Ask Solomon: Ammunition capacity and firearms classification

B.G. asks:

A friend of mine who was a guide & outfitter for years tells me that a semi auto hunting rifle with with a four shot clip is considered a “restricted” gun.
At the same time, a long term, well respected gun dealer tells me it is not considered restricted.
Who is right here?
I have long wanted to buy one to replace my tired old Parker Hale bolt action 06 but sure don’t want to buy trouble

Answer to follow…