I thought about the consequences of that as well. Potential damage to the rifle was my main issue. So I never install the keeper pin when under way. That would allow the scabbard to move inside the mount. Hopefully I would notice movement and be able top stop before anything serous would occur.
I have since stopped using the scabbard for my scoped rifles and only use it for the shotguns. My .22 is too short for it and the scope keeps getting knocked back and has had the back rings slide off on more than one occasion. Hate for something similar to happen with a big game opportunity.
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