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  1. HOT News: for those wishing to exceed Bisley Ranges Max velocity (3280ft/sec) a dispensation has been negotiated and members of the British Sporting Rifle Club are allowed to use Cartridges with a MV up to but not exceeding 1350m/sec, (4429ft/sec) providing the ME does not exceed 2600Joules (1918 ft/lbs). In addition BSRC members are allowed to use Bullets designed for use on Dangerous Game, including those without lead core. Therefore it may be a good idea to become a member of the BSRC! All other users must comply with the Standard Range Regulations!
  2. 1. Expanding ammo is not permitted in NRA competition or on the NRA's Electronic targets, I did not say you are not allowed to use it on the range. But you should clear it with the office first. Ref: Roger Speak (Firearms Liaison Officer) and in FAQ's on the NRA website about half way down: http://www.nra.org.uk/common/asp/general/FAQ.asp?site=NRA 2. The Running deer is administered by the BSRC which have their own rules concerning expanding ammo. Although Bisley ranges encompasses all ranges The British Sporting Rifle Club have negotiated their own set of rules and procedures. (contact: Chairman JK of the BSRC for details). 3. High muzzle energy rifles/ammo (4500-7000j) can be used provided they are sighted in using the HME procedure on NRA ranges. Exception is on the BSRC ranges who have their own procedures The range rules have been worded so that the reader doesn't stop reading at the first paragraph and continues to read up to paragraph 3. ie 7000j limit. (Director of Shooting, Martin Farnan). BISLEY RANGE SAFETY REGULATIONS issue 1 Jan 2009 i. for Rifle ranges, no specific calibre limitation (but see para 5. d. below) but: a maximum muzzle velocity of 3280 ft/sec (1000 m/s), and a maximum muzzle energy of 3319 ft. lbs. (4500 Joules); iii. for High Muzzle Energy (HME) firearms (see para 5 a. below) the limits are: a maximum muzzle velocity of 3280 ft/sec (1000 m/s), and a maximum muzzle energy of 5160 ft. lbs. (7000 Joules); In this case special zeroing procedures are required as explained in para 5 b. below. Ref. NCC Website pdf file range regulations: http://www.nsc-bisley.co.uk/common/asp/gen...&category=4 Also the Solid bullet prohibition is now permanent (ref: Director of Shooting). Nil illegitimi Carborundum! Happy Shooting!
  3. sirnovember; you are not allowed to use target type bullets for stalking/vermin. The RSPCA will not like you neither will the cops. If you are in a position to shoot deer or vermin, you should have expanding ammo on your certificate for the specific calibre/species.
  4. There have been many issues raised in this thread and as an NRA RCO i thought I'll give you my 2ps worth! 1. Expanding ammo is not banned at Bisley, But is restricted in the following way: a. You can not use Exp ammo in NRA competitions b. You can only use Exp ammo if your certificate allows you, subject to NRA specific approval. This usually means Zeroing but there are some who don't have this restriction on their certificates. Ref: FAQ's NRA contact us! http://www.nra.org.uk/common/asp/general/FAQ.asp?site=NRA c. You may not use Exp ammo on electronic targets. d. Prohibition of Solid Copper or Bronze Bullets was brought into operation 07/07/07 due to ricochet problems. As far as i am aware this is still the case. 2. 375 H&H is allowed and is a minimum calibre in some events in the Historic competitions. BISLEY RANGE SAFETY REGULATIONS issue 1 Jan 2009 for Rifle ranges, no specific calibre limitation (but see para 5. d. below) but: a maximum muzzle velocity of 3280 ft/sec (1000 m/s), and a maximum muzzle energy of 3319 ft. lbs. (4500 Joules); No tracer, incendiary, armour piercing, armour piercing incendiary or any other rounds containing any igniferous or explosive substance may be used on Bisley Ranges at any time unless prior permission has been given by the Director of Shooting. Permission will rarely be given and then only in exceptional circumstances. 3. This brings me to the new HME regulations. As from last year it has been the case that new procedures are in place with regard to firearms/ammo which exceed 4500J up to the range limit of 7000J. On each and every occasion the shooter wishing to fire such a firearm / ammo are to prove the sighting of the firearm.
  5. Was searching for ammunition and came across a thread on this site. Looked interesting and so joined to give my 2p worth!
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