Allowable Calibres

The following list provides an indication of allowable calibres and types of cartridge ammunition which may be used at the Ferndown indoor range. This should be considered as guidance only, as the combined factors of calibre, muzzle velocity and external ballistic energy will influence any decision to allow or prohibit the use of a particular ammunition on the grounds of safety and welfare, effect on the range, and the noise level produced. The Range Officer on duty has absolute authority to allow or prohibit the use of a particular ammunition during a shooting detail.

Allowable Calibres (Guidance only)

.22LR (including Hollow Point/Expanding)

.32

.38 Special

.357 Magnum*

.44 Special*

.44 Ball* (muzzle loading guns)

.45 Colt*

* Subject to load/gun combinations not exceeding the limits stated below:

Range safety certificate limitations:

• Maximum muzzle velocity - 1,710 f.p.s.

• Maximum calibre - .455 inch

• Maximum muzzle energy - 475 ft. lbs