Yes , I guess each to his own way ...
as long as there is no sapling assisted opening/closing(that was a good'un, who ever said it!:)especially if there are using my Gun.
My go to Gun is a steel bbl,1901 W W Greener w/Henry Jones U/L....:), so small trees wouldn't help a whole lot either way
But wait!........

I can see a new thread ,,,,,
clunkersnap!
Franc