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Demonic69 wrote:

saddler wrote:As I've just discovered recently, this is not the case (according to my FLO). Apparently you need an RFD to do the conversion, it's also possible it will need to be re-proofed but that's up for debate.

I've been told an RFD needs to do the conversion too. What, unscrew and screw-in a tube? Really? Oh well.

No proofing required though.

ovenpaa wrote:Beware, the number of S2 shotguns you can hold may be restricted by your local FET. My local team have been known to impose a cap of three shotguns to new SGC holders.

Did they go as far as mentioning which part of which firearms act they were using to impose the 'cap', or as per usual just making it up as they went along? :cool2:

That would be the latter Mark and it was not something imposed on either of us however other SGC owners have reported this on a few occasions.

And people wonder why we don't want to pay more for this 'service'(!) :roll:

Memorable recent quotes from various FET's include:

"You cannot have 30-06 as it is a hunting cartridge"
"You cannot have .308 as it is a hunting cartridge"
"You cannot have .308 as it is a target cartridge"
"Why do you need a 30-06, it is the same as your .308"

:cool2:

ovenpaa wrote:Memorable recent quotes from various FET's include:

"You cannot have 30-06 as it is a hunting cartridge"
"You cannot have .308 as it is a hunting cartridge"
"You cannot have .308 as it is a target cartridge"
"Why do you need a 30-06, it is the same as your .308"

Just for the record, can you send me those with names and dates?

Iain
iain.robertson@nra.org.uk

Hi All

Dromia - thanks for answering the question... :goodjob:

Everyone else - thanks for all the comments not about the question clapclap

Seriously though , for all the valid points.

FYI:
I do have a Sec1 slot free on my FAC
There's no 'cap' on my SGC
I'm aware that buying a Sec1 directly will probably be cheaper, I just want the ability to go down the Sec2 conversion route in case I see a bargain
Didn't know some forces want a Sec2 to Sec1 change only done by an RFD....will definitely be giving Gwent a call about this

Thanks again

David

IainWR wrote:

ovenpaa wrote:Memorable recent quotes from various FET's include:

"You cannot have 30-06 as it is a hunting cartridge"
"You cannot have .308 as it is a hunting cartridge"
"You cannot have .308 as it is a target cartridge"
"Why do you need a 30-06, it is the same as your .308"

Just for the record, can you send me those with names and dates?

Iain
iain.robertson@nra.org.uk

I will ask those concerned if they would mind having their details forwarded.

walesdave wrote:Hi All

Dromia - thanks for answering the question... :goodjob:

Everyone else - thanks for all the comments not about the question clapclap

Seriously though , for all the valid points.

FYI:
I do have a Sec1 slot free on my FAC
There's no 'cap' on my SGC
I'm aware that buying a Sec1 directly will probably be cheaper, I just want the ability to go down the Sec2 conversion route in case I see a bargain
Didn't know some forces want a Sec2 to Sec1 change only done by an RFD....will definitely be giving Gwent a call about this

Thanks again

David

I'm in pretty much the exact same position you are in, and by the time I factor in parts, RFD time/costs I've yet to find a decent pump action at a price that justifies the hassle of an S2/S1 switch- if anything S1s tend to be a good bit cheaper (limited market).