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  1. 13-08-2019, 01:24 PM #1
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    NZ stores for Optics

    Who are the best people in NZ to buy scopes from? I cannot be arsed dealing with customs and their bullshittery.

    I tried to do a search on here, but couldn't find any info.

    Thanks
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  2. 13-08-2019, 01:57 PM #2
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    You local store..... support them as they will be struggling even harder for business in the current situation
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    Taihape sports for leupold.
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    Yeah mate...Ive been in there a few times whilst passing through...the older lady in there is bloody helpful....


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    Quote Originally Posted by Tuckerbox View Post
    Taihape sports for leupold.
    does old Giles still have taihape sports?
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    Quote Originally Posted by kayneb View Post
    does old Giles still have taihape sports?
    They will carry him out in a tikka box when he's 103 years old!

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    Was a good bugger always found him good to deal with, I guess the nice old black lab that used to greet you in the door way is no longer with him
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    Quote Originally Posted by Chazzwazzer View Post
    Who are the best people in NZ to buy scopes from? I cannot be arsed dealing with customs and their bullshittery.

    I tried to do a search on here, but couldn't find any info.

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    what ya need?
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    @gonetropo Haven't confirmed what I want yet, but at least two scopes (one for the 10/22 and one for the 7.62) are needed..
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    i have a 1X leupold prismatic ($400) and a 4X32 shorty for sale ($80)
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    Quote Originally Posted by gonetropo View Post
    i have a 1X leupold prismatic ($400) and a 4X32 shorty for sale ($80)
    what brand/model is the 4x32?
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    Quote Originally Posted by Russian 22. View Post
    what brand/model is the 4x32?
    gun city one. had it on the wifes sks so out it goes
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    Quote Originally Posted by gonetropo View Post
    gun city one. had it on the wifes sks so out it goes
    Ok. Eventually looking for a scope to put on my 22. Will keep it in mind
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    Quote Originally Posted by Russian 22. View Post
    Ok. Eventually looking for a scope to put on my 22. Will keep it in mind
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