Maximum mag size for a bolt action rifle in WA

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Re: Maximum mag size for a bolt action rifle in WA

Post by nords » 03 Jun 2014, 11:35 am

LMFAO.

That looks mad! :lol:
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Re: Maximum mag size for a bolt action rifle in WA

Post by balter » 03 Jun 2014, 11:35 am

Any the range officers come swarming in... :lol:
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Re: Maximum mag size for a bolt action rifle in WA

Post by MeccaOz » 03 Jun 2014, 11:38 am

LOL there might be no limit... But they get a bit ansy of anything over 10 rounds .. Not always but sometimes even .22's ... And I'd love to see the customs officer blow a head gasket trying to import that hahaha
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Re: Maximum mag size for a bolt action rifle in WA

Post by MeccaOz » 03 Jun 2014, 11:41 am

Also I forgot to add There is a policy of not licensing rifles that will take AR/M16 magazines in a rifle that is chambered in .223 / 5.56 ... And in saying that ... I do know of guys who have licensed remmy pumps that do just that ...... Go Figure
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Re: Maximum mag size for a bolt action rifle in WA

Post by pmomd » 04 Jun 2014, 4:05 pm

So there is no limit technically, it's just limited in a round a bout way.

Great...
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Re: Maximum mag size for a bolt action rifle in WA

Post by MeccaOz » 04 Jun 2014, 7:05 pm

pmomd wrote:So there is no limit technically, it's just limited in a round a bout way.

Great...



LOL, Yup you got it mate :lol: :geek: :ugeek:
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Re: Maximum mag size for a bolt action rifle in WA

Post by subatom » 05 Jun 2014, 3:31 pm

Like 50 cal right?

You're allowed to shoot them at approved ranges, except nearly no ranges are approved.
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Re: Maximum mag size for a bolt action rifle in WA

Post by MeccaOz » 05 Jun 2014, 3:38 pm

Nods, you get it subatom :)
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Re: Maximum mag size for a bolt action rifle in WA

Post by Prettybird » 06 Jun 2014, 3:53 pm

subatom wrote:Like 50 cal right?

You're allowed to shoot them at approved ranges, except nearly no ranges are approved.


Yep.

Gun control without the "gun control".
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Re: Maximum mag size for a bolt action rifle in WA

Post by loopal » 09 Jun 2014, 3:12 pm

1290 wrote:Image


That looks crazy :lol:
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Re: Maximum mag size for a bolt action rifle in WA

Post by Aster » 09 Jun 2014, 3:12 pm

Pfft, who could be bothered loading it though :lol:
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Re: Maximum mag size for a bolt action rifle in WA

Post by MeccaOz » 10 Jun 2014, 8:53 am

Aster wrote:Pfft, who could be bothered loading it though :lol:


I was convinced thats why we have kids? Gun bearers and ammo loaders... right?
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Re: Maximum mag size for a bolt action rifle in WA

Post by Shotfox » 10 Jun 2014, 9:20 am

I bet you have one of those whipper snippers with endless cord as well
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Re: Maximum mag size for a bolt action rifle in WA

Post by Aster » 10 Jun 2014, 9:43 am

MeccaOz wrote:I was convinced thats why we have kids? Gun bearers and ammo loaders... right?


No such luck here. I've got to do my own busy work.
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Re: Maximum mag size for a bolt action rifle in WA

Post by Daz » 07 Apr 2020, 7:43 pm

I had a Remington 7615 pump .223 and had a a couple of 30 round AR mags which SAPOL firearms branch had no issue with, I had them email me that it was ok as there is no limit in any categories in SA except cat C. I printed an laminated the email and kept it in the safe so if I had an audit I was covered. I assumed all states would be the same

Oops... I just realised this was a 6 year old thread
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Re: Maximum mag size for a bolt action rifle in WA

Post by Ziege » 07 Apr 2020, 8:07 pm

No limit, but you can't import anything bigger than 10 round I think domestic products are open season, I have a heap of 25 shot mags and some others in 20 shot, both rim and centerfire. All store bought all bought in WA, I don't divulge too much about what for what because a lot of break ins in our district (however two of the main culprits are likely not an issue anymore, one in prison for 7 years no bail and yet to face more charges and the other was electrocuted to death recently) so keep a bit of a lid on it.... But if you can buy or make it local knock yaself out.


Oops also realised just commented on an old thread as well haha
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Re: Maximum mag size for a bolt action rifle in WA

Post by Diamond Jim » 08 Apr 2020, 1:01 am

Many tube mag .22s have a magazine capacity exceeding 10 rounds and continue to be legal. My Rossi has 10 rounds in .357M but can squeeze more in if loaded with .38Sp.
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