AKC's new crimp size Standard Procedure 1-g

[cabinliving]

AKC's new Standard Procedure 1-G The one change is .22 acron crimps shall not be used. I own a NEF Gardiner starwhter pistol which takes .22 acorn crimps( all calibers up to .32 are acceptable). Does anyone know what crimps I could use that are .32 or less in my pistol ? I'm also trying to consult NEF to see what I can use. I know my pistol is no longer made, but hoping I can still use it as I'm very pleased with it.

[BigShooter]

I'm not familiar with your exact model but most starter pistols will accept the rest of the .22 blanks as well as the short acorn you're referring to.

[cabinliving]

Mark,
Thanks for your reply, but with the new ruling it has to be smaller than .22 not larger than .32. They're trying to eliminate damage to man and beast with quieter shots. So I'm wondering if I can put in a smaller crimp.
Pat

[rinker]

Your going to have a tough time consulting with NEF. They no longer exist. i think they were eventually absorbed by Remington. Good luck finding any one at Remington that knows what your talking about when you ask questions about your blank gun.

[cabinliving]

Rinker,
Thanks for the info. Now I know why I can't find a contact number for NEF. I think I'll try a gunsmith and see what will work.
Pat

[myerstenn]

Mark,
Thanks for your reply, but with the new ruling it has to be smaller than .22 not larger than .32. They're trying to eliminate damage to man and beast with quieter shots. So I'm wondering if I can put in a smaller crimp.
Pat

How can it be smaller than a 22 and not larger than a 32????

[cabinliving]

I'm sure I'm misunderstanding the differences as I'm a rookie (Jr hunter level/learning curve) with all of this. What I do know is that I can't use my .22 acorn crimps I usually use in my NEF starter model 822, 22 short blank.

The revised procedures state: ...All calibers up to .32 are acceptable. Blank pistols that fire shotgun 209 pimres are also acceptable. .22 caliber "acorn" crimps shall not be used. ...

I'll see if 209's can fit my cylinder.

Maybe you can translate what that means to a novice. It's all Greek to me. Yahsoo! I'll take my pistol and the new rule to Bass Pro and see if they can help me.
Thanks again,
Patricia

[ezzy333]

All 22 caliber other than acorns along with all calibers up to and including 32 are allowed. The acorns are too small and not loud enough and not what was posted unless someone has made a complete change. The acorns were never allowed in actual competion.

Ezzy

[deseeker]

I'm sure I'm misunderstanding the differences as I'm a rookie (Jr hunter level/learning curve) with all of this. What I do know is that I can't use my .22 acorn crimps I usually use in my NEF starter model 822, 22 short blank.

The revised procedures state: ...All calibers up to .32 are acceptable. Blank pistols that fire shotgun 209 pimres are also acceptable. .22 caliber "acorn" crimps shall not be used. ...

I'll see if 209's can fit my cylinder.

Maybe you can translate what that means to a novice. It's all Greek to me. Yahsoo! I'll take my pistol and the new rule to Bass Pro and see if they can help me.
Thanks again,
Patricia

209 primers will not fit in a NEF model 822. You can go to Home Depot, Lowe's, Menards, or most lumber yards and ask the people for the old style nail gun loads--either the lowest level(grey) or the next more powerful level(brown),I use the brown box--do NOT go above those levels. They are alot loader than acorns and cheaper too($7 to $8 for 100)--acorns are around $10 or $11. I have a model 822 so I know they will work well in your gun

[cabinliving]

Deseeker,
THANKS for answering my question! Off to Home Depot or Lowes.
Patricia
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