The State of the Forum

[Nickoli]

@Nickoli, fair point

Maybe sightpicture is one of the really unlucky ones who only had firearms that instantly became "illegal". We can only go by what he says here...

The vast majority of folks I know have at least a bolt gun or 2, and the odd 22 plinking rifle etc.

My service rifle(s) fall into the "not legal anymore" category. But shooting and attending shoots (and showing support for the local clubs) is important enough to me that I made a plan. It's taken a couple of months, but luckily I am back on track again. I could not afford to go out and buy a new rifle (like many did in the aftermath). So I ended up importing a 223 bolt head, and having an old 223 target barrel turned down so I can use it in my Savage. Also attended another SR event where we used 22 rifles (10/22, marlin 795 etc) at shorter ranges, but shot the usual type of match.

Same boat @ebf - I've not got any rifle directly affected; doesn't stop me feeling empathy for those who have acted in good faith and are now affected by the confiscation.
It's a tough time for all - and I think we can all appreciate that emotions are high at the moment; which has had a substantive effect on the forum and it's members.