@sm: That's good advice, but y decision to move into that place is final.
I've done a lot of looking around, and I can't find that much space for that oney anywhere else, and unfortunately, I need the space to work.
But yeah, definitely, I just look into "updating" my software instead of just worrying about the hardware.
The thing is, the WHOLE CITY is a trouble area. Somea reas a worse, that`s true, but you're not exactly safe in upscale neighborhoods either.
@suemarkp: 44 Special is not allowed for us, because standart loads are just a little over the 300 mark. There is in fact a list with the permited calibers.
The people who regulate those laws are so far up their own arses, that sometimes, they "forbid" calibers that otherwise would be acceptable by the standarts they have set themselves.
For example: any caliber with Magnum in it's name (which as far as I know, is nothingm ore than a loose comercial denomination) is prohibited.
So even tiny cartridges like the .17 HMR are not allowed.
Yes, in theory, sportive shooters can handload, and most of them do so. But last time I checked tey simply had stopped issuing handloading permits (and in order to apply for one, you have to have a "shooter/collector's license).
Gripper mentioned lever action rifles and a 22.lr carbine. These are both feasible options for me. Actually THE ONLY rifle caliber allowed here for civilians is the .22LR. And .38 spllever action carbines are very popular here in the rural areas (mostly manufactured by Puma).
Once again, .357s are a no-no.
Well, and now we come to one of the areas I had most doubts about, which is ammo.
As far as I know, in theory, by law, NOBODY is allowed to import ammo. That's right, NOBODY, not even the military. But I'm pretty sure they end up making concessions and in fact some foreign ammo gets here somehow (legal or not).
But in y case I gotta buy brazilian.
The single ammo manufacturer here is the Companhia Brasileira de Cartuchos - CBC (Brazilian Cartridges Company). http://www.cbc.com.br/
For the .38 spl, thr civilian loads I have available are:
I've ordered them by price (from the most expensive to cheapest).
CBC 38 SPL+P FMJ Flat Nose 125GR SILVER POINT
MV: 287 m/s - ME: 334 J - Test Barrel Lenght: 4" (vented)
CBC 38 SPL+P+Expandig HP 125GR GOLD
MV: 305 m/s - ME: 377 J - Test Barrel Lenght: 4" (vented)
CBC 38 SPL+P Expanding HP 158GR
MV: 268 m/s - ME: 368 J - Test Barrel Lenght: 4" (vented)
CBC 38 SPL Lead Round Nose 158GR
MV: 229 m/s - ME: 268 J - Test Barrel Lenght: 4" (vented)
I suppose I can also get wadcutters if I get into some form of sportive shotting.
Here's the manufacturer's link (in Portuguese)
http://www.cbc.com.br/municoes/muni_revolver/index.php?acao3_cod0=c7fd41312e825d719934e6b8631da7ee
And that's about everything I can get my hand on hwn it comes to .38 spl ammo.
I've done a lot of looking around, and I can't find that much space for that oney anywhere else, and unfortunately, I need the space to work.
But yeah, definitely, I just look into "updating" my software instead of just worrying about the hardware.
The thing is, the WHOLE CITY is a trouble area. Somea reas a worse, that`s true, but you're not exactly safe in upscale neighborhoods either.
@suemarkp: 44 Special is not allowed for us, because standart loads are just a little over the 300 mark. There is in fact a list with the permited calibers.
The people who regulate those laws are so far up their own arses, that sometimes, they "forbid" calibers that otherwise would be acceptable by the standarts they have set themselves.
For example: any caliber with Magnum in it's name (which as far as I know, is nothingm ore than a loose comercial denomination) is prohibited.
So even tiny cartridges like the .17 HMR are not allowed.
Yes, in theory, sportive shooters can handload, and most of them do so. But last time I checked tey simply had stopped issuing handloading permits (and in order to apply for one, you have to have a "shooter/collector's license).
Gripper mentioned lever action rifles and a 22.lr carbine. These are both feasible options for me. Actually THE ONLY rifle caliber allowed here for civilians is the .22LR. And .38 spllever action carbines are very popular here in the rural areas (mostly manufactured by Puma).
Once again, .357s are a no-no.
Well, and now we come to one of the areas I had most doubts about, which is ammo.
As far as I know, in theory, by law, NOBODY is allowed to import ammo. That's right, NOBODY, not even the military. But I'm pretty sure they end up making concessions and in fact some foreign ammo gets here somehow (legal or not).
But in y case I gotta buy brazilian.
The single ammo manufacturer here is the Companhia Brasileira de Cartuchos - CBC (Brazilian Cartridges Company). http://www.cbc.com.br/
For the .38 spl, thr civilian loads I have available are:
I've ordered them by price (from the most expensive to cheapest).
CBC 38 SPL+P FMJ Flat Nose 125GR SILVER POINT
MV: 287 m/s - ME: 334 J - Test Barrel Lenght: 4" (vented)
CBC 38 SPL+P+Expandig HP 125GR GOLD
MV: 305 m/s - ME: 377 J - Test Barrel Lenght: 4" (vented)
CBC 38 SPL+P Expanding HP 158GR
MV: 268 m/s - ME: 368 J - Test Barrel Lenght: 4" (vented)
CBC 38 SPL Lead Round Nose 158GR
MV: 229 m/s - ME: 268 J - Test Barrel Lenght: 4" (vented)
I suppose I can also get wadcutters if I get into some form of sportive shotting.
Here's the manufacturer's link (in Portuguese)
http://www.cbc.com.br/municoes/muni_revolver/index.php?acao3_cod0=c7fd41312e825d719934e6b8631da7ee
And that's about everything I can get my hand on hwn it comes to .38 spl ammo.
