Fac Calibre Change Same Rifle Possible

[1989964 1]

Hi all, is it technically possible to change my FAC .177 air rifle into a .22? I mean, can i re-barrel it etc, then ask/inform my FEO to change my cert on a variation keeping the same serial number? I know some will say why? just sell one and buy another but i have 2 rifles of the same make, one is a .177 fac and the other a .22 non fac and the easiest way for me to get what i want, (.22 fac air) is to do a barrel swap, along with a few other bits.

Its a clerical/legal answer, not a technical one I'm after. Thanks everyone.

[Cliff Ray 185]

Get a friendly dealer to buy both rifles off you. Put in for a variation to 22 FAC, then buy both rifles back once the dealer has done the conversion.

[1989964 1]

thanks, so you think it is possible for an RFD or someone to make changes to a calibre of a rifle? the serial number is on the receiver only, thanks

[pestcontrol121 11]

Just ask your FEO and put in for a .22 barrel that way you can have both, there is a few rifles you can buy that have two or three different calibre barrels on the same action.

Edited November 11, 2013 by pestcontrol121

[Craig83 52]

Cheaper to just put a additional rifle on you FAC in the calibre you want

[1989964 1]

cheers pestcontrol, that is a thought although i would imagine FEO would say "why do you need a .22 air if you have a .177", I cant say day and night setup because its on the same action. i really want to just swap calibre's on a rifle serial number. I guess I could just ask them..... bound to get a sucking of teeth and a NO though i would have thought as its outside "normal" practice.

Any further input gratefully accepted,

[martyn79 2]

Calibre change is quite common when rebarreling a centerfire,you should have no problem.

[compoundarcher 35]

FAC .177 uses so much air and it does not really work that well compared to the hit of a .22 think it would be easier to sell the 177 or get it restricted then buy 22 still going to cost you £25 for the variation which ever way you choose

 

I have a nice s410 .22 FAC @28flbs i don't really use that much might take an offer on it...

[1989964 1]

thankyou Martyn