Hey Semi go easy on the boy, he is from Canada and they do things a lot different then we do down here. I think it is the way they get brought up. Or it could be the water, not sure!?!?

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So let me get this straight, you want me to take the time to load my gun when some scumbags are breaking down my front door during a home invasion and trying to do harm to me and my family. Is this right?

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Now back to the original question. Back in the old days this was a common habit. But as to today, it wold not be a wise move on your part and an unnecessary one at that. I will leave my ML loaded during the ML season, but will more then likely cleanout my gun if I had a reload in the woods. I don't like nasty and that is what you will get if you let this gun sit for any length of time.

When dealing with black powder or subs, clean is good.