Importing a rifle from England.

kopcicle · Jul 13, 2023

Anyone know of an 08 that won't bust my , ummm, savings to import from the UK?
I haven't done this in over 20 years so I'm clueless.

When I can get the item for a tenth of the cost on the Isle it makes sense.

flydipper · Jul 14, 2023

You could try Red Rock trading post in Utah. I have been getting some High Standards from them that they are sourcing in Finland.

JRuby · Jul 14, 2023

I would love to import some nice double barrel shotguns from across the pond. Please post what you find I will do the same.

nick1980 · Jul 14, 2023

I'm a 08, curious what kind of numbers have you heard? I've done a handful of double barrel shotguns from over there.

VinnieBoomBah · Jul 14, 2023

Love to know what your looking to get! :s0093:

JRuby · Jul 14, 2023

nick1980 said:
I'm a 08, curious what kind of numbers have you heard? I've done a handful of double barrel shotguns from over there.

That is good to know. I have not really looked real deep into this as I wanted a method before I got serious about the hunt. What does it cost to import a shotgun from England - just a ball park figure please.

kopcicle · Jul 14, 2023

nick1980 said:
I'm a 08, curious what kind of numbers have you heard? I've done a handful of double barrel shotguns from over there.

about double my mortgage payment for a bolt rifle :-/

kopcicle · Jul 14, 2023

VinnieBoomBah said:
Love to know what your looking to get!

Any number of CF2, CFT, BSA's
The CF2's because not only are they great rifles but over here they're rare and somewhat pricey. In the UK they use them for fence posts. Not quite that bad but most trade at under $400. Some under $200. I would like to 270AI so I can retire an old friend. I'd like to .277-08 because. An original 6.5x55 because they were never imported in other than ones and twos.

The CFT because Palma before I deteriorate any further. A long action 6.5 so I can go to the range and tell the Zoomers I'm shooting 6.5 and before they can ask further cut loose with a necked down 300wm with a brake.
I'm a bit of a sadistic old curmudgeon.

A CFT in 300wm is a bit of a unicorn for me. I have a lot of experience with .308 bore heavies but I've never been able to drive the new projectiles at elevated velocities. Most all of my heavies go trans-sonic before 900 yards.

I have some dedicated tooling that may make a take-down version of the short action possible.

And I still don't understand why the CF2 doesn't get the love it deserves.
If you don't believe me look at gunbubblgom. There is one atm.
Find someone stateside or even on this forum that has a CF2 and see if they're willing to sell.
I think you'll find a quiet but dedicated cadre of loyal fans.

joken · Jul 14, 2023

kopcicle said:
Any number of CF2, CFT, BSA's
The CF2's because not only are they great rifles but over here they're rare and somewhat pricey. In the UK they use them for fence posts. Not quite that bad but most trade at under $400. Some under $200. I would like to 270AI so I can retire an old friend. I'd like to .277-08 because. An original 6.5x55 because they were never imported in other than ones and twos.

The CFT because Palma before I deteriorate any further. A long action 6.5 so I can go to the range and tell the Zoomers I'm shooting 6.5 and before they can ask further cut loose with a necked down 300wm with a brake.
I'm a bit of a sadistic old curmudgeon.

A CFT in 300wm is a bit of a unicorn for me. I have a lot of experience with .308 bore heavies but I've never been able to drive the new projectiles at elevated velocities. Most all of my heavies go trans-sonic before 900 yards.

I have some dedicated tooling that may make a take-down version of the short action possible.

And I still don't understand why the CF2 doesn't get the love it deserves.
If you don't believe me look at gunbubblgom. There is one atm.
Find someone stateside or even on this forum that has a CF2 and see if they're willing to sell.
I think you'll find a quiet but dedicated cadre of loyal fans.

CF2 270 on GB for $499 today