Thread: Buyinig Scope in States

I have tried and failed to think of a witty answer to that.

Gow did ya get on?

Yep all good got it sitting on the kitchen table. Got optilocks on the way from reloaders and I'll mount it on the weekend I guess. Never done that before for myself so if anyone has a good tip that would be great.

what was teh total cost mate? nzd

Originally Posted by WillB

Yep all good got it sitting on the kitchen table. Got optilocks on the way from reloaders and I'll mount it on the weekend I guess. Never done that before for myself so if anyone has a good tip that would be great.

Optilocks ? If you're mounting it on a Sako make sure the mounts are snugged as far forward on the dovetails as you can get them and make sure the rear mount is seated properly and not rocking on the little recoil lug....easy peasy

B

Originally Posted by Husky1600

Am in the US now, off shopping today. It is best to carry optic's in your carry on, cos thats where you can look after them. Take it out of the box, and have the gunshop fit a set of second hand cheap worn rings on it, put a bit of tape or rubber tube on it to make it look used, take it outside and look through it at a target or deer or goose or whatever and it then becomes second hand. And dont carry any of the wrapping, or paperwork etc with you. Then you shouldnt have to pay any GST.

Or better yet if you're that fussed about the packaging or warranty then just post the box back

Originally Posted by Husky1600

Am in the US now, off shopping today. It is best to carry optic's in your carry on, cos thats where you can look after them. Take it out of the box, and have the gunshop fit a set of second hand cheap worn rings on it, put a bit of tape or rubber tube on it to make it look used, take it outside and look through it at a target or deer or goose or whatever and it then becomes second hand. And dont carry any of the wrapping, or paperwork etc with you. Then you shouldnt have to pay any GST.

Yep.. done that a few times... as used sporting goods don't attract import taxes... even brought a mtn bike worth $5k as checked luggage.. just rubbed the tyres up well before I boxed it lol

Originally Posted by PerazziSC3

what was teh total cost mate? nzd

NZ 1175.

Originally Posted by shift14

Optilocks ? If you're mounting it on a Sako make sure the mounts are snugged as far forward on the dovetails as you can get them and make sure the rear mount is seated properly and not rocking on the little recoil lug....easy peasy

B

Thanks for that- should have said it's going on a Tikka. :/

Here's the ITAR List

https://www.leupold.com/wp-content/u.../ITAR_List.pdf

So if I'm wanting a 3x18-44 VX6 it'll get blocked?

@hotsoup VX 6 is fine. Mark 6 is different scope.

Ah I see, good to hear. Cheers @stug