Not what we need.....

[philpot 5,020]

Basc email sent today reporting on tests done with alternative .22lr ammo....................read and weap.

UK REACH proposals - rimfire ammunition - BASC

BASC.ORG.UK

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Terry Behan shares the findings of BASC's testing of non-lead rimfire rifle ammunition available on the...

Phil

 

[Squirrel_Basher 17,100]

Read that mate .Not looking good for rabbit control with subs in either 22 or 177.

[philpot 5,020]

Looking a little further into the full report, the prices of the test ammo is impressive........not.

Table 2: Ammunition used in testing. Ammunition brand / model Bullet construction Bullet weight (grains) Muzzle velocity (ft/sec) from manufacturer information Muzzle Energy (ftlbs) from manufacturer information Price per 50 rounds

RWS Green High Velocity Copper jacketed, zinc core 24 1706 154 £9.20

CCI Copper Copper polymer 21 1850 159 £11.95

Winchester hollow point subsonic Lead hollowpoint 40 1065 100 £6.65

Give me feckin strength.

Phil

[Deker 3,478]

Oh Dear!!!!!!!...................

"The proposals must be revised

Our testing provided evidence which demonstrates that current lead-free options for popular rimfire calibres (.22lr tested) may not be universally effective for the humane shooting of live quarry. Furthermore, there are limitations in the technical suitability, availability/supply of product options in the UK.+"

 

Edited March 9, 2023 by Deker

[Dervburner 2,549]

It states greater than or equal to 5.6mm.  .22 is 5.588mm so is smaller than 5.6 so would this not make .22 exempt? Reading that it would seem .17 would be exempt if not .22

[philpot 5,020]

7 hours ago, Dervburner said:

It states greater than or equal to 5.6mm.  .22 is 5.588mm so is smaller than 5.6 so would this not make .22 exempt? Reading that it would seem .17 would be exempt if not .22

Interesting point DB

[Alsone 789]

They'll round it up. You know what Government officials are like.

Also, I can see them not changing the ban. They'll probably tell us to use Bismuth or something that costs £150 for a box of 50.

Goodbye farmers crops when all the shooters refuse to carry out pest control because of they can't afford the cost.