timbear
AH enthusiast
- Joined
- Mar 17, 2011
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- SSAA, NZDA
- Hunted
- Germany, NZ, Australia
Hi,
There is something I have wondered about for quite a while:
A lot of hunters in Africa seem to be carrying their rifle across the shoulder, held by the barrel. Now, I don't doubt that is quite impressive to look at, but what is wrong with a good rifle sling? Is there a special reason for this, or is it more a tradition? Also, doesn't carrying a rifle muzzle forward increase the risk of inadvertently pointing it at someone? I would be very interested to hear the opinion of the experienced Africa hands on this.
There is something I have wondered about for quite a while:
A lot of hunters in Africa seem to be carrying their rifle across the shoulder, held by the barrel. Now, I don't doubt that is quite impressive to look at, but what is wrong with a good rifle sling? Is there a special reason for this, or is it more a tradition? Also, doesn't carrying a rifle muzzle forward increase the risk of inadvertently pointing it at someone? I would be very interested to hear the opinion of the experienced Africa hands on this.