Caliber limits on Blackpowder Cartridges

CypherNinja · February 7, 2006, 09:35 PM

I didn't want to hijack the muzzleloader thread, so I'm asking in this one.

Just suppose someone had aspirations of oneday building their very own 4-bore. Does the .50 caliber limit apply to rifles designed to fire (custom) blackpowder cartridges? Would it have to be registered as a DD?

Third_Rail · February 8, 2006, 01:15 AM

The boresize DDs are subject to "sporting purposes" - basically, you need to write a letter with a complete description of the cartridge and firearm (drawings, etc.) to the BATFE and ask them.

This is why shotguns over .410ga are legal - they're all over .50" but used for "sporting purposes".

CypherNinja · February 8, 2006, 02:53 PM

Ahhh, so it would require ATF approval. Thanks for clearing that up.

Dave Haven · February 10, 2006, 12:16 AM

Quote:

This is why shotguns over .410ga are legal - they're all over .50" but used for "sporting purposes".

Same with the .577, .600, and .700 Nitro Express. And spudguns.

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Third_Rail Senior Member Join Date: May 25, 2004 Posts: 134	The boresize DDs are subject to "sporting purposes" - basically, you need to write a letter with a complete description of the cartridge and firearm (drawings, etc.) to the BATFE and ask them. This is why shotguns over .410ga are legal - they're all over .50" but used for "sporting purposes".