question for a rfd or someone who is up to date

[huntervixen]

Don't forget chaps, the RFD in question can as a business owner, add any further conditions to a sale that they see fit, in the firearm act or not.

[nearly there]

I have to get my ticket chaneged.from the firearms department

[HALODIN]

So presumably they agreed with Northamptonshire, is that right?

[nearly there]

It looks that way.my own fault really.I'll not bother with another variation.move on to other calibres first

[HALODIN]

It's a good job you didn't buy a rifle from one of the RFD's that said it was OK... I'm not ever sure what would happen in that situation. Would the police charge you with being in unlawful possession or would they just confiscate it pending a variation. Just goes to show how confusing firearms laws can be at times...

[nearly there]

Yeah I'm not sure where I'd have stood legally.

[lasbrisas]

I bought my Nagant on a 7.62/.308 slot, I have also bought ammo regarding this allocation as well. I currently have a 7.5mm slot and would expect to be able to buy either a K31 or a MAS 36.

[bradaz11]

They all seem to see things differently. This was the reply I had from Northamptonshire a couple of years ago.

Where your FAC has authorisations stating ".308/7.62mm" this refers solely to 7.62mmx51 NATO as this is equivalent to .308 Winchester. 7.62mmx54R or 7.62mmx39 would have to be stated explicitly on your certificate for you to acquire a rifle in these calibres as neither is equivalent to .308 Winchester.

Not according to Avon & Somerset, to them 7.62/.308 is a slot that will encompass all 7.62 and .308 calibre rifles, as such I have bought I Mosin Nagant on this authority.

308 doesn't state 308 winchester either though.