Looks Like Guy Eastman and I share more than just our common love of hunting the western mountains. In his blog post titled Rifles, Horses and Grizzly Bears , he elucidates an Eastman’s reader on why he carries his rifle with the butt to the rear.
I find it interesting since we had this discussion on Sage Creek Forums, not to long ago in the Backcountry riding forum. My reasoning stood that it was quick to access, and there was less chance of snow accumulating in the scabbard. I do seem to have the additional advantage of a flap which snaps behind the rifle bolt, making the rifle more secure, and the scabbard more weather proof, yet quick to remove if necessary.
I do make a habit of removing the rifle sling with quick detach swivels when I put my rifle in the scabbard. I think I will start taping the muzzle as was mentioned by Guy, to reduce the chance of debis getting into the muzzle.
