I appreciate your info. The Hornet that I have is a very good condition Savage Model 219C already grooved for a scope. I have shot about 30 rounds and it functioned with no problems.
I found out one thing and that is if you want your empties just break it far enough to get the brass out then finish cocking it. It throws the brass a long way if you break it all of the way.
A bolt action would be nice but this was cheap and came with a El Paso made variable scope. It was either a V2 or V2.5-7 power and was just as clear as a new one.

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