Chamber Empty or Loaded

[OntarioHunter]

I think comparing a chambered rifle throughout a full day of big game hunting to a chambered shotgun throughout a full day of bird hunting is like comparing apples to oranges.

Depends. I stalk big game. How is that different from stalking birds?

 

[shrapnel]

Depends. I stalk big game. How is that different from stalking birds?

Mostly that big game doesn’t fly from under cover when you see them…

 

[OntarioHunter]

Mostly that big game doesn’t fly from under cover when you see them…

Ah, the voice of experience speaks! You're right. Instead stalked big game runs from under cover in front of me or, if lucky, I may get the drop on the critter in time to get a shot off in the split second before it figures out what I am. Not a huge difference from stalking birds with a dog, especially a flushing dog. With a pointer the hunter may actually have time to load an empty chamber. But I don't know anyone who hunts behind a pointer with an unloaded gun.

 

[Frequently Banned Troll]

Always surprised how the earth can be loaded with so many ignorant and ridiculously stupid people. If your Mom’s phone number turned into money, how much money would you have?

Just bringing this one back up. For the really stupid people.

 

[406dn]

Ah, the voice of experience speaks! You're right. Instead stalked big game runs from under cover in front of me or, if lucky, I may get the drop on the critter in time to get a shot off in the split second before it figures out what I am. Not a huge difference from stalking birds with a dog, especially a flushing dog. With a pointer the hunter may actually have time to load an empty chamber. But I don't know anyone who hunts behind a pointer with an unloaded gun.

I often hunt with an unloaded shotgun with my pointing dogs. It makes for a very enjoyable hunt. There is plenty of time to put two shells into the chambers, as you walk towards the dog.

 

[Redmt]

I have said before that an unloaded gun is a stick. Hunting with a stick is not a good idea.

 

[noharleyyet]

 

[Hem]

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Mentioned that to my accountant yesterday.