Guys, check your rifles...

[Alex Wheeler]

Local guy brings in a Savage 110 a couple days ago. It went off when his girlfriend had it slung over her shoulder elk hunting. Well he had a Timney trigger installed about 5 years ago. There is a set screw adjustment for the safety. It wasnt adjusted and the safety was not working. He had been using it like that for years... Kind of scary when you think about it. Anyhow, if you or any one else messe with a trigger, be sure the safety is operational. Also with the safety off, slam the bolt around, bounce the butt on the floor make sure it the sear holds. rant over

 

[joshb]

Thanks for the heads up. I'm good, here. Josh.

 

[Fast14riot]

Well, first off, carrying a rifle on the shoulder with a round chambered was the first mistake, but yes, checking safety function should be done before every session. I do at least, I am a bit paranoid for the first 100 rounds or so after either messing with or installing a new trigger.

 

[savagedasher]

Well, first off, carrying a rifle on the shoulder with a round chambered was the first mistake, but yes, checking safety function should be done before every session. I do at least, I am a bit paranoid for the first 100 rounds or so after either messing with or installing a new trigger.

That is how all the guns are carried in Africa. As far as triggers on a savage none of the replacement I have seen is safe for hunting .
I have a Remington I had to replace about every time you took the safety off it discharged. Larry

 

[Auto-X Fil]

I had a CZ like that. It was a 17HMR with a poorly-adjusted trigger. When you took the safety off, it fired.

I also had a 20ga bolt-action shotgun that fired when you closed the bolt.

Rule #1: always keep the muzzle pointed in a safe direction!

 

[ttfreestyle]

Well, first off, carrying a rifle on the shoulder with a round chambered was the first mistake, but yes, checking safety function should be done before every session. I do at least, I am a bit paranoid for the first 100 rounds or so after either messing with or installing a new trigger.

Anything mechanical can fail, no rounds in chamber for me while carrying in the company of others or in the scabbards.

 

[ryanjay11]

I always carry a round in my chamber when hunting and a 1911 cocked and locked every day. I guess I'm living too dangerously for the hall monitors in this thread.

 

[ttfreestyle]

That is how all the guns are carried in Africa. As far as triggers on a savage none of the replacement I have seen is safe for hunting .

The sharp shooter comp trigger will not slam fire when properly adjusted, it's the exception.

 

[JRS]

I always carry a round in my chamber when hunting and a 1911 cocked and locked every day. I guess I'm living too dangerously for the hall monitors in this thread.

+1

 

[snowpro440]

I always carry most of my guns loaded when hunting but I have a few long distance rifles with light triggers that I don't load one in the chamber till I'm ready to shoot. Makes a lot of sense about keeping the muzzle pointed in a safe direction at all times.

 

[ttfreestyle]

I always carry a round in my chamber when hunting and a 1911 cocked and locked every day. I guess I'm living too dangerously for the hall monitors in this thread.

Hall monitors? Is it necessary to call others names because they choose not to do it your way? I hunt with family and friends so I choose not to carry a loaded chamber, they mean more to me than any fast shot on animals. When I am alone I carry in the chamber at times. Anyways thanks Alex for the safety reminder as we can all forget safety at times. Good luck to all.

 

[Albany Mountain]

One should check every one of their rifles annually for safety operation. Unload the rifle fully, close/cock the bolt, put on safe then pull the trigger, release, place safety off. If a safety fails in this instance, get it repaired/replaced. Many have loaded rifles with safety on and it is unnerving and dangerous to find out then, that releasing the safety fires the rifle. Muzzle awareness should always be in force as keeping an open action when not actively hunting or shooting.

 

[savagedasher]

You mean the evolution I have a couple of them . All my hunting guns have the blade and accura triggers with double safety's .
They are safe . Larry

 

[ryanjay11]

Hall monitors? Is it necessary to call others names because they choose not to do it your way? I hunt with family and friends so I choose not to carry a loaded chamber, they mean more to me than any fast shot on animals. When I am alone I carry in the chamber at times. Anyways thanks Alex for the safety reminder as we can all forget safety at times. Good luck to all.

Do you usually point your barrel at your family/friends?

 

[savagedasher]

Do you usually point your barrel at your family/friends?

All the years I have hunted I have one rule you never walk behind someone with A loaded gun. 65 years it has worked . Larry

 

[JRS]

All the years I have hunted I have one rule you never walk behind someone with A loaded gun. 65 years it has worked . Larry

Evidently, you haven't hunted in Africa

 

[ttfreestyle]

Do you usually point your barrel at your family/friends?

No but no one can say they will never fall etc and a ACCIDENT happen so I eliminate the chance when possible. Good luck and good hunting.

 

[oldhoward]

This is a story from last years Africa hunt. You may have a PH, trackers, skinners , property manager or state officials with you when your hunting. Gun safety is important because it can be crowded. After shooting an animal my son reloaded and set the trigger on his CZ. A second shot was not required so he put the safety on and pointed the rifle way from everyone in a safe direction. When he opened the bolt the rifle fired. The bolt cut his hand as it came back, but that was the only damage. No one else was hurt thank god. Point is know where people are and the rifle keep it pointed in a safe direction at all times.

 

[savagedasher]

I'd think the danger would be walking IN FRONT of a loaded gun… but what do I know ?

Did I ass that up

All the years I have hunted I have one rule you never walk behind someone with A loaded gun 65 years it has worked . Larry[/QUO

 

[savagedasher]

Did I ass that up

You never walk behind someone with your gun loaded. Thanks Larry