They have done it.
Cooee! Chase me you naughty boys!
They have done it.
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Thats becuase the crossman nightstalker is less than 6ftlb's, so classed as a pistol.
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Just found this http://www.airgunbbs.com/forums/showthread.php?t=148841
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FX make 2 semi-automatics. Semi -auto's are illegal in this country but not abroad nor elsewhere.
They are called the Revolution and the Monsoon, both have had teething troubles but generally are awesome rifles.
http://www.fxairguns.com/product.asp?id=monsoon
http://www.fxairguns.com/product.asp?id=revolution
If you go to their website and watch the Download section there are 2 clips, The FX Challenge and the semi-auto show.
Both totally awesome vids.
If it was my choice i would have the Monsoon with a bipod and a NV rig in a.177 FAC flavour. Then i would just site myself around my busiest warren about 50m out with a slight breeze in my face and just wait for the crowd to appear.
But thats just me!!
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Cooee! Chase me you naughty boys!
No they're not.Originally Posted by Noonie038
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This topic seems to be on semi-auto...
Try searching "semi automatic" in this forum. Every possible opinion on the desirability/legality of semi auto airguns has already been expressed.
Generally about once every four months.
The JC summariso-matic service says all thiose previous threads can be summarised as "grey area- don't rock boat."
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Amen to thatThis topic seems to be on semi-auto...
Try searching "semi automatic" in this forum. Every possible opinion on the desirability/legality of semi auto airguns has already been expressed.
Generally about once every four months.
The JC summariso-matic service says all thiose previous threads can be summarised as "grey area- don't rock boat."
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are you sure as I went to get one from the US sub12 think it was the FX Ciclone in 10 shot semiNo they're not.
From airguns of Arazona
but was told no semi airguns in the UK
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...But I was told and read here some years back that semi auto was technically not allowed at lest with a rifled barrel .
Others with a stronger grasp of the frivolities of the Law as it relates to airguns being treated as fireams , can tell for sure , but the aforementioend semi auto by Crosman is a smoothbore for this very reason . I was even told by Brocock that if the same model is sold on the Continent then its rifled for accuracy but here has to be converted to smoothbore as considered a firearm - even to it only does 6or 7ft/lb
Nonsense and stupid for all to see .
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Correctomundo!! Cannot have a rifled barrel semi-auto air rifle here in the UK as it is deemed illegal....But I was told and read here some years back that semi auto was technically not allowed at lest with a rifled barrel .
Others with a stronger grasp of the frivolities of the Law as it relates to airguns being treated as fireams , can tell for sure , but the aforementioend semi auto by Crosman is a smoothbore for this very reason . I was even told by Brocock that if the same model is sold on the Continent then its rifled for accuracy but here has to be converted to smoothbore as considered a firearm - even to it only does 6or 7ft/lb
Nonsense and stupid for all to see .
Live from the shire.
FACT
Paraphrasing:
SA is only allowed if chambered for .22LR, and the HO don't want it for air rifles. If there was one made then there would be a test case, if HO lost they would simply change the existing law.
No company with any sense will stick there heads above the ramparts and be the first
To thine own self be true
Also .22wmr
Basically all the .22 rimfire round (.22lr & .22wmr) were the only rifles allowed to keep SA status in the UK. All other calibres were not allowed including all air rifles.
The reason most of us see .17hmr and .17mach2 not allowed is because it was introduced as a calibre after the rules were amended.
Although its never likely to be considered in the future, like most good things.
Having said the above, if / when the rule book is revised.
I'd be concerned for .22 rimfire SA 's future over here
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As usual Mr. Cooper is right. I have had the priveledge to shoot an AirWolf SA 50ft/lb. It was a prototype, and indeed a superb gun. Also indeed not for the Uk market for reasons previously mentioned. With the present paranoia, we will do our best to keep shooting what we have, it has been made, but I doubt we will ever get to use one in the field. The .22 rimmy SA, is a spendid gun but would never work on my permission due to small fields and footpaths. I am very happy with a ten shot bolt action S10. I am sure that I, as many, would generally take the quarry with the first shot or not at all.
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Wasnt there something about members of Gun Trade association have a Gentlemans agreement to not test the water on this too?
Just to pick up on something GaryC said, the .22 rimfire cartridge is the answer to this!!! Grab yourself an FAC, get a slot for a .22l/r rifle and then take your pick!! Many different varietys are available to the UK semi auto shooter:
Ruger 10/22
Anchutz 525
Remington 597
Many different AR-15 type variants
Walther GSP (for gays)
Walther G22 (for bullpup fans)
This list goes on and on..... rimfire is anywhere between £1.50 and £4 for 50 rounds.
Not quite as cheap as air rifle pellets but after you factor in the cost of an air bottle, service of air bottle, filling equipment like hoses etc, re filling etc it does balance out.
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