Dumb question about muzzle up vs muzzle down at matches

[CollarChoke]

So here's a dumb question: I use the OBI system to carry my rifles around for any prolonged period of time. Usually I just put the QD post at the front end of the rifle and lug the rifle around around muzzle pointing up.

I just got into a Manners PRS-TCS for a dedicated match setup but it doesn't have a flush cup on the front. I could just drill and tap it for a grovtech cup and epoxy that in, but it does have a flush cup on the butt end already. It's perfectly comfortable to carry the rifle from the stock on the OBI post as well with the muzzle pointing down instead.

Is muzzle down carry going to be an issue at any of the matches or ranges y'all know about or should it be fine moving between stages with a muzzle down carry and chamber flag in place?

 

[KnowNothing256]

Muzzle down is acceptable at all the places I shoot, provided you manage several issues:
- Don't flag feet or legs of yourself or anyone else; it happens easier than you might think, and it's my main dislike of the strollers that don't point the muzzle low enough
- The bolt needs to stay back; I think the best way to do this visually is use a mag block with the elastic cord that pulls the bolt to the stop. The bolt isn't actually further back, but it lets other shooters near you easily see that there's a safety device managing the bolt

 

[CollarChoke]

Muzzle down is acceptable at all the places I shoot, provided you manage several issues:
- Don't flag feet or legs of yourself or anyone else; it happens easier than you might think, and it's my main dislike of the strollers that don't point the muzzle low enough
- The bolt needs to stay back; I think the best way to do this visually is use a mag block with the elastic cord that pulls the bolt to the stop. The bolt isn't actually further back, but it lets other shooters near you easily see that there's a safety device managing the bolt

Got it thanks. Yeah I use one of these deals:

 

[DeathBeforeDismount]

Most places are banning mag blocks that don't go In to the chamber. Something like this would be good for muzzle up or down: https://www.plugrusa.com/shop/plugr-chamber-flag/

 

[CollarChoke]

Most places are banning mag blocks that don't go In to the chamber. Something like this would be good for muzzle up or down: https://www.plugrusa.com/shop/plugr-chamber-flag/

Ah I actually have one of those plugr flags, just never use it because I find them a bit finicky to get in and out. I'll keep it in the bag just in case

 

[Rob01]

The River City works very good. I have one for my centerfire and rimfire.

Remington 700 Short Action Magnetic E.C.I. Chamber Flag v2

Chamber flag for your Remington 700 short action to show your weapon is clear and safe. Utilizes an internal magenet to stay inside the chamber with force. Compliant with PRS/NRL rules.

www.rcinnovationsva.com

 

[Niles Coyote]

My only worry about muzzle down would be the few times I lost my footing and dropped down to a knee. It would be very easy to plunge the muzzle into the ground or end up flagging someone if it was a more controlled descent.

 

[DocRDS]

Yeah a lot of the PRS want a EFI/Dedicated chamber flag right now. Mag blocks not accetable. Of course with PRS interpretation of rules may vary. Just a heads up. (and if you don't shoot PRS, ignore this message)

(Only swept 5-10 times last match....sigh)