Having read the post by Garethw on 6.5x55 ammunition, I wondered if there were big discrepancies in allowances for the purchase and holding of ammunition from around the country.
I'm pretty sure there are! I'm a new FAC holder; was granted a .22rf (for target so I have a big allowance for that ammo) and .17hmr, plus my .308 deer rifle. I have buy 100, hold 120 for the .308... I don't have my own land and was granted the FAC based on paid days alone.
There is a huge difference.I am allowed to purchase 800 and possess 1000 6.5x55.I assumed this was pretty much standard but having spoken with lads from arund the country it seems the limits can vary from 40 to 4000!
I think it all boils down to justification!
If you shoot lots, you need lots. If you don't, your only argument is that you would like to get a load from the same batch to avoid re-zeroing too often.
If you reload, who knows!? 8)
MS
22rf hold 750, aquire 500, .17HMR hold 750, aquire 500, .223 hold 500, aquire 400, .270 hold 350, aquire 300, 7mm hold 350, aquire 300. Cheshire constabulary. I also reload.
.22rf Purchase 1500, hold 1600
6.5x55 Purchase 200, hold 250 (i think?? ...can't remember off hand)
.38spl Purchase 250, hold 300
.357 Purchase 250, hold 300
Can also purchase up to 500 expanding projectiles for home load if i want for the 6.5x55
Gonna swap the 6.5x55 for a .308 as everything seems cheaper
6.5x55 hold 220 buy 200
270 hold 220 buy 200
.32 hold 150 buy 100
but as i am now homloading and i told my feo that was my intention the last time i saw him at a local farmers market, he said he couldnt give 2 sods how many bullets im allowed or how many ive got in my possession , as long as my shot guns /rifles are all in check thats all that matters !
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