Having put my friend’s rifle over the chronograph the other day we were both astounded to see it putting out just over 12 ft/lb (12.54 to be exact). Unfortunately he's going on holiday later this week and so will be unable to drop the rifle off at a gun shop to get it de-tuned .

Not wanting his next holiday to be a five year stint at her Majesties pleasure he was wondering if he was to remove an important part of the rifle (i.e. a part which would make it inoperable) while he went away would this mean the law couldn't give him any trouble.

I know it’s just a little thing but it’s always good to be on the right side of the law.

Ralph