while i dont have a 30-30, i have a 1895g in 45-70, same features as the 336. I carry mine with saftey on at half-**** until i reach my stand, then take safety off as its easy to forget about it with a lever gun when a deer steps out. in the stand i just use the half ****. i was raised using older lever guns so i could care less about the extra safety, but its there so might as well use it when loading/unloading and/or anytime a fast shot is not required