interesting i think i will call CFC too
T/C pro hunter barrels
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interesting i think i will call CFC too
Sorry just not following what you're all saying. So if you cut a barrel shorter that is already shorter then 18.5" it's okay because the barrel was already restricted?
I would agree yes if a semi.-auto. centre-fire, but I thought we were talking bolt action/lever action/pump action centre-fire hunting rifles here that are allowed shorter then 18.5" barrels if the overall length of the firearm is still longer then 26", correct?
Otherwise I don't get it? If a barrel is under 18.5" on a bolt gun that is overall longer then 26" it wouldn't be restricted. Also if what the CFC says is true you wouldn't be allowed to hunt with the shortened "restricted" barrel anyways and isn't that what's being talked about here, short barrelled center-fire bolt (manual) action hunting rifles.
I'm just trying to understand correctly so I too can make a correct decision on a short barrelled hunting rifle that I would like. Please excuse me if I've misunderstood and thanks in advance for your reply(s)...
Cheers D
welcome to the wonderful and wacky world of Thompson/Centerfire evan in the US they have crazy rules
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(1) Yes
(2) Yes
(3) Yes
(4) CFC has nothing to do with hunting regs that is provincial jurisdiction. Here in BC we have a law somewhere in the regs that states that you cannot hunt with a barrel length shorter than 12" meaning that we cannot hunt with a handgun. I have spoken to several CO's for clarification on this and they say they do not have an issue with the long gun/rifle/shotgun used for hunting having any length of barrel as long as the overall length of the firearms remains over 26".
I'm staying on the safe side and not hunting with a carbine with a barrel length shorter than 12".
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(2) I would agree yes if a semi.-auto. centre-fire,
All action types except semi-auto are affected by these rules/laws = do not swap out a shorter than 18.5" barrel to a non-restricted semi-auto even if its overall length is still longer than 26" it instantly becomes a non-registered restricted firearm.
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don't cut a barrel under 18.5" you can order a shorter barrel custom made from a blank but that it there my be sum exceptions with the encore and contender the law with them never made much sense both here and the us
just don't by a rifle and shorten it under 18.5" get a a sum one with a manufacturer licence to custom make you a barrel to what ever you like
last night I was reading about how guy are getting the sub assembly for encore and contender and making barrels wonder how hard it would be to get the subs here and jig for cutting out the extractor slot so we can have what ever we want with in reason
i fone these guys thay sell a barrel sub assembly kit as well as jig for cutting a enjecter slot out
Now im thinking about a 7.6x39 14" ss for hunting Haida Gwaii deer would be simple just get the kit and jig and send it to a canadian manufacturer for a custom barrel
http://www.eagleviewarms.com/?page_id=191
Now im thinking about a 7.6x39 14" ss for hunting Haida Gwaii deer would be simple just get the kit and jig and send it to a canadian manufacturer for a custom barrel
http://www.eagleviewarms.com/?page_id=191
Good choice that will give you some thump.
Oh by the way those Haida Gwaii deer are called Sitka blacktail they were first introduced to the islands about a hundred years ago they were introduced by the B.C. Game Commission at least 5 times between 1880 and 1925.
Best tasting deer meat I have ever eaten.
Oh by the way those Haida Gwaii deer are called Sitka blacktail they were first introduced to the islands about a hundred years ago they were introduced by the B.C. Game Commission at least 5 times between 1880 and 1925.
Best tasting deer meat I have ever eaten.
yep i wish they would take back there racoons what dummy relocates racoons
the deer have bin a blessing with les salmon it has become a major renewable food source frankly i cant see any one afford to live here without hunting .
but those dam tree rats ar so hard on the grouse I kill every one I see just hate raccoons plus I have bin attacked twice by the vicious little buggers
This was another point I didn't get to on my first post here; that is even a restricted barrel shorter then 470mm (18.5") (on a semi.-auto. center-fire rifle or any NR barrel below 457mm/18") cannot be cut down by anyone (not even a licensed gunsmith) as that would make it a prohibited item.
Therefore the only way to get a shorter then 457mm (18") barrel on a (manually operated rifle) is to purchase one new/used that is pre-made from the factory to the length wanted as Carvek has stated while applying the rules of over 26" total rifle length etc. to maintain a legal rifle.
So to Camp Cook I don't believe the CFC gave you correct information regarding the laws on the shortening of a barrel.
However if I've missed something or am simple incorrect please explain, because my only want is for the knowledge of the correct and legal rule of the law here (for myself and all shooters to know what's allowed and what isn't).
Cheers D
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I have had a bunch of stub kits on order from these guys since last spring and still waiting - suppose to contact us when first order arrives.
Have barrels waiting for 17 Hornet, 20VR (wildcat), 6x47 Lapua, 338 win mag, and a few others. A gunsmith friend on Van Isl is going to be putting barrels on them (PM if you want contact info).
FYI - had all my 28's shorted to between 20" and 23", depending on calibre. Accuracy improved and the rifle feels nicer in the woods.
The stub kits are machined out of one piece, not a welded lug like TC barrels.
Cool! We should trade some sport hunts. You come out here for gophers, I go out there for coon hunts???
I worked there for a few tears back when it was QCI and full of loggers. Renell Sound, Juskatla, Naden Harbour mostly. Beautiful country.
I called these guys they are going to start shipping to canada there not in full production yet but figgers the end of next month
http://www.eagleviewarms.com/
ther selling T/C barrel sub assembly kits so we can get barrels made for us to the length and caliber right hear in canada there not cheep but now we can gett what we want this id going to get expensive 7.2x39 12"/45-70 14 "
I wondering if a 26 nosler is to much pressure fore the frame now that in a 22" barrel would be wicked lol
http://www.eagleviewarms.com/
ther selling T/C barrel sub assembly kits so we can get barrels made for us to the length and caliber right hear in canada there not cheep but now we can gett what we want this id going to get expensive 7.2x39 12"/45-70 14 "
I wondering if a 26 nosler is to much pressure fore the frame now that in a 22" barrel would be wicked lol
interesting how do gophers taste can a 30-06 kill one haahaa
I'm going Elk hunting in Alberta thinking about Hinton or G.P. but not committed
you can com over any time just check to see if im going to be home i go to alberta fore work all the time im in local 92
the -06 might be a tad heavy for gophers lol.
Just finished reloading 1400 22 K Hornet (24" Encore barrel) from a gopher shoot a few weeks ago, plus a bunch of 204 out of an Pro hunter barrel shortened to 20".
I thought there were Elk introduced on your turf years ago??? I remember some shaggy long horn "elk" colored critters between Tlell and Port Clements. Likely real good eating.
Just finished reloading 1400 22 K Hornet (24" Encore barrel) from a gopher shoot a few weeks ago, plus a bunch of 204 out of an Pro hunter barrel shortened to 20".
I thought there were Elk introduced on your turf years ago??? I remember some shaggy long horn "elk" colored critters between Tlell and Port Clements. Likely real good eating.
if i have time this year I will go on elk hunt on Haida Gwaii s a tough hunt be looking at 3 week min that depending on weather and tide
just thinking well im there working I shod at lees go once I really like Hinton plus there's moose and sheep
who knows how long my work will last in Alberta still not sheer if im going I have two good opportunities in BC
never gotten a sheep I know sum women that weave Chilkat that would spoil me rotten if I brought back a gout or sheep hide for them to spin
