I'm in the military and our training has always stressed to not RIDE the bolt forward. If you're loading singles and letting the bolt SLAM forward, I don't think you'll have any issues. I still pop in a full magazine and slap the bolt release. Something about that sequence just gets me in the mood.
Why are you unloading between stands? We normally load up in the morning and don't unload until we've made the last stand of the day. Most of our hunting is on ATVs, but even if we're in the truck we keep one in the chamber. I understand there are always safety issues, but Gene and I are always cautious with our weapons. I know some states require you to have an empty weapon while transporting. Is that your predicament?
