In the very early hammer guns, choke wasn't even an option so cocking and firing the left side first seems like a plausible solution. I know this is controversial, but when hunting alone on fairly even ground (i.e., on mowed Minnesota grouse trails) my hammers are usually cocked. Not sure what I'll do in December on wild South Dakota pheasants. If I can't do it safely then...I'll use a modern weapon I suppose.

Last edited by Lloyd3; 08/09/24 05:29 PM.