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Semi Automatic

  • 02-08-2009 8:59pm
    #1
    alan123
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    Ive been doing a few big pigeon days lately... 300-400 bag between 3 of us and about 1,500 rounds fired. After firing 500 rounds of 32grm 6 I go home shell shocked!!! I usually wake up with a headache the next day!!!! (its like a shooting hangover!). I plan on doing more serious pigeon days so I reckon its time to give in and get a semi auto. Ive been looking at the Benelli and the Beretta Xtrema 2. Anybody any experience of either of these guns??


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  • #2
    J.R.
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    alan123 wrote: »
    Ive been doing a few big pigeon days lately... 300-400 bag between 3 of us and about 1,500 rounds fired. After firing 500 rounds of 32grm 6 I go home shell shocked!!! I usually wake up with a headache the next day!!!! (its like a shooting hangover!). I plan on doing more serious pigeon days so I reckon its time to give in and get a semi auto. Ive been looking at the Benelli and the Beretta Xtrema 2. Anybody any experience of either of these guns??

    Alan

    Check this recent thread

    http://www.boards.ie/vbulletin/showthread.php?t=2055627879&highlight=semi+auto


  • #3
    mark12ga
    Closed Accounts Posts: 27 ✭mark12ga


    was wandering the bout the same thing thanks for that link :)


  • #4
    pullandbang
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    I take it you're wearing ear muffs?

    If not, you should be, because with that much shooting you'll definitely do serious permanent damage to your hearing.


  • #5
    alan123
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    Stop stirring it Pat!! I would love to see some sort of data on the shockwave that must travel through your skull with every shot fired.


  • #6
    alan123
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 491 ✭✭alan123


    Whats the legalities etc about "uncrimping " your semi auto so it can fire 5 shots (or 12!!)??


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  • #7
    It wasn't me!
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    alan123 wrote: »
    Whats the legalities etc about "uncrimping " your semi auto so it can fire 5 shots (or 12!!)??

    Grand as long as you have a licence for a restricted shotgun.


  • #8
    Grizzly 45
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 15,193 ✭✭✭✭Grizzly 45


    And if you are taking bags like that it should be good reason for an restricted.

    "If you want to keep someone away from your house, Just fire the shotgun through the door."

    Vice President [and former lawyer] Joe Biden Field& Stream Magazine interview Feb 2013 "



  • #9
    alan123
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 491 ✭✭alan123


    I found the SI from 2008 deeming anything over 3 shots rstricted, now Im looking for the legislation on aquiring a licence for a restricted (5 shot) firearm. Anyone know exactly where to get it while I trawl through the law?!


  • #10
    alan123
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    Cant find it!!!


  • #11
    alan123
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 491 ✭✭alan123


    Ok, I got some info here...

    http://sparks.journals.ie/2009/07/31/firearms-licence-renewal-information/


    Q. Where can I get a new application form for a Firearms Certificate and who do I apply to?
    A. All application forms that apply to the new firearms legislation can be obtained at any Garda Station or on www.garda.ie An application for a non restricted firearm certificate shall be made on form FCA1 to the superintendent of the district where the applicant resides. If the application refers to a restricted firearm, the superintendent shall forward the application to the chief superintendent of that division.

    Is it just a matter of ticking a box on the new application forms stating its a restricted weapon? Sparks??


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