I like to carry my rifle muzzle down hanging off my left shoulder. This lets you very quickly shift the buttstock to the right shoulder, keeping your left hand on the forend. The rifle comes up in the hasty sling position. The neat thing about the Prohunter, with the detachable sling studs, you can reverse the sling so the padded part is next to the butt, cushioning your left shoulder. This carry keeps the muzzle pointed safely into the ground just ahead of your feet, but you need to be wary of sticking the muzzle into mud (or snow, for y'all up North). :wink: