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Hi all this may be a stupid question but do i need a import permit for a recoil pad?
Had a look on the police website and it wasn't quite definitive as it is a firearm part but not serialized like say a action or barrel so not quite sure any idea's
thanks in advance
Surely not, I wouldn’t define it as integral to the firearm. But I suppose it’s up to the powers above to define that.
part, in relation to any firearm or restricted weapon,—
(a)
means—
(i)
any component that, of itself, is essential to the discharge of any shot, bullet, missile, or other projectile from the firearm or restricted weapon; and
(ii)
any component that is exclusively designed to be, or is intended to be, an integral part of the firearm or restricted weapon (for example, a butt, stock, magazine, or other component that feeds or contributes to feeding ammunition to the firearm or restricted weapon); and
@Quicknock i would think the same but as you say it depends on the powers that be, ill order it and wait and see,
why bother importing one??? there are plenty to be had here already???? some very good slip ons for under hundy too.
Last time I checked, the view of the cops (yup, they make shit up as they go along...) was that if it attaches to a firearm, you need a permit.
It is not hard applying for a permit, download the form, do it in digital form so you have a backup (in case it gets lost...) and submit.
You could of course also try phoning your local arms officer, or if you have lots of time the central firearms unit to get an answer.
If it was me, I'd just do the paperwork as a precaution.
Red Band jandle, job done.Quote:
Originally Posted by Hbwanderer
Or for a firmer edition use a section of Cavallino tyre, (for a more staunch look you could use a section of Desert Dueler tyre!)
@257 Weatherby i did consider the jandle idea, could have bought one locally but was looking for a specific type of pad to match the era of the rifle I'm refinishing,
What sort of rifle, what butt pad are you after? May have something hereQuote:
Originally Posted by Hbwanderer
What sort of rifle, what butt pad are you after? May have something hereQuote:
Originally Posted by Hbwanderer
@Husky1600 its a churchill cambered in .308 they came with a redish vented recoil pad
Attachment 202666like this one
you can buy something very similar for not a huge expence...I shall have a quick squizz and see what I can find.
thanks Micky DuckQuote:
Originally Posted by Micky Duck
Will have a look when I get home, know I've got a couple of red ones, hopefully one the same.Quote:
Originally Posted by Hbwanderer
if you dont want/need red the options are lots bigger.
You were quick to find one buy unfortunately way to big,the stock is only 35mm wide buy 125mm long,but thanks for taking your time to find one,i have ended up getting one fron churchill them selves,apparently they had some old stock,my lucky day.
gonna ring the A/O on monday and see what he has to say about importing a recoil pad
mate if you look that trademe listing was from the UK......if they can send it,they know how to send it...you could do much worse than ask them.
If a pad was imported for a firearm then there will be some officious little bastard who will make life difficult for you. On the other hand an armpit cushion for a crutch would be a different story! Seriously, there is plenty of choice in NZ already, Pachmayr are first class (imported by Pain & Co), and Bisley pads are a very good pad for not much money.
Most pads are fitted oversize then trimmed to shape as almost every rifle has a slightly different shape...(except Tikkas which are all the same :thumbsup:)Quote:
Originally Posted by Hbwanderer
Nearly all aftermarket butt pads come larger than required and will need some fitting. Thats so when you are fitting it, you can match the stock shape and lines. Its an easy job to do, a little time and a little care. If you want some info on how to do it, let me know, or your local gunsmith. I think you will find a butt pad sent from Churchill will probably not match exactly, or may even be oversize and need to be fitted anyways.Quote:
Originally Posted by Hbwanderer
I brought a recoil pad from my local friendly sports sports shop. For an extra 20 bucks they fitted it aswell. Did a good job too !
It was a limb saver and in stock.
I know aftermarket pads are bigger than required and are trimmed to suite the stock profile this stock is quite slender and most aftermarket that suite are 10mm wider and 20mm longer like the Bisley pad, i want to keep the rifle correct to the period hence the a specific type of pad, it was lucky enough to find some rosewood to replace the tip and pommel but unfortunately the white spacers(if thats what they're called) were made of some sort of bone and to brittle to save.:oh noes:
just a update the recoil pad arrived in the mailbox on Saturday, is now fitted and ready to go
No police hassles importing it then?Quote:
Originally Posted by Hbwanderer
no issues apparentlyQuote:
Originally Posted by Bol Tackshin
