Originally Posted by cayugad

no.. I don't leave a load in my rifle. Couple of reasons..

#1 I worry about the bore and do not want to leave the rifle with a load in.
#2 A clean rifle is a happy rifle and a happy rifle owner. It just makes me feel better knowing exactly what is going on in my rifle bore.
#3 I do not like leaving loaded guns around. Too many friends stop over with their little children. Loaded guns are stored in places no one will go to but me. Too easy to forget a loaded rifle.
#4 I always feel better about hunting from a clean bore. I then know the rifle was set up and loaded and there should be no surprises when I pull that trigger.
#5 I shoot too much. No need to leave a loaded rifle around the house. Shoot it off and if need be load a different rifle.