Round chambered while hunting?

[Tenner]

When hunting big game I always have a round chambered. I just do not lock the bolt down. With out it locked down the weapon can not go off. Then its a matter of pushing it that extra 1/2 inch to pull the trigger.

Hunting birds I have one chambered. If I am using a pump gun I have the action open a little bit. Then I just slide it shut as I pull up. When I have the semi I still have one chambered and am just very careful where the weapon is pointing.

[spoofman]

I always hunt with one chambered. I have guided for several years and had clients that were questionable with their comfort and control and I had them wait to chamber but I think it all depends on ones comfort level and their experience. I dechamber when crossing difficult terrain or fences and the like.

[Bear2]

If you are bird hunting with a shotgun, don't you have a shell in the chamber?