I've just ordered my first PCP (Evanix Blizzard S10), and have been pondering the best way to safely carry one in the field.
With a springer I would simply have it loaded but not cocked, with the action broken.
It appears that when the mag is fitted to a PCP (which I'd prefer, to avoid losing it, amongst other reasons) there is no real way to keep the action open, or closed, with a full mag without it being cocked. As a rule, I don't/won't rely upon safety switches, especially with light triggers.
I assume my best bet would be to leave one empty slot in the mag and close the action un-cocked on that slot; when it's go time, cycling the action will the cock and load a pellet.
Does this approach make sense? How are you guys doing it? Appreciate any guidance.
With a springer I would simply have it loaded but not cocked, with the action broken.
It appears that when the mag is fitted to a PCP (which I'd prefer, to avoid losing it, amongst other reasons) there is no real way to keep the action open, or closed, with a full mag without it being cocked. As a rule, I don't/won't rely upon safety switches, especially with light triggers.
I assume my best bet would be to leave one empty slot in the mag and close the action un-cocked on that slot; when it's go time, cycling the action will the cock and load a pellet.
Does this approach make sense? How are you guys doing it? Appreciate any guidance.