Need a simple answer. What is the best thing to do after a day hunting and not firing a shot? Is it ok to leave the powder and bullet in the rifle? I don't see where this hurts and have been leaving the powder and bullet loaded. Also I have stored my ML outside in garage when loaded so the temps remain relatively the same and there is no chance of condensation in the barrel that would effect the powder.

Of course I always remove the primer, thats pure common sense gun safety.