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It is definitely in effect for handguns, as it preceded the SAFE Act. When AR15 and clones are registered with the State Police, it is my understanding that they have the right to inspect for safe storage. - I could be mistaken on that, but I think it's the case.

I had one - an S&W MP 15, with an Aimpoint PRO on top and I decided to get rid of it. NOT because I didn't like it, but rather because of where I live. In New York State, the so-called SAFE Act was passed two months after I purchased the rifle. In order to legally own it, I had to register...

I also have a Ruger 77 Mk I in .257 Bob - I tried factory stuff, but couldn't find a round that gave me the groups I wanted. I am now loading Nosler 115gr. Ballistic Tip bullets, in WW +P cases, and CCI 200 primers. With 36.2gr. of IMR 8208 XBR behind that bullet, my Roberts will print sub-moa...

I haven't tried H4831 - I started with IMR 4831, and it was shooting 1moa consistently, so I just kept on using it. there was a period where "Mr. Roberts" rested for several years (found a pre-64 mod. 70 in .30-06, and started consulting to process mfg. clients all over the US/Canada, and one...

I have an early (Douglas barrel) Ruger 77 in .257 Roberts. I found it new in the early 80's, and after "wringing it out" for sub-moa accuracy, I took it to Montana with 117gr. Partitions. -Had 2 DRT kills in 2 days; antelope and muley buck. These days, I am reloading with new powder, because...

Multi-caliber Savage I have a Savage 11 in 7mm WSM - It can be easily (?!) changed over to what I also am interested in - .300 WSM, but the bolt diameter is larger than on a non-magnum cartridge Savage rifle, so I'd question the feasibility of doing that unless the change is either multiple...

My Wife and Her Rifle - A Lesson for Men! Just as a P.S. on this thread, I'll give my history with my wife and her rifle(s). While we were dating back in 2002, she had a Birthday. I asked her what she wanted as a gift, and she said, "I want you to build me a fly rod." -So I did that. In...

I Reload Because... I reload because I bought my first rifle at age 14 (Savage 340 in .22 Hornet), and couldn't shoot it as much as I wanted to.... I reload because my Dad bought me a press, dies, powder, bullets and incidentals for Christmas when I was 16.... I reload because the...

I Love My Tang Safety Ruger 77 I currently have 4 Ruger 77's - one of them is a tang safety rifle, vintage 1981 or so, in .257 Bob. It needed a little "fussing" (fore end relief from barrel contact at its midpoint) but it shoots an honest 5 shot 1/2moa with my go-to hunting load. I also have...

Stock Fit and Rifle Accuracy I have several different rifles, from multiple makers, and each manufacturer has a slightly different "take" on off-the-shelf accuracy. Currently, of course, just about everyone in the business is putting increased emphasis (and advertising money) on accuracy. But...

An acquaintance has a Marlin lever chambered in 32-20 Win. I recently acquired big load of brass from another guy who reloads, and in the mix were about 130 rds. of once-fired 32-20 brass. I donated the brass to the man with the rifle, but he is a new reloader and we need some ideas for what...

.22Hornet Bullets Hornady lists several bullets for the .22 Hornet in their manual: 35gr. V-Max #22252 40gr. V-Max #22241 45gr. Hornet #2230 45gr. Bee #2229 50gr. V-Max #22261, SPSX #2245, SP #2240 Sierra also lists Hornet bullets: 40gr. Hornet #1100 (.223" dia.)...

My 2 Cents on the Hornet I have a special love of the .22 Hornet, probably because it was my first center fire rifle at age 14. I bought a Savage 340 Hornet from another kid for $35, with a 90% done re-stocking job. Finished it up, and it went with me to our summer camp in the NY Finger...

Ammo is available from Buffalo Arms - not cheap, but not outrageous, either. Link to http://www.buffaloarms.com/30_Remington_Ammo_it-157989.aspx?CAT=4445 to see the .30 Remington ammo in the Buffalo Arms catalog.

Answers - Thanks Thanks to all for the info. I had figured out the Frankford and Lake City Arsenals, but didn't know the EW headstamp, and hadn't had time to look it up. I figured the rounds were either blanks or grenade launch stuff, but didn't know which (or if they are maybe something...