Just to say that taking the rifle was easy. Turned up at LHR and went to special assistance counter. Filled out a declaration that the gun wasn't loaded and that stickers had been attached to the rifle and ammo. (Even though Air Canada had no stickers) Paid the £30 firearm handling charge.
Chap from the airport handling company showed up. Signed my Rifle and luggage with the lock box of ammo over to him.
Then went through security,
On the Airside I went to meet the handling agent at the Customs desk where I opened the rifle case in a separate room and showed the Customs Officer the serial number present on the receiver. Showed him my UK FAC.
He then had a little paddy about the lack of stickers and spent a while having a dig by phone to the airport police and Air Canada before they all agreed there were no stickers to be had.
That was that and I was on my way.
On the Canadian side after passport control I told the Customs officer I needed to declare my rifle and he directed me to the something to Declare channel.
Nice chaps helped me sort the import form. Inspected my rifles serial number and had a nose at my hunting knife. All good I went to a window and paid $25 for the import and temporary Canadian Firearms permit.
All told the Canadian side took 20 minutes.
I had bought 20 rounds with me but intend to use the 5kg ammo allowance on return as Walmart (yes Asda) had 3 different brands in stock yesterday for .300 Win Mag and at £15 a box of 20. I cannot reload the .300 Win Mag for that! To make this purchase I had to show my temporary Canadian permit.
Also saw .300 Win Mag ammo with Nosler bullets in Canadian Tire for $69.
Bought a load of Real Tree clothes in Walmart too. My advice would be not to bring camo. Coals to Newcastle!
Have been to a range "Club de Tir" this week here in Qubec. Very welcoming. Got hands on with a TAR-21 Tavor and this little lot: