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machi
Optics GrassHopper Joined: December/01/2013 Status: Offline Points: 10 |
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Posted: December/01/2013 at 23:21 |
Hello to all, thank you for the forum which really has a lot of info on scopes, really came in handy
I was wondering if it is possible to buy a SWFA scope from outside US. I have been told that is impossible to export a scope, but i have also read that you could export if you ask an export permit or the like. I really like these scopes in particular, because they have everthing i would like (mil mil and focus from 10m) as an airgun shooter and also their price looks good. Scopes are really expensive in my country, so i usually end up with chinese scopes. For example a Hawke sidewinder 4-16x50 would cost 1500 dls, used. any thoughts? |
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trigger29
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As far as SWFA goes I think you're out of luck. They won't sell you one. Sorry. I'm pretty sure the do NO out of country sales.
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machi
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thanks for the reply, after i posted i found the explanation of why they dont export. but still im a bit curious. If i buy a scope in person in the US (have friends that go there a lot), it would be illegal to take it out the country? SWFA says that scopes being in contracts with the US are prohibited, but scopes that are not in contracts? i have also read some of the info on exporting things from US, scopes seem to need an export license to my country, how would a person do to gain such a license? (maybe only shops or exporters have the oportunity).
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billyburl2
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The SS scopes do have NSN's, they are being used by our military
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If it is tourist season, why can't we shoot them?
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machi
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Ahhh i didn´t know that! thanks for the info. Its a pity i can´t buy scopes in the US, there is a lot from where to choose, and different qualities too. Here you have to choose between chinese or expensive european scopes...
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Scrumbag
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Machi, where are you? Within the EU?
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Was sure I had a point when I started this post...
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machi
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Im in Argentina, South America. Here it is legal to import optics, as a matter of fact i have recently imported one from China, for a spring air rifle. I recently started to participate in Hunter Field Target events and wanted to upgrade to a better scope. SWFA 10x with side focus seemed a really good option i heard similar scopes where used in UK for HFT.
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Skylar McMahon
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That is correct. We cannot export, nor will we assist in exporting. SWFA, only conducts business within the US.
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bugsNbows
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Playing by the rules huh Skylar!!!
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If we're not suppose to eat animals...how come they're made of meat?
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Skylar McMahon
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Ric, unfortunately we all do. But I'm a better man for following the rules.
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