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Bisley limits

Limits as to Calibre, Muzzle Velocity and Muzzle Energy
No firearm and ammunition combination which develops a muzzle energy exceeding 7000 J (5160 ft
lb) may be used on any of the Bisley ranges without the specific permission of the CE which must be
sought in writing well in advance of the planned use. The following limits apply:

i for Rifle ranges, no specific calibre limitation but:
a maximum muzzle velocity of 1000 m/s (3280 ft/s) and
a maximum muzzle energy of 4500 J (3319 ft lb);
ii for Gallery Rifle and Pistol ranges, no specific calibre limitation but:
a maximum muzzle velocity of 655 m/s (2150 ft/s) and
a maximum muzzle energy of 2030 J (1496 ft lb).
iii for High Muzzle Energy (HME) firearms (see sub-para g below) the limits are:
a maximum muzzle velocity of 1000 m/s (3280 ft/s) and
a maximum muzzle energy of 7000 J (5160 ft lb);
In this case, special zeroing procedures are required as explained in regulation 2gi below.