Guest air gunner Posted January 8, 2009 Report Share Posted January 8, 2009 hi i had my supersport chronod and it is running at 10.2 or something. I want to buy a new spring which is over 12fps but not by much the reason is i have a silencer which reduces my rifle by 1fps so if i had a 13fps rifle without the silencer it would be 12 with the silencer making my gun within the law. also which pellets do the police check rifles with so that i can chrono my rifle with these to stay within the law. Quote Link to post
mad al 146 Posted January 8, 2009 Report Share Posted January 8, 2009 better get comfy I think Quote Link to post
Malt 379 Posted January 8, 2009 Report Share Posted January 8, 2009 Your gun must be incapable of firing any pellet at over 12ft/lbs, even if you only use one brand. better get comfy I think Can you get me a pint while you're at the bar please Al mate? Quote Link to post
mad al 146 Posted January 8, 2009 Report Share Posted January 8, 2009 Your gun must be incapable of firing any pellet at over 12ft/lbs, even if you only use one brand. better get comfy I think Can you get me a pint while you're at the bar please Al mate? only if you've a ticket Mal Quote Link to post
jamiethehunter 0 Posted January 8, 2009 Report Share Posted January 8, 2009 It seems pretty pointless to me 10.2ftlbs is more than enough power to cleanly kill suitable quarry. If you want to get a few more ftlbs out of the rifle try some different pellets first. Quote Link to post
Ratman2 2 Posted January 8, 2009 Report Share Posted January 8, 2009 It seems pretty pointless to me 10.2ftlbs is more than enough power to cleanly kill suitable quarry. If you want to get a few more ftlbs out of the rifle try some different pellets first. Well said and :welcomeani: Quote Link to post
Rob_22 0 Posted January 8, 2009 Report Share Posted January 8, 2009 (edited) as for pellet weight... From what I have read regarding Chronographing (from the chrono machine I have) the pellet weight is needed to calculate the FPS & lb/ft anyway... so... using a different pellet weight would need a different equation to be entered into a chrono machine to detemine what the FPS and lb/ft is... A heavier pellet would need more force thus FPS would be down and lighter the other way... hence the weight needs to be entered. other wise everyone would be over...? So actual weight of pellet doesn't matter to determine it... Think thats right... hope that helps... confused myself nearly there... I'm only 4 post in and already giving advise... hope i'm right Edited January 8, 2009 by Rob_22 Quote Link to post
Grim Reaper 1 Posted January 8, 2009 Report Share Posted January 8, 2009 (edited) hi i had my supersport chronod and it is running at 10.2 or something. I want to buy a new spring which is over 12fps but not by much the reason is i have a silencer which reduces my rifle by 1fps so if i had a 13fps rifle without the silencer it would be 12 with the silencer making my gun within the law. also which pellets do the police check rifles with so that i can chrono my rifle with these to stay within the law. AirGunner, I would have to say that, unfortunately (for you) if you do not have an FAC, then you will still be illegal in the sense that even though you are fully intending to try and make the rifle shoot below the legal limit by the addition of a silencer/moderator, the thing is, (when all is said and done) the air rifle would still be " capable "(in the eyes of the law) of producing more than the 12 ft/lb limit? At the end of the day, if you are to compensate for the drop in fps of the pellet velocity - on above limit air rifle, you will still be likely to get pulled bud, because in the end of things, whether you compensate or not, the rifle is still capable ( that is the key word here, i'm afraid) of producing more than the 12 ft/lb limit. The laws [Firearms Act, 1968, and Firearms (Ammended) Act, 1997] between them, simply state that any air rifle capable of exceeding the 12 ft/lb limit will require an FAC to be applied for and be granted, before the rifle can be purchased. Having said that of course, ALL air rifles are classed as firearms of course, in the eyes of the law, but it is just that those 'firearms' which are under the 12 ft/lb limit do not require an FAC to be held by the purchaser in order for them to own them. That is my take on it, as I understand it - but I am willing (as usual) to stand corrected by those on here who may well know better than I though - I don't profess to know everything, like. Regards, Grim. PS: 10.2 ft/lb is a grand enough number for to be working with for most quarry at sensible range mate. Edited January 8, 2009 by Grim Reaper Quote Link to post
redeye jedi 39 Posted January 8, 2009 Report Share Posted January 8, 2009 why risk it, go and buy a new gun. if you cant afford it, put up with the one you've got and start saving. you cant shoot shit inside a prison cell. Quote Link to post
hiho 5 Posted January 8, 2009 Report Share Posted January 8, 2009 Does any one actuly no of the police testing any bodys guns because i never have? :wacko: Quote Link to post
jazz_11 5 Posted January 8, 2009 Report Share Posted January 8, 2009 no but i think t they will if you someone phones them and sais there is someone walking around with a gun, some people do it even if your on private land, thats why i make an effore to speak to everyone i see and explain to them that i have permission and insurance, if they live like next door or close to the farm ill offer them a rabbit if i shoot any, which i wont do unless i have loads, sound stuped but by sucking up to them, it puts my mind at rest that i wont get armed response turning up lol. also it is on basc you should alert the police if you go lamping, does anyone do that, i will do it from now on when my sgc comes. Quote Link to post
Big bald beautiful 1,231 Posted January 8, 2009 Report Share Posted January 8, 2009 plenty lads have had them police tested. one pellet over and your done better shooting at 10.9 ftlbs then upping it to 11.9 why do you think airrifle makers are sending guns out at 10ftlbs. Quote Link to post
provarmint 25 Posted January 8, 2009 Report Share Posted January 8, 2009 hi i had my supersport chronod and it is running at 10.2 or something. I want to buy a new spring which is over 12fps but not by much the reason is i have a silencer which reduces my rifle by 1fps so if i had a 13fps rifle without the silencer it would be 12 with the silencer making my gun within the law. also which pellets do the police check rifles with so that i can chrono my rifle with these to stay within the law. Courtesy of The Caretaker :- http://www.burtonmail.co.uk/burtonmail-new...e.asp?ID=378581 Don't risk it . Quote Link to post
SportingShooter 0 Posted January 8, 2009 Report Share Posted January 8, 2009 I read a recent article of a person being prosecuted because he bought an Air Rifle which was over the 12 ft/lb limit when he bought it!! Even though he had no knowledge of the Air Rifle being over 12 ft/lb, he was prosecuted as he was deemed to have known. Is it worth it? Being in possession on an Illegal firearm? SS Quote Link to post
jazz_11 5 Posted January 8, 2009 Report Share Posted January 8, 2009 the police CANNOT test your rifle if you have permission off the landowner. they may want to but you can refuse.. i know this as the guy i bought my air rifle off was a policeman. but is it worth it, being able to shoot a few yards further, is that really worth losing your gun and having a prison sentence and criminal record. it seems the police are cracking down on it dont you think? Quote Link to post
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