulges in a practice where you insert live round in chamber and then manipulating bolt and trigger decock the bolt gun so a firing pin is nestled up nice and snug against the primer of said live cartridge and then carrying it around the hunting fields all day...while refusing to consider the real possibility of a ND happening should the rifle be struck or dropped with enough force to intiate the primer charge..because parties of familiarity to the first party have never had it happen...in forever...

Same party says that carrying a rifle with a chambered round is just as dangerous because you could forget to put safety on or it could get brushed off while hunting...much more dangerous...than the first practice...

Parties 3..4..5 are discussing how bolt guns and firing pins work...safety rules and practices and how doing what I am calling Condition C...will potentially result in all your hard work and a lifetime of savings become someones property..at the very least...

Then we have the usual mud slinging and sniping...tangents off into the ether and some just plain weird comments....

Have I missed anything?

I would say that is all the pertinent info. Ha ha ha. Oh forums. How entertaining they can be.