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I will be moving from Arizona to New England. So far my plan is to pack my powder and primers in two separate coolers for the drive. Anyone else have experience doing this? Also, I have some black powder. Do the same rules apply or would I be better off just giving it away and buying more once I move.

I moved a few times myself from CA to NC and a few places in between. I always just boxed up my stuff and moved it. Never thought about coolers and the like. I’m sure it wouldn’t hurt but I didn’t suffer any losses doing it the way I did either.

Since 1986 I’ve moved everything 4 Xs. I too separated powder from primers but
did NOT separate B P from smokeless.

I wouldn’t give B P away and I don’t think there is any reason to do so.

God Luck man. BTDT

Jerry

He’s moving to New England folks, things get tricky there. Since crossing state lines & transporting there is one reg you should know and not too many people know about the NFPA code that is in place across the country.

CODE FOR THE MANUFACTURE, TRANSPORTATION STORAGE, AND USE OF EXPLOSIVE MATERIALS NFPA NO. 495-1992.

CHAPTER 10. SMALL ARMS AMMUNITION AND PRIMERS, SMOKELESS PROPELLANTS AND BLACK POWDER PROPELLANTS

10-3. SMOKELESS PROPELLANTS

10-3.1 Quantities of smokeless propellants not exceeding 25 lb (11.3 kg) in shipping containers approved by the U.S. Department of Transportation may be transported in a private vehicle.

10-3.2 Quantities of smokeless propellants exceeding of 25 lb (11.3 kg) but not exceeding 50 lb (22.7 kg), transported in a private vehicle, shall be transported in a portable magazine having wood walls of at least 1-inch (25.4 mm) nominal thickness.

10-3.3 transportation of more than 50 lb (22.7 kg) of smokeless propellants in a private vehicle is prohibited.

Have a good trip.

I’ve moved reloading kit across the country 6 or 7 times. That’s been from western desert to the east coast, pretty far north (like 30 miles from Canada), etc.

Officially I would state I’m always in compliance with the regulation Swifty noted above. If anyone ever reads this performing an investigation.

Speaking of the regulation, I read it to say you can officially transport up to 25 lbs of powder per private vehicle, in approved containers. Since Powder Valley ships me containers of powder in the factory container, in a cardboard box, those approved shipping containers aren’t that stringent.

I transport powder and primers separately. I package bullets of one diameter with brass corresponding to that rifle(s) in its own container. I package press/gauges that go on the bench together, with a plastic baggie including all necessary hardware, in its own container. I package other like items (ie cleaning supplies) together. I package die boxes together.

Since I attempt this “logical grouping” of items it’s pretty quick to get up and going again. Don’t wait too long! If you wait you might find something rusts or whatever waiting to be unpacked.

I’ve never had any problems with any powders or primers. I move black powder with the other powder, no issues. Everything in original packaging. I do make a point to put powder/primers where they won’t be too hot, ie if you are towing a car on a dolly I probably wouldn’t put the powder in that sealed car.

I would also say I unpack the house first. #1 priority is the beds. #2 is the kitchen. When I get down to hanging pictures is about the time I start unpacking the reloading. Twice we moved when my wife was 8 months pregnant, and I know you can unpack and clean a house (because the boxes and everything make it filthy) in 3 to 4 days. Of course if you have to go to work and stuff that drags it out to a couple weeks. If you are moving by yourself you can of course do whatever you like!

Good luck!

Box the stuff up and get on the road. Don't fret too much, the more you worry the more sh*t will happen. If you plan on driving through with Rebel flags and such flying, well maybe you should reconsider. The Three S's pertain here here in the East as anywhere else.

If you come across I-40, and up I-81, you have no extra worries until you hit
Maryland, behave for 12 miles. Pa is safe, I-84 will get you closest while in friendly
territory, but once you hit NY, gun stuff may be problematic if you get stopped.

Please tell me NH or Maine is your destination.

Northeast Kingdom VT is the destination (Unless my plans fall through). Thanks for the advice! Sounds like I’m overthinking it as usual.

Better over than under.

Don't speed, Take all pro gun/Trump stickers off car. Best to rent small U Haul and bury everything in boxes of used cat litter.

I do it 2X /year never been stopped.

Pack and go it's not an issue. Unless as stated your flying a Rebel flag of some other attention getter! Change voters minds when you get there! They keep voting in Bernie!

Work moved me from PA to CA, back to PA then back to CA. Each time the movers just boxed my reloading equipment and supplies and took them.

Make sure you pack and load things like powder and primers yourself. I had a friend and his wife help me and she thought it was ok to load things upside down which was not my plan. Make sure bullet boxes are taped shut, etc.

I don't understand why anyone would move to anywhere in New England period?MB

All those components got where they were sold by truck or rail without exploding, why should it be any different in your car or truck?

Ever been to Northern New England? Along the border is some of the most beautiful country in the United States.

Yup......Northern New England is a great place to be. And, contrary to what you read on here...very gun friendly.

PM me if you want the inside dope.

Somewhat gun friendly today, so was NY --- once. Gun Grabbers run all NE states and will win in the long run.

Can't cross MA state lines with a gun, without having it approved first. At least that is what the roadsigns say.

Whitey Bolger says otherwise.