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HR&PC Range Limits

   This range is approved for firearms using smokeless powder ammunition within the following limits:

     Maximum calibre:      .455
     Maximum energy:      475 ft lb (foot pounds)
     Maximum velocity:      1,710 fps (feet per second)

   Black powder loads are NOT to be used.

   Typical velocities and energies of suitable factory ammunition are:

     .22 LR      1,200 fps      100 ft lb
     .22 LR HV      1,430 fps      160 ft lb
     .38 Special 125gr      900 fps      225 ft lb
     .38 Special+P 158gr      975 fps      340 ft lb
     9x19mm      1,225 fps      413 ft lb
     .44 Special      870 fps      340 ft lb
     .45 ACP      830 fps      400 ft lb

   For the guidance of those who reload, the following are the velocity limits for popular bullet weights to remain within the maximum range energy limit of 475 ft lb:

     110 grains          1,395 fps
     125 grains          1,310 fps
     158 grains          1,160 fps
     200 grains          1,035 fps
     225 grains          975 fps
     240 grains          945 fps

   Typical velocities and energies of unsuitable ammunition are:

     .17 Mach2 17gr      2,100 fps      166 ft lb
     .17 HMR 17gr      2,550 fps      245 ft lb
     .17 HMR 29gr      2,350 fps      250 ft lb
     .22 WMR 30gr      2,300 fps      322 ft lb
     .22 WMR 40gr      1,875 fps      324 ft lb
     .357 magnum 125gr      1,450 fps      583 ft lb
     .357 magnum 158gr      1,475 fps      763 ft lb
     .44 Magnum 240gr      1,475 fps      1,160 ft lb
     .223/5.56mm 62gr      3,100 fps      1,303 ft lb
     .308/7.62mm 147gr      2,733 fps      2,437 ft lb

   Please ensure that you understand these range limits and how they apply to the firearms and ammunition that you use, particularly if you use downloaded ammunition in Full Bore rifles at the range.
   The club reserves the right to chronograph any firearm and ammunition combination being used by its members at any time.
   Exceeding these limits presents a completely unacceptable safety risk and may result in costly damage to the fabric of the range.
   The consequences for anyone found doing so will be severe.

HR&PC

Home Office Approved Full Bore Rifle & Pistol Club

Home Office Ref - 2021808

National Rifle Association (NRA) Affiliated

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