Ranger22
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That makes sense, wish they were that price now
Reloading Equipment from the USA
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.270smoking
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Do it get your kit from America. I was over in New York City with the family and managed to get an afternoon to myself jumped on a train out to the nearest Bass pro shop. You will be overwhelmed with the kit on offer. But make sure before you go that the shop you are going has the items. Do it online just select the store location and double check what you want. I bought the Rock Chucker press and dies big saving. Flew with British airways the baggage weight allowance's are good so packed into suitcase dropped off at JFK and picked it up Inverness. Going again next year shopping list is growing.
bluesako
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me to matey still got plenty
MidlandsPaperPuncher
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If it makes you feel any better, they're currently the cheapest they'll ever be
DeerDucksFishin
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Brought stuff back from Boston in July, took the time before I checked in to tell TSA what I had brought the guy had a quick
Brought back stuff from boston in July, took the time at the airport to tell The TSA desk what I had he had a quick look in the bag put some sticker on it then I went and checked in, id also emailed them prior to the flight to ask and showed the guy their reply which said some like reloading and optics were not firearms components, no issue all the way home picked my bag up at airport and went home, I had a seamans ticket so 42 kg allowance as the bag with all the stuff was nearer 30,
Ranger22
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I knew it was coming, so stocked up when they were a more reasonable priceIf it makes you feel any better, they're currently the cheapest they'll ever be
I’m thinking about trying to bring back some brass early next year.
Just to clarify: you had all this stuff in checked luggage, and had no problems?
Mountain Bug
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Yes, thats correct. Had them in the box as they were shipped to me and nestled in my checked bag. I never opened the box but it sounded like they were loose or bagged and loose.
Scott
Thanks for that.
Seems that there is some risk that TSA get uptight, but it varies a lot.
Mountain Bug
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TSA doesn't give a hoot what leaves the US so long as it is allowed in the hold of a plane. Only issue would be with your customs agents.
Scott
I sincerely hope you’re right…
Mountain Bug
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Just curious as to what chambering you are looking for? I may have some laying around as I don't reload but keep my brass.
Scott
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Scipio
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Regarding the older Rock Chuckers, egun.de a gun, and gun related german auction site, regularly have the rcbs2 and even at times 1 for sale, and at quite reasonable prices too.
Some of them will ship abroad, and for non silly prices too. They tend to specify if they're willing to ship it abroad in the add, but even the ones that stipulates that they wont, can at times be reasoned with, if one sends them a dm. It might be a good place for you to look @GR788 if you fancy and older Roch Chucker
That’s a very kind offer.
I’m after .22 ARC brass.
If it is any bearing on how I might get treated by TSA, I am an American citizen!
(Best aristocratic British voice: ‘I say there, do you KNOW who I am…’)
Mountain Bug
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I'm afraid that I don't have anything in that chambering nor do I know anyone that does but if I can be of any help please let me know.
Scott
That’s an extremely kind offer.
Help may take the form of putting in a good word with the judge…
Cootmeurer
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Mungo,
As Mountain Bug has said, feel free to use either he or I if you need assistance. As to reloading kit, it is considerable cheaper here, and as the OP said, many of the suppliers provide a decent discount for military or law enforcement (active or retired). If you want to order something that is legal but supplier won’t ship to the UK (MidwayUSA is one) you can ship to us and we’ll forward it on.
We have taken over bits and bobs for reloading on every trip over. Never had a bit of trouble. Common sense says stay away from primers, powder and once fired cases and they literally don’t care. The only issue I ever had was to seek clarification on a scope in regards to ITAR. As long as I stayed away from certain reticles there was no issue with the scopes.
As to personal baggage, most airlines charge $50-75 for a second checked bag up to 50 pounds, much cheaper than shipping. Last time I shipped to the UK a 4# item was $50
As Mountain Bug has said, feel free to use either he or I if you need assistance. As to reloading kit, it is considerable cheaper here, and as the OP said, many of the suppliers provide a decent discount for military or law enforcement (active or retired). If you want to order something that is legal but supplier won’t ship to the UK (MidwayUSA is one) you can ship to us and we’ll forward it on.
We have taken over bits and bobs for reloading on every trip over. Never had a bit of trouble. Common sense says stay away from primers, powder and once fired cases and they literally don’t care. The only issue I ever had was to seek clarification on a scope in regards to ITAR. As long as I stayed away from certain reticles there was no issue with the scopes.
As to personal baggage, most airlines charge $50-75 for a second checked bag up to 50 pounds, much cheaper than shipping. Last time I shipped to the UK a 4# item was $50
Stuffed a few bits from Cabela's in my wife and 10-year old Daughter's suitcases when returning from Disney without problems. That said I refrained from Berger bullets and a Nightforce scope.
The electronic case trimmer was offered in both voltage options.
K
The electronic case trimmer was offered in both voltage options.
K
I ended up buying smaller bits including dies. No issue on that (as you would expect) through TSA and it was below the customs limit anyway for the UK side. It saved me a fair wack for the small amount I spent overall.
Other mostly heavier bits including press sourced elsewhere as I took the advice of some of the other replies on here
Other mostly heavier bits including press sourced elsewhere as I took the advice of some of the other replies on here
Thanks very much! That’s very generous and much appreciated.
I have family in Denver and Phoenix, so addresses to send stuff to isn’t a problem. The real worry is whether TSA will make a fuss about brass or not.
