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Re: Scrapping a rifle
Posted: Mon Apr 07, 2014 8:43 am
by Chapuis
"Unless he has another suitable rifle to use it in, spare parts and all that.
NB the bolt doesn't go on the FAC, you just need to have an FAC with something you can use it in."
I think you are most definitely mistaken there Mattnall and need to speak to either your shooting organisation or your FEO on that matter.
Re: Scrapping a rifle
Posted: Mon Apr 07, 2014 9:43 am
by Individual
Dave 101 wrote:[
........ I would keep the stock ,
Dave
Very wise - we may have another cold winter.
Re: Scrapping a rifle
Posted: Mon Apr 07, 2014 11:00 am
by ovenpaa
A bolt body is a pressure bearing (licensable) item, yes you can hold one as a spare however you need to have the necessary entry on your FAC. The parts inside it are a different matter.
Re: Scrapping a rifle
Posted: Mon Apr 07, 2014 3:58 pm
by Tiff
Do not try and scrap the rifle yourself - it will cause more problems than it's worth.
Equally do not surrender it to the police. It will result in it being added to H.O./Police firearms statistics, that are unfortunately often used against legal shooters.
Instead take the complete rifle to your local RFD who will happily take it free of charge and may even pay you a small amount, if it contains some parts he may find useful. He can than scrap it if required and simply inform the police of its destruction.
Re: Scrapping a rifle
Posted: Mon Apr 07, 2014 4:13 pm
by Dave 101
Nothings decided yet fellas , the rifle has its problems , if I can get away with using it for downloads only I will keep it , got my FAC renewal coming up soon and was looking for options .
Dave
Re: Scrapping a rifle
Posted: Mon Apr 07, 2014 4:13 pm
by ovenpaa
Tiff is spot on with this, if it has to be culled give it to an RFD to do so and life will be a lot easier. As long as he gets a barrel, bolt and receiver he *should* be happy to do the job.