@anderset20
No.
I've asked this but was informed they must be 7rnd when entering NZ, for A-Cat.
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@anderset20
No.
I've asked this but was informed they must be 7rnd when entering NZ, for A-Cat.
Ok sweet thanks @huntingkiwi
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No, i think if you own a A cat gun the mags will fit in you cannot have possession or access to any mag holding more than 7 rounds. So the way i read it you can buy 7+ mags no problem as long as you dont have a semi-auto, ask your AO.Quote:
Originally Posted by grunzter
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No, pretty sure the new law says the mags must not appear to hold more than 7 rounds, period. If you get them delivered to a gunsmith who physically shortens them for you, and then hands them over, maybe OK, but that isnt economic. Just buy 5s or maybe the Spear's 7 rounders, about $65 I think.Quote:
Originally Posted by anderset20
Probably not
Yes service rifle competition should be valid enough a reason*. Id suggest going along to the WSRA shoots WSRA I think you can shoot 5 times a year for all of $25 associate membership, or $85 full.Quote:
Originally Posted by turner nz
I am about to go myself, planning to, for the 31st August shoot.
*Ive asked my AO if I can import a bayonet as the competiton I want to shoot in December requires one is fitted but I dont have one for my Pattern14 gun. The AO seemed happy enough as that was a valid enough reason, but Im supposed to try and get one here first, which I will if I can, but Ive not seen one for sale in the months I have been looking.
Steven just found this so explains it better. Yes are aloud ten shots but must be pinned to 7 before Nz,
"Centre fire Semi-automatic magazines that look like they hold 10 rounds will now be allowed, although they can still only hold a maximum of 7 rounds. (Rimfire capacity has not changed). This may seem a minor concession, but in fact it makes it easier to obtain magazines. Production 10 round magazines exist for many semi-auto rifles, but not usually 7 round. Our importers will be able to bring in (modified) 10 round magazines, provided they are pinned or modified to 7 rounds before arrival on NZ shores. "
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You can have a mag that appears to hold 10, as long as it only holds 7. "Appears to hold" is a hilariously stupid subjective metric
Would have been much better if they increased the limit from 7 to 10 to align us with the manufacturers (-:
Ah cool, I didnt know about the concession.Quote:
Originally Posted by anderset20
Yeah it's almost awesome
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It's almost not a pointless onerous imposition, no, wait, it still is
Update time!
Got my import permit in the mail last Friday. As you may recall from a few pages back the local AO was putting the screws on me for hand ins, clearly this was not the bar of entry he made it out to be, the only reason I put down was "magazines for open class service rifle". I got three pieces of paper, entitling me to import five various AR15 magazines, and one various AR15 pistol grip. I'm assuming they say various as I put generic down for the brand so as to keep my options open. Which may be a good thing as it may be that Magpul gear is off the menu again, as when I emailed Sandy at Brownells for a shipping quote I was informed that the Pmags I inquired about are not able to be shipped internationally. I'm waiting to hear back from her on whether I can get some Brownells Tactical mags instead, but it's slow going as you seem to be limited to one email per day, and one answer per email. Will update when I get more info to hand.
Lancer is good to go
Yeah I'm pretty sure it's just a manufacturer thing, but the responses I'm getting are so short and vague it's mind boggling.
They are just canned responses. Sandy and Neijse are robots.
And no the magpul thing is a a Brownells thing.
Any recommendations on alternatives to Brownells? Cabelas looks like the shipping me be a little extreme.
Cabelas won't ship gun parts internationally.
Cabelas is a terrible store and you should never shop there
Well that answers that then. Have settled on five Brownells Tactical magazines and a BCM Gunfighter grip. After nine emails I'm back at waiting for a shipping quote. It's like teaching sign language to a blind person.
It'll be $40-50 using parcel post priority
Got my reply a little earlier in the week, $55USD (good call Banana). So now I just buy the stuff, and then when it turns up at Customs they will hit me up for import cert, which I send them?
Pretty much. I check the tracking details, when they say 'customs clearance' I send the permit. The letter from customs can take fucking ages.
Damn right.Quote:
Originally Posted by Banana
A friggen $5 recoil buffer for an AK in one of my orders held up everything else for 5 weeks by the time the letter arrived.
Cheers guys, little pro-tips like these are always good to have.