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Reloading a ML in the saddle

fbwguy

fbwguy

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As I’m hanging around in the nasty drizzle, during this evening hunt, I had a question come to mind. If I pull the trigger on this smoke pole, what’s my strategy if I have to reload? I guess I set the butt of the gun between my feet on my platform and hope a don’t drop the rod, pellets or sabot! I never thought about practicing this before the season. Any helpful experiences out there?
 
There is a mindset I get in when I'm up the tree. Every grab on every item is deliberate and focused. Never grab multiple items when I have time to go slow. A dropped glove can lead to a miserable hunt. A dropped SOMETHING_ELSE can lead to a ruined hunt. Spent too much time and $$$ to get there, don't screw it up by making a dumb mistake.
 
fbwguy said:
As I’m hanging around in the nasty drizzle, during this evening hunt, I had a question come to mind. If I pull the trigger on this smoke pole, what’s my strategy if I have to reload? I guess I set the butt of the gun between my feet on my platform and hope a don’t drop the rod, pellets or sabot! I never thought about practicing this before the season. Any helpful experiences out there?
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On a foot or platform. Other than that no different than any other treestand. Deliberate and careful so as not to drop anything.

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If you’re leaning & wedge butt of ML where instep meets the tree then load as normal. I know this is old hat to all the saddle OG’s but your bridge makes a great rest!! So far it’s been only archery gear, but can definitely see advantages of bridge in front rather than trying to keep it away from the draw cycle.....
 
sureshotscott said:
There is a mindset I get in when I'm up the tree. Every grab on every item is deliberate and focused. Never grab multiple items when I have time to go slow. A dropped glove can lead to a miserable hunt. A dropped SOMETHING_ELSE can lead to a ruined hunt. Spent too much time and $$$ to get there, don't screw it up by making a dumb mistake.
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I think we have all been there
 
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