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.