Anyone with an FAC

Limey Linda · 16 April 2009, 20:44

Is there anyone on this forum with an FAC-air rifle. Please pm me, I need some help.
Thanks.

codprawn · 16 April 2009, 22:04

Have had one in the past - what do you want to know???

Bigmuz7 · 17 April 2009, 21:21

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Originally Posted by codprawn

Have had one in the past - what do you want to know???

Was it one of those German ones that you could .. put a new spring in

but wernt too sure

or maybe he wants to know what the maximum muzzle velocity is after using WD40

So whats up Limey L c'mon ?

Mollers · 17 April 2009, 21:33

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Originally Posted by Bigmuz7

Was it one of those German ones that you could .. put a new spring in

but wernt too sure

or maybe he wants to know what the maximum muzzle velocity is after using WD40

So whats up Limey L c'mon ?

I've got a Weirauch HW80 which was the thing when I was a kid. The latest pneumatics are deadly, I think anything over 22ftlbs muzzle velocity requires an FAC. My F-in-law has an FAC pneumatic. It's so complicated, we can't ever get the thing fully charged or upto full power.

Bigmuz7 · 17 April 2009, 21:37

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Originally Posted by Mollers

I've got a Weirauch HW80 which was the thing when I was a kid.

Thats the one boyo

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Originally Posted by Mollers

I think anything over 22ftlbs muzzle velocity requires an FAC.

12 ftlbs !

codprawn · 18 April 2009, 01:44

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Originally Posted by Bigmuz7

Thats the one boyo

12 ftlbs !

Yup and 6 for a pistol.

Just to put it into perspective 9mm is about 350ftlbs as in a MP5 and a 12 bore is about 2200!!!

Limey Linda · 18 April 2009, 02:20

Ok, OK,
Need to import a silencer for a 36ftlb. rile into Mexico where they are not considered a firearm. UK dealers will not export so I have to find a non UK dealer/ manufacturer that can. Will try Germany tomorrow. What a bunch of BS, however, same rules as the USA.

kitten · 18 April 2009, 05:21

Surley muzzle velocity is measured in distance /time ie feet per second. how does ftlbs relate

chewy · 18 April 2009, 06:07

How many feet it will fire a lb weight upwards.

Bigmuz7 · 18 April 2009, 08:05

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Originally Posted by Limey Linda

Ok, OK,
Need to import a silencer for a 36ftlb. rile into Mexico where they are not considered a firearm. UK dealers will not export so I have to find a non UK dealer/ manufacturer that can. Will try Germany tomorrow. What a bunch of BS, however, same rules as the USA.

Cant you just buy one for a 22LR and use that ? or do you need an FAC for that over there even if its not for firearm use ? You could make one pretty easily too, even from plastic clicky

They are more amenable to them here on larger calibres now due to 'Health and Safety' regs

would you believe, you couldnt make it up

Mollers · 18 April 2009, 08:40

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Originally Posted by Bigmuz7

Thats the one boyo

12 ftlbs !

22 was from memory, not google. Google is obviously more reliable.

Mollers · 18 April 2009, 08:42

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Originally Posted by kitten

Surley muzzle velocity is measured in distance /time ie feet per second. how does ftlbs relate

The weight in lbs of 12 average blokes feet.

chewy · 18 April 2009, 10:12

I might be getting a D class anchor box if you want a mould making off that? Not sure of dimensions yet?

Hightower · 18 April 2009, 11:03

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Originally Posted by chewy

I might be getting a D class anchor box if you want a mould making off that? Not sure of dimensions yet?

chewy · 18 April 2009, 11:07

Hah, found where I posted it, was meant to be going on Johns thread for a storage box. Not quite sure how I managed that, shite day at work I think!

Maximus · 18 April 2009, 11:37

Got to concour with Bigmuz7 why not just buy a .22 ?? I've had various centre fire rifles,as well as rimfire and shotguns over the years[mainly for deer stalking,in +.240CAL] and with all the hassel asossciated with a FAC seems alot pain, just for an airgun. Police checks,security cabinets, separate safe for bolts ect.The types of amunition now available for the humble .22 rimfire is amazeing,from supersonic hard hitting rounds like The Winchester Stinger,to subsonics[which are virtuley silent when used with a modrator]to .22 shorts which are very low power.. and even 'shot' rounds for small 'varmints'.
Not only that ,but a decent .22 like say a 'BRNO' with a reasonable scope and a mod,you can pick up for around 200 quid!If you have to go to the trouble of a FAC why not get a Fiream,a .22 rimfire is a much more versitile weapon.

Bigmuz7 · 18 April 2009, 12:11

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Originally Posted by Maximus

Got to concour with Bigmuz7 why not just buy a .22 ?? I've had various centre fire rifles,as well as rimfire and shotguns over the years[mainly for deer stalking,in +.240CAL] and with all the hassel asossciated with a FAC seems alot pain, just for an airgun. Police checks,security cabinets, separate safe for bolts ect.The types of amunition now available for the humble .22 rimfire is amazeing,from supersonic hard hitting rounds like The Winchester Stinger,to subsonics[which are virtuley silent when used with a modrator]to .22 shorts which are very low power.. and even 'shot' rounds for small 'varmints'.
Not only that ,but a decent .22 like say a 'BRNO' with a reasonable scope and a mod,you can pick up for around 200 quid!If you have to go to the trouble of a FAC why not get a Fiream,a .22 rimfire is a much more versitile weapon.

just get a Barrett 82A1

and stop mucking about LL

Maximus · 18 April 2009, 14:48

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Originally Posted by Bigmuz7

just get a Barrett 82A1

and stop mucking about LL

The applications for a .50 cal semi are a liitle 'Specialist'.. one hell of a round though!

codprawn · 18 April 2009, 16:28

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Originally Posted by Mollers

22 was from memory, not google. Google is obviously more reliable.

Some people actually KNOW things without having to google them - I can't remember what I did an hour ago but 450240 just sticks in my mind for some reason!!!

kitten · 18 April 2009, 18:43

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Originally Posted by kitten

Surley muzzle velocity is measured in distance /time ie feet per second. how does ftlbs relate

With no explaination of ftlbs used for muzzle velocity one can assume that all those who used it don't have a clue about the subject.
That leaves Maximus as the only one on this thread worth listening to

(I didn't even bother taking me coat off)