Muzzleloading deer stalking UK [except for Scotland]

[DedIdick]

I know a few people with modern ML rifles and know they also shoot deer but I'll have to ask them if any of them actually have their ML rifles conditioned for deer as well.

I suppose if your rifle meets the required specifications then legally there's nothing to prevent you using one in Scotland.

[enfield2band]

On this link it only states you cannot use a bow or crossbow for hunting. It does not mention muzzleloaders.

https://www.gov.uk/hunting

I'm sure I have seen it somewhere that you cannot use muzzle loading rifles for small game. This may be be down to the Chief Constable rather than what it states in law.

Would your FEO allow muzzleloaders?

Bodies like the Forestry Commission may not allow it so some of this may also be down to whoever has the say over the land where shooting takes place.

There are far too many grey areas in the UK firearms laws. Something needs to be sorted out!

I'll keep looking as I would like to know the law on this.

[tacfoley]

I know a few people with modern ML rifles and know they also shoot deer but I'll have to ask them if any of them actually have their ML rifles conditioned for deer as well.

I suppose if your rifle meets the required specifications then legally there's nothing to prevent you using one in Scotland.

So it seems. Looking into it, the Scottish m/e requirement is 1700 ft lbs. - comfortably exceeded by the .50cal round ball at a tad over 2000 ft lbs, but NOT in the velocity stakes of 2450 fps....

As ever, I'm guessing that we are beholden to the whim of a chair polisher or three who wouldn't know a foot pound from a trumpet.

Whinemeal, thanks to all so far who have taken time to respond to my genuine request for information.

[Buckle]

.....we are beholden to the whim of a chair polisher or three who wouldn't know a foot pound from a trumpet......

I intend to make as much use as possible of that statement in my future communications - thank you!