Thread: Loaded Rifle

Originally Posted by MB

A forum member had his loaded .270 slung on his shoulder. It slipped and span around. He grabbed it, pulled the trigger by mistake and it went off. I was walking behind him at the time. Felt the pressure wave on my right arm.

so closed bolt and no safety applied.......yip I will stick to semi open/closed bolt thankyou very much.....yes I know its cause Im an old fuddy duddy who learnt with SMLE...BUT Im happy with that...unintentional discharges are not fun...Ive had .12ga load of BBs hit spanyard 6'' behind my knee..... the fella concerned learnt lesson and got one hell of a bollocking.... he is super careful now... that was case of being unfamiliar with gun....tootooing while walking.
I remember the 30/30 hanging up a round in mag...I twigged as only 4 cartridges handed to me not 5...
I have in past been guilty of getting home and rifle still had rounds in mag....
shitty wet days and tired after big carry were to blame,just got in wagon and headed homewards....
those days are gone now rifle is seperated for trip home....good in that respect I guess.