Yep, I think 1/2" for fallow should be legal for sure.
Yep, bigpete is right. If just powder and ball is considered "loaded" under the Vic Act then you can't even legally cross most roads/tracks. Let alone drive back to camp/home or store at home.
Imagine, you set up camp go for a drive load & hunt, then need to shoot it off or pull the ball so you can go back to camp to have lunch. Utter madness.
So I want to know what's considered legal. Then I can adjust how or where I hunt with the ML.
They have responded and asked to confirm some ID info. Last i checked they were processing lic applications late January. So I'm going to follow up at end of March. I dont expect a quick reply. They might be scratcing their heads. if I don't get an answer i will perhaps take it further.
I know many ML users consider ball and powder loaded. ( that means they know they are probably often unlawfull when hunting....WTF ) Apparently SSAA does on the range. I understand their view. But IMO it's safe and effectively inert without the cap. And certainly fullfills the intent & spirit of the Act. The removel of powder from pan and a leather coverl over the steel would I guess be the equivalent for flint locks.
I'm thinking a sensible out come would be that for hunting and travelling it's OK. But storage you must remove ball and powder. That would be workable & sensible. But I'm guessing because of how the Act is written it will be one or the other.
Patiently waiting.

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