10 round xcr pistol mags hunting

FLYBYU44 said:
Right you are, I looked into this when all I could find for my .223 chassis build were the MDT 10 round mags, didn't really want to drill and rivet one. Of course that was a bolt gun, but I don't see how a semi would be any different.
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It says 5 rnd limit for auto loading. Big game.
Nothing about a bolt.
 
Fox said:
In Ontario you can hunt with a 100 round mag, if it were a legal magazine, no restriction outside of shotgun here.

I was told the 5rd rule back when I started out too, the only problem is that there is no rule, 10rd enfield mags are totally legal in Ontario, Alberta may be different.
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pretty sure the enfield mag is listed as exempt in the Alberta regs , as is the Garrand .

please dont take my word for it though , look it up yourself

hopefully the hotlink is ok ,

https://mywildalberta.ca/hunting/regulations/default.aspx
 
FLYBYU44 said:
Actually it does not mention magazine capacity anywhere in the Sask regulations for a rifle, read through them if you don't believe me. The only restriction is 2+1 for migratory birds.
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Yes , I believe you:)
I was talking about AL regs.
 
I found this and the stag 10 would be considered a semi longgun but Iam no expert by any means


Magazine capacity

Some large-capacity magazines are prohibited regardless of the class of firearm. As a general rule, the maximum magazine capacity is:

5 cartridges for most magazines designed for a semi-automatic centre-fire, long gun
10 cartridges for most handgun magazines

A large-capacity magazine is not prohibited if it has been permanently altered so that it cannot hold more than the number of cartridges allowed by law. Acceptable ways to alter a magazine are set out in the Criminal Code Regulations.

There is no limit to the magazine capacity for semi-automatic, rim-fire long guns, or for other long guns that are not semi-automatics, with some exceptions.

http://www.rcmp-grc.gc.ca/en/firearms/specific-types-firearms#mc
 
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evansd said:
I found this and the stag 10 would be considered a semi longgun but Iam no expert by any means


Magazine capacity

Some large-capacity magazines are prohibited regardless of the class of firearm. As a general rule, the maximum magazine capacity is:

5 cartridges for most magazines designed for a semi-automatic centre-fire, long gun
10 cartridges for most handgun magazines

A large-capacity magazine is not prohibited if it has been permanently altered so that it cannot hold more than the number of cartridges allowed by law. Acceptable ways to alter a magazine are set out in the Criminal Code Regulations.

There is no limit to the magazine capacity for semi-automatic, rim-fire long guns, or for other long guns that are not semi-automatics, with some exceptions.

http://www.rcmp-grc.gc.ca/en/firearms/specific-types-firearms#mc
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That has nothing to do with the wildlife regulations.
What’s being asked is , if a 10 rnd xcr pistol mag is allowed for hunting.
Some provinces it is and some it isn’t.

It’s all there in your provincial wildlife regs.
 
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skneub said:
pretty sure the enfield mag is listed as exempt in the Alberta regs , as is the Garrand .

please dont take my word for it though , look it up yourself

hopefully the hotlink is ok ,

https://mywildalberta.ca/hunting/regulations/default.aspx
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You may be thinking about the Federal laws, what is a prohibited magazine. The garand is allowed to have an 8rd magazine as an exception. There was also at one point a semi auto that was made to use the 10rd Lee Enfield mag, not sure if this was a military gun or a post war sporter but due to that semi they put in an exception for the 10rd Lee Enfield mag, even though you will probably never find a semi auto with an enfield mag. The Turner conversion is one such rifle.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oOgw59_lt7o
 
Tldr in Alberta for big game hunting you are limited to 5 center fire rifle rounds as far as I know. Small game and predator hunting I don't think there is a 5 round limit.
 
you guys are still circle jerking over this topic ?? LOL

if you are looking in your provinces hunting regulations..... you are not looking in the right place.
You need to go find your province or territories WILDLIFE ACT …. not hunting regulations..... WILDLIFE ACT...…. hope that's crystal enuff for ya's
Regulations are nothing but a summary of what you the hunter can and can not do.
The Wildlife Act lists all offenses that are within a conservation officers mandate to investigate and charge you for.
If there are magazine restrictions of any kind or type of firearm in your province or territory it will be explained in the ACT.
If there are no mention of magazine restrictions in the Wildlife ACT or whatever your province calls it's wildlife act..... then the Firearms Act applies.

it's so simple my dog gets it.
 
S1de8urnz said:
http://www.environment.gov.sk.ca/legislation/

You want the wildlife act. In the queens printer

To sum it up. You cannot hunt big game with 10 round capacity in a SEMI auto.
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Does it have a magazine restriction listed?

In Ontario for big game there is absolutely no restriction outside of federal regulations, which would allow a 10rd pistol magazine in a semi auto rifle to be used.
 
I spoke with the CO this morning. He said the only specific restriction for hunting is the plug needed for water fowl (in Saskatchewan). Everything else is covered under the firearms act which allow xcr mags to be used. So the 10 round mag is fine as is.
 
Gks206 said:
I spoke with the CO this morning. He said the only specific restriction for hunting is the plug needed for water fowl (in Saskatchewan). Everything else is covered under the firearms act which allow xcr mags to be used. So the 10 round mag is fine as is.
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The three round for shotgun falls under the migratory bird act which is federal...its applicable to all provinces and territories ne
 
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