Ol 55 wrote:Hey Buff Buster Craig the big redheaded fella that was in our squad on sunday had one in his car
we had a play with it and I think with a serious look at the trigger they could be a good thing.
Ol 55
Bloody typical!!!! I knew I should have stayed around for lunch.....
Can't be done in Victoria. Ive been down that road in trying to convert a 30 m.1 to pump action & re barreled to 5.7 Johnson. Simply put, once a semi auto always a semi auto. I took this as far as it was possible to take through Licensing Service division. Bloody disappointed i was
The action was as smooth as silk but the trigger was about 10 lbs did not pull it appart but Craig said it was non adjustable and an extra $160 for the adjustable trigger group.
I have not done much research but aftermarket 10-22 stuff fits anyone out there knows more please speak up as I am pretty keen on one.
Ol 55
WhiteMeat wrote:I'd think only reduced capacity in NSW unless you have a cat C lic. IIRC, anything more than a 10 shot .22 mag will class the longarm as cat c 10 rounds or less = cat a
Actually 15 rounds for a rimfire in NSW 10 for a centre fire
Most LA rimfires are around 15 for 22lr I guess that makes them illegal with shorts as they would then hold more than the 15 allowed
WhiteMeat wrote:I'd think only reduced capacity in NSW unless you have a cat C lic. IIRC, anything more than a 10 shot .22 mag will class the longarm as cat c 10 rounds or less = cat a
Actually 15 rounds for a rimfire in NSW 10 for a centre fire
Most LA rimfires are around 15 for 22lr I guess that makes them illegal with shorts as they would then hold more than the 15 allowed
The capacity restrictions relate to detachable magazines so the LA should be right with shorts.
(4) A detachable firearm magazine of any of the following kinds:
(a) a rimfire rifle magazine with a capacity of more than 15 rounds,
(b) a centre-fire self-loading rifle magazine with a capacity of more than 5 rounds,
(c) a centre-fire rifle magazine (other than a self-loading rifle magazine) with a capacity of more than 10 rounds,
(d) a shotgun magazine with a capacity of more than 5 rounds,
(e) a tubular magazine extension that is capable of extending the capacity of any firearm,
(f) a pistol magazine with a capacity of more than 10 rounds,
(g) any magazine designed to be attached to any machine gun, sub-machine gun or other firearm that is capable of propelling projectiles in rapid succession following one pressure of the trigger.
Why does each state have to confuse things with different capacity limits etc? For example, why can't you use an extended tube mag in NSW (exceeding their round count) if you have it in Vic? It makes a joke of Australia if a person from one state can't (otherwise legally) take a firearm interstate.
Round capacity limits are specifically stupid, we've all seen individuals who can rapidly fire/load faster than those with semi-auto's (with or without 'large' capacity mags etc). Gerry Miculek being an obvious (and extreme) example.
About time for some rational Federal legislation that prevent states from creating overly restrictive conflicting state legislation. I guess 'rational' and 'legislation' is an oxymoron when dealing with governments.
WhiteMeat wrote:I'd think only reduced capacity in NSW unless you have a cat C lic. IIRC, anything more than a 10 shot .22 mag will class the longarm as cat c 10 rounds or less = cat a
Actually 15 rounds for a rimfire in NSW 10 for a centre fire
Most LA rimfires are around 15 for 22lr I guess that makes them illegal with shorts as they would then hold more than the 15 allowed
Ohh! Thats fantastic - I can now load the mag for my sako .22 HB up to 14 when the feeding troubles start without fear Thanks!
Not sure if its possible now, but a guy came into St Mary's a couple of months back with an M1 carbine that'd been converted to 22hornet and had been converted to a straight pull and he had the rego papers to prove it was registered as a cat B. But it had been done quite a few years ago.
My understanding and based upon having friends that have acquired firearms this way is that a medical certificate (detailing carpal tunnel, arthritis or any other condition that would make it difficult to cycle an action will provide means of owning a Cat C or Cat D firearm.
However, the firearm will then need be modified to prevent the use of large capacity magazines and also hypothetically a semi auto rifle can be purchased by a person that does not have the category specified and converted to a straight pull firearm.
The purchaser would not be able to physically hold, legally own nor store the firearm until the conversion had taken place.
You simply organise the purchase and conversion via a dealer/gunsmith and then apply for the required PTA.
My understanding and based upon having friends that have acquired firearms this way is that a medical certificate (detailing carpal tunnel, arthritis or any other condition that would make it difficult to cycle an action will provide means of owning a Cat C or Cat D firearm.
However, the firearm will then need be modified to prevent the use of large capacity magazines and also hypothetically a semi auto rifle can be purchased by a person that does not have the category specified and converted to a straight pull firearm.
The purchaser would not be able to physically hold, legally own nor store the firearm until the conversion had taken place.
You simply organise the purchase and conversion via a dealer/gunsmith and then apply for the required PTA.
Thanks!
