Ideally I would like 2 guns available while tracking game on safari.The big bolt can be carried by someone else sans scope while I carry my Double. If a longer shot presents itself the scope can then be attached.
hoppdoc,
Wouldn't you be better off having the bolt gun carried with the QD scope ON? That way you could take the longer shot ASAP. IMO, the only reason to take the scope off the bolt gun is if the DR goes tits up.