Are they non expanding and metal? Unbelievable.
anyone hunt with dangerous game solids for big NA game?
- Thread starter Mr. Friendly
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Are they non expanding and metal? Unbelievable.
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- British Canuckistan
they are non expanding and metal...but they're not FMJ. they have no jacket whatsoever.
I think non-expanding is the operative word. I would not care to test the interpretation in court.
Hard to hunt with a restricted firearm though
Given the definitions in the Criminal Code and the manufacturers recommendation to use 2 hands, why is the BFR restricted? The key point for handgun is that it is designed, altered or intended to be aimed and fired with one hand. The BFR is none of these things. Nor is it semi-auto, it does not fold or telescope.
Considering the high quality expanding bullets we have today, even using solids in Africa is probably a bit out of place except in a few specific instaces. Most articles I've read from PH's in recent years on the topic mention that they want you using good quality deep penetrating expanding bullets rather than solids.
In North america, the most common bullets you will see that resemble the DG solids in performance is hard cast bullets launched at moderate speeds from cartridges like the 45/70 or pistol cartridges.
We have expanding bullets that will penetrate a moose end to end, so people in NA have almost no reason to use African solid style DG bullets.
In North america, the most common bullets you will see that resemble the DG solids in performance is hard cast bullets launched at moderate speeds from cartridges like the 45/70 or pistol cartridges.
We have expanding bullets that will penetrate a moose end to end, so people in NA have almost no reason to use African solid style DG bullets.
BFR is a handgun style revolver frame. Even rifles/shotguns built on handgun revolver frames with 20" barrels are restricted.
They are a jacket. Again, unbelievable.
I think it's the interpretation of the RCMP lab. There are a bunch of threads on the topic on CGN. Recently a revolving 410 shotgun was classed as non restricted though- I think because the frame differs from handgun style revolver frames.
fmj for bear?
I think he refer to finish it off so the animal without suffering while the solid round won't make s mess or ruin unnecessary meat.
isn't that what an antique revolver is for?
In the Saskatchewan regs it's written something like " it is unlawful to hunt with any pistol or revolver" this year, and I can't remember if it was written like that before or not.
You are correct. Ive had to follow up on bears and shots can be less than ideal angles. A solid breaks thru and reach the vitals without putting fist sized holes edible parts
This was an interesting read. Always wondered what solids were for regarding hunting (thinking that expanding was best) but the couple guys who carry solids to finish game seem to have a good idea so as to not waste meat.
