easing the bolt close vs. first round point of impact

[kayak]

Would easing the bolt close rather than letting it slam forward (trying to be stealthy in a hunting situation) affect the first round point of impact?

[edgecrusher]

If you ease the bolt closed, or ride your handle, you are risking the bolt not fully seating the bullet in the chamber, and opening up a huge possibility of injury or worse. Not recommended. Why not have a round chambered with the safety on?

[FaRKle!]

Would easing the bolt close rather than letting it slam forward (trying to be stealthy in a hunting situation) affect the first round point of impact?

I would imagine letting the BCG slam home is more consistent with how the gun operates normally when loading the next round.

[kayak]

Edge, round chambered and safety on is what I have been doing.  I was just looking for another option that would put me further away from the house before chambering a round. 

Thanks for the responses.

[Rsquared]

Round chambered....safety on.....muzzle facing the ground. There shouldn't be any other question. Edge and Farkle were just stating the obvious. Not being demeaning or questioning. Just that we get all kinds around here lately. Nothing meant towards you Kayak.

[kayak]

No offense taken.  If my response indicated otherwise, I apologize.

[Magwa]

Yep as you clear the porch send one home check saftey and point in a safe direction you never know where Mr. big buck will turn up but most times it is where you do not expect it.. be prepared...

[shepp]

I've never had luck easing the bolt shut, last year I got in stand and forgot to close the bolt, I had the deer in my sights 150 yards thru the hard woods pulled the trigger, F I forgot to chamber a round I let that SOB fly deer spooked but didn't bolt as they couldn't pin point me with the echo and I drove one right thru the boiler room. I know it sucks making all that noise but better safe than sorry. And also stated the next how many ever rounds are going to be slammed in there the same way

[survivalshop]

I've never had luck easing the bolt shut, last year I got in stand and forgot to close the bolt, I had the deer in my sights 150 yards thru the hard woods pulled the trigger, F I forgot to chamber a round I let that SOB fly deer spooked but didn't bolt as they couldn't pin point me with the echo and I drove one right thru the boiler room. I know it sucks making all that noise but better safe than sorry. And also stated the next how many ever rounds are going to be slammed in there the same way

 

 

 Ya ,But you won't hear the next round chamber  <lmao>

 

 I cycle my Pump Slug gun in the tree stand , after I'm settled in. Rack it like your at the Range .

[98Z5V]

 Ya ,But you won't hear the next round chamber  <lmao>

 

 

 

 

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[Robocop1051]

Contrary to popular belief, deer don't spook at every single sound. They usually require multiple sounds, or visual confirmation, of a threat before they bolt. You should still have ample enough time to let one fly.

[shepp]

Ya ,But you won't hear the next round chamber <lmao>

Would easing the bolt close rather than letting it slam forward affect the first round point of impact?

Agreed survival but there where two parts to the question and as edge and I think Farkle said slamming it in isn't going to affect the impact point as the operation of the gas system is just going to do the same anyways. Atleast that's what I get outta his question anyway

And second what rob said