The definition uses the words 'high explosive' which is not what is in Bird Frite shells. Black powder is not a 'high explosive' and is classified as a 'low explosive'. Further, the definition excludes ammunition for lawful scientific, industrial, agricultural, medical, etc. use. Therefore, agricultural use covers bird scaring ammo.
Say, I'm looking at categorising my cartridges and I'm wondering is there any way to ascertain the the weight (gr) of a round without disassembling it (perish the thought) or x-ray tech? There doesn't seem to be any direct correlation between bullet weight and grain weight?
I know it's just another column in my spreadsheet, but ultimately, I'd like to have a round from a single manufacturer (same brass, same projectile) in all the weights (gr) they offer...
I wouldn't get too hung up on projectile weight at this stage. If you are going to collect modern sporting ammo the weights are easy to find, usually. Likewise most military.
Very old ammo, not so. You can research online for that info or if you end up joining catridges collectors they have a wealth of knowledge and can help.
Weighing complete catridges - I have some sealed packets (beautifully tied with string) but in some cases no loose examples of same. I wouldn't dream of opening the packets to get at a single catridge. Substantial value would be destroyed.
I also have a few copies (years 2017, 2018?) of the NZ Cartridge Collectors Club 2 monthly magazines that you can have which would give you insight to the more serious collecting.
Just got in touch with Henry (NZCCC) and have applied for membership. The fuzz told me that I would need to be a member of a collectors club in order to qualify for bona fide collector status so I can look at a C & P endorsement with them.
$204 and no guarantees they will endorse me; I feel like my avatar looks.
Last edited by ocium; 03-10-2019 at 07:01 PM.
Many thanks for that as i suspect it will also apply to those of us who collect a particular type / brand of firearm and are soon to be backed into a corner by "Constable Plod and his Bovver Boys" who will come around "for a friendly chat" to ask us why why we need 15 rifles.
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Next time im down your way ill drop of selection of my reloads
Come up and see me in Carterton.
I've got some old CAC in 308W, and various others that you could be interested in - all 308.
Oh - this Sunday is out - taking the new bike for a spin with the Wairarapa Ulysses Club.
Sort something out after I get back from SI late October.
PM me and we'll sort something out
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