Thread: One up the spout

I primarily hunt using a single shot rifle, so there is always "one up the spout". The rifle has a cocking hammer, but no safety. I hunt alone in the bush with this setup and only cock the rifle just before taking a shot. I'm mindful to deactivate the cocking mechanism if I don't take a shot. It's such a simple system that there isn't much to get confused about, even in the heat of the moment.