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Re: A Max's now categorised as expanding ammunition
Posted: Fri Sep 02, 2011 11:50 am
by bnz41
No No ovenpaa.
You need a FN Scar
that would be my order....
On the question of A Max's spoke to my local reloading shop, asked his opinion "they were designed as Target so they are target" all things expand his words "If I throw you at the wall you'd expand" :lol:
He then asked how many did I want,..... I already have some in stock.
Re: A Max's now categorised as expanding ammunition
Posted: Fri Sep 02, 2011 4:18 pm
by Robin128
bnz41 wrote:"they were designed as Target so they are target"
Can you quote Hornady on that????
Re: A Max's now categorised as expanding ammunition
Posted: Fri Sep 02, 2011 5:55 pm
by Steve
Sim G wrote:Steve wrote:Why was expanding ammunition made section 5?
Because Thomas Hamilton loaded it into his pistols on that fateful day.......
However, come the Firearms Act re-write, which will happen, I expect to see it drop back to S.1. ACPO even made the suggestion in their submission to the HAC.....
I remember that.Im sure he alternated FMJ's with hollow points,but (and i dont mean this to sound flippant) the end result was the same regardless.
I think a major shake up is needed.
Re: A Max's now categorised as expanding ammunition
Posted: Thu Sep 08, 2011 2:20 pm
by Mike357
Response from Tayside Police as below -
Apologies for the late response however the subject you have highlighted has raised considerable discussion at this end and at the moment I am seeking clarification on this matter in conjunction with other Scottish Police Forces so as to ensure consistency of approach.
I will come back to you as soon as I can with the information you are seeking however should you wish to discuss the matter further then please do not hesitate to contact me on the following number.
Re: A Max's now categorised as expanding ammunition
Posted: Thu Sep 08, 2011 2:22 pm
by Robin128
Someone should refer it to the Home Office, together with any evidence from the manufacturer that A Max was designed to be a target bullet.
Re: A Max's now categorised as expanding ammunition
Posted: Thu Sep 08, 2011 3:25 pm
by Sandgroper
Robin128 wrote:Someone should refer it to the Home Office, together with any evidence from the manufacturer that A Max was designed to be a target bullet.
Or we could keep quiet and not give them an another opprtunity to make life difficult! :cool2:
Re: A Max's now categorised as expanding ammunition
Posted: Thu Sep 08, 2011 4:42 pm
by richard
Why would you want to phone your local firearms dept up you are just stirring a hornets nest up?It states on the A-MAX boxs that they are match that is surely good enough.There are enough restrictions in this country never mind having more.Yes i do use A-MAX bullets because they are accurate however i also use expanding either way what ever i shoot at is dead.Just my opinion.
Re: A Max's now categorised as expanding ammunition
Posted: Thu Sep 08, 2011 4:45 pm
by Mike357
Richard, it's already stirred up as Devon & Cornwall have classed them as expanding. Clarification has to be sought before some poor bugger ends up in jail for possession of A-maxs.
Re: A Max's now categorised as expanding ammunition
Posted: Thu Sep 08, 2011 4:52 pm
by mr smith
Mike357 wrote:Richard, it's already stirred up as Devon & Cornwall have classed them as expanding. Clarification has to be sought before some poor bugger ends up in jail for possession of A-maxs.
Are you still waiting a responce from tayside Mike?
I've a visit tomorrow if i remember i'l ask the feo when he comes.
Re: A Max's now categorised as expanding ammunition
Posted: Thu Sep 08, 2011 5:03 pm
by richard
Mike surely if this went to court Devon and Cornwell would back down,its just another case of firearms depts acting like gods.They did not write the laws they are there to uphold the laws.A-MAX bullets are not classed as expanding they are match bullets.Im surprised BASC have not taken this up.
