Read pg.21, first paragraph under Firearms.
Thank you.
You're right. It makes no sense that the MNR limits the velocity of air pistols but doesn't limit the velocity of air rifles.
I'm not complaining though. My air rifles and air pistols are legal to hunt with.
So, the first person I talked to was on the right track but still wasn't sure about the answer. They should know it better...![]()
An air gun shooting under 500fps is not considered a firearm under the firearms act. If you are using an air pistol that shoots faster then 500 fps then it is a fireams and now you are hunting with a restricted firearm and they can only be fired at approved ranges. A rifle faster than 500 fps is simply non restricted firearm.
but the best quality -price for .22 or 1.77 rifle airgun + 1000 fps question or buy in canada ??
To answer the original question, I have a Diana 52 in .22 caliber that has dispatched many a grouse, rabbit, squirrel etc. Very well built airgun but a bit pricey for some, the 34 is also a good unit.
IMHO I'd stick with a .22 for hunting, I don't like tracking any more than I have to.
Too bad it's only rated at 900fps. Can't use it in Quebec for small game, which is where the OP is from. 1000fps min. in Quebec.
Not worth the price for a .22 pellet gun that shoots over 1000fps. Might as well use a .22LR and be done with it.
Thank you.
You're right. It makes no sense that the MNR limits the velocity of air pistols but doesn't limit the velocity of air rifles.
I'm not complaining though. My air rifles and air pistols are legal to hunt with.
So, the first person I talked to was on the right track but still wasn't sure about the answer. They should know it better...![]()
Too bad it's only rated at 900fps. Can't use it in Quebec for small game, which is where the OP is from. 1000fps min. in Quebec.
Not worth the price for a .22 pellet gun that shoots over 1000fps. Might as well use a .22LR and be done with it.
If you get caught hunting with a gun that is not approved, you're looking at a hefty fine and or jail time. How will they know? All airguns have a velocity rating, they can look up what the gun is rated at in seconds. They have them on file for import. If you say you upped it to 1000fps, they will probably test it to see.
True. That is what they will find when they look it up. It is rated at 1000fps. That's all they care. Make sense? Not to me because a .22 shooting 800fps has more energy downrange than a .177 shooting 1000fps. I don't make the laws, I follow them.You know guns rated for 1000fps have a MAX fps of 1000.
I bet if you check the speed of the pellet it will be in the high 800s to mid 900s