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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...
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...
I recently was given a LOT of brass (3,000rds. +/-) by a neighbor in his late 70's. In amongst about 700 rds. of .30-06 I found the 3 live mil rounds in the accompanying photos. I don't know the purpose of them, and I am curious. Their case head markings are also kind of interesting (Armory...
Favorite Shotgun(s)
My favorite "old friend" shotgun is my 1967 vintage Ithaca 37 in 16ga. - it has put a LOT of meat on the table (mostly pheasant, grouse, duck.and woodcock). I bought it when I was fresh out of college, and still have it 45 years later. A close second is my SKB 550 20 ga...
.30 Remington
I have a 1917 vintage Remington Model 14, which was my paternal granddad's and then my Dad's deer rifle. 30 years ago, I was able to buy 4 boxes (20 each) of new Remington brass, and loaded it for my Dad. He also had about 40 rds. of factory ammo when he passed away, and I...
Another Wife who Shoots
My wife and I will be married 10 years in October. I knew I had a "winner" when we were dating. When her birthday was approaching, I asked her, "What do you want for your birthday?"
She said, "I want a fly rod, but I want you to build it for me."
So I did. A...
Another "Picky" Savage
I have a Savage 11 in 7mm WSM, and I found it was pretty particular as to what it liked. Since I reload, I set up a bunch of ladder loads, and finally settled on a 140gr. Nosler Ballstic Tip. With the right powder charge behind it, it prints 5 shots in 5/8" at 100 yds...
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