M*** was....... no is an experienced, and more importantly a safe shot.
The other day he had gone shooting and a bit of mud got into his barrel. Or maybe it was from the trip before, we shall never know.
However, hedidn't check if his barrels were clear before loading the ammo in the chambers. There comes a woodie, he thought, swung the gun, eyes on the target, barrels ahed of the target, swinging smoothly, and Bang.....
See what happened:
Thankfully M wasn't hurt, just badly shaken.
Looking at his gun, I thanked God for the time when as a newbie waiting for ducks in knee deep mud, some mud went into my barrel and having deliberated about firing at the incoming flock of teal (thats shikar for you; what timing), decided against it.
Fellow members please be aware of the danger of firing a barrel blocked with mud or even snow. Donot think, it is still soft,not hardened. It is still as dangerous.
Safety Lesson
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Safety Lesson
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You want more gun control? Use both hands!
God made man and God made woman, but Samuel Colt made them equal.
One does not hunt in order to kill; on the contrary, one kills in order to have hunted. by Jose Gasset.
God made man and God made woman, but Samuel Colt made them equal.
One does not hunt in order to kill; on the contrary, one kills in order to have hunted. by Jose Gasset.
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Re: Safety Lesson
Whoa!!! That's scary. Good to know he is alright.
What gun was this??
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What gun was this??
Regards
Jeff Cooper advocated four basic rules of gun safety:
1) All guns are always loaded. Even if they are not, treat them as if they are.
2) Never let the muzzle cover anything you are not willing to destroy.
3) Keep your finger off the trigger till your sights are on the target.
4) Identify your target, and what is behind it.
1) All guns are always loaded. Even if they are not, treat them as if they are.
2) Never let the muzzle cover anything you are not willing to destroy.
3) Keep your finger off the trigger till your sights are on the target.
4) Identify your target, and what is behind it.
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Re: Safety Lesson
Browning.
You want more gun control? Use both hands!
God made man and God made woman, but Samuel Colt made them equal.
One does not hunt in order to kill; on the contrary, one kills in order to have hunted. by Jose Gasset.
God made man and God made woman, but Samuel Colt made them equal.
One does not hunt in order to kill; on the contrary, one kills in order to have hunted. by Jose Gasset.
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Re: Safety Lesson
Well someone got very lucky.