ilovemyheckler Posted May 29, 2011 Report Share Posted May 29, 2011 (edited) My airarms s410 doesn't seem to be very powerful so how do I go about getting the power checked and, if necessary, "upped" to 12ft/lbs? I have looked at buying a chrono to test it myself but everywhere seems to be sold out unless I want to spend more than £100, which I don't. It may be fine and down to the fact that; a). I am not a very good shot! B). My poor judge of distance c). The fact that this is the first air rifle that i have had for years and I am more used to shooting shotguns Thanks Edited May 29, 2011 by ilovemyheckler Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John_R Posted May 29, 2011 Report Share Posted May 29, 2011 Nothing but a chrono will do. Ask around, and see if someone will do it for you. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
UKPoacher Posted May 29, 2011 Report Share Posted May 29, 2011 Many gunshops will test it for a small fee and providing it is not over the limit will let you take it away too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ilovemyheckler Posted May 29, 2011 Author Report Share Posted May 29, 2011 thanks I have just had it serviced so I should have asked them to do it then. I'll pop it back in and ask them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ilovemyheckler Posted May 29, 2011 Author Report Share Posted May 29, 2011 just bought one of these off eBay; combro cb625 airgun rifle chronoscope hope it does the trick Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
noodly Posted May 29, 2011 Report Share Posted May 29, 2011 Many gunshops will test it for a small fee and providing it is not over the limit will let you take it away too. Even if it turns out to be over the legal limit the shop can only advise you to get it lowered, they cannot take it off you. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ilovemyheckler Posted May 29, 2011 Author Report Share Posted May 29, 2011 i only want to ensure that it is up to power. I don't want it to exceed 12ft/lbs Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dadioles Posted May 29, 2011 Report Share Posted May 29, 2011 If you add which bit of the country you are in to your profile you may get someone offering use of their chrono. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ilovemyheckler Posted May 29, 2011 Author Report Share Posted May 29, 2011 good point dadioles - I have now done this Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dekers Posted May 29, 2011 Report Share Posted May 29, 2011 Even if it turns out to be over the legal limit the shop can only advise you to get it lowered, they cannot take it off you. I've never been in this situation and don't intend to be, but I'm curious, I don't understand how that can work? A RFD tests a gun, finds if over power and knowingly hands it back to a NON FAC owner! Seems to me that makes them an accomplice to a Firearms offense! RFD are not generally in the habit of handing out FAC tools to non FAC holders! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
team tractor Posted May 29, 2011 Report Share Posted May 29, 2011 I've never been in this situation and don't intend to be, but I'm curious, I don't understand how that can work? A RFD tests a gun, finds if over power and knowingly hands it back to a NON FAC owner! Seems to me that makes them an accomplice to a Firearms offense! RFD are not generally in the habit of handing out FAC tools to non FAC holders! Same as clubs , if its 30ftlb I could understand but most shops would just turn it down unless snotty nose guts and I know the laws the law Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
snipper Posted May 29, 2011 Report Share Posted May 29, 2011 I've never been in this situation and don't intend to be, but I'm curious, I don't understand how that can work? A RFD tests a gun, finds if over power and knowingly hands it back to a NON FAC owner! Seems to me that makes them an accomplice to a Firearms offense! RFD are not generally in the habit of handing out FAC tools to non FAC holders! correct ....... if its over power you wont be handed it back until its turned down . regarding chrono's cheapest route is a crombo and the next step would be chrony F1 snipper Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
noodly Posted May 29, 2011 Report Share Posted May 29, 2011 correct ....... if its over power you wont be handed it back until its turned down . regarding chrono's cheapest route is a crombo and the next step would be chrony F1 snipper I must have been misinformed or misunderstood what my RFD told me last week. I am pretty sure he said he has no power to take an overpowered rifle away from anyone if they came in for it to be chrono'd....he would have to give it back and advise them to get it fixed. I am curious now...anyone that remembers could they ask their RFD to clarify and post back. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gnome of the Woods Posted May 29, 2011 Report Share Posted May 29, 2011 He obviously does not know the law ! A lot of RFD'S are quite in ignorant of airgun laws! If you know him and it is easy he may well do it there and then for a drink! But due to anti tamper on PCPs it may have to be sent off. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dadioles Posted May 29, 2011 Report Share Posted May 29, 2011 It can be a bit tricky as different weight / style / make of pellet will give different chrono readings. You could be legal with one pellet and illegal with another. Even the weather makes a difference! I have heard it said that when the police check a rifle the fire a variety of pellets all of which have to give readings which calculate to less than 12ft lbs. A good reason not to tweak things too high but to keep well within the legal power limits. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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