Cooter
Well-Known Member
When I applied for each CF I was advised by my FEO to list the cartridge size and metric bullet size, ie .223/5.56mm, .260/6.5mm or .308/7.62.
I know I was very lucky as I never had a problem under Bedford, but every variation went straight through.
As for the moderator I was told, again by my FEO, that it is a slot which allows me to use a moderator on that rifle and that if I chose to buy a moderator with a 9mm hole through it to use on a .223 rifle that was my choice. As most moderators are not proofed they can be bought without an FAC, but must be declared on the FAC before they can legally be used on an FAC listed rifle.
Once the moderator is declared on an FAC it is classed as that calibre and therfore can only be sold to someone with an equivalent slot on their ticket, or, as I have done, handed in to the FLO and they renewed my slot allowing me to buy a calibre specific moderator.
Just my experience.
I know I was very lucky as I never had a problem under Bedford, but every variation went straight through.
As for the moderator I was told, again by my FEO, that it is a slot which allows me to use a moderator on that rifle and that if I chose to buy a moderator with a 9mm hole through it to use on a .223 rifle that was my choice. As most moderators are not proofed they can be bought without an FAC, but must be declared on the FAC before they can legally be used on an FAC listed rifle.
Once the moderator is declared on an FAC it is classed as that calibre and therfore can only be sold to someone with an equivalent slot on their ticket, or, as I have done, handed in to the FLO and they renewed my slot allowing me to buy a calibre specific moderator.
Just my experience.