I am in the market for a lever action, probably in .44 magnum. When camping/hiking, especially with kids, I sometimes unload my firearms upon returning to base camp (except for the .44 mag or Glock 20 on my hip!). How much of a hassle is it to cycle the rounds through the action to unload? Does it harm the ammo (e.g., small dents)? I suppose an alternative (for safety's sake) would be to lock the rifle up (trigger lock, locking case, etc). Thanks in advance for your insight.