Importing Snap Caps

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Importing Snap Caps

Post by Yes » 13 Jul 2021, 9:09 am

Hey guys,

I know it isn't illegal to import snap caps - but what's the chances the brains trust at custom will keep a hold of them/cut one open to check them out?

I want to grab some "Snappys" in 12g (or some B's Dummy's)... they look exactly like the real deal (not the full metallic style).

Cheers!
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Re: Importing Snap Caps

Post by No1Mk3 » 13 Jul 2021, 10:45 am

If they are in the manufacturers original packaging and xray OK you shouldn't have a problem, but if they are loose in a package, even well labelled (which they will need to be) there is a possibility they may be further checked. I suggest you contact ABF and inform them exactly what you want to import, Cheers.
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Re: Importing Snap Caps

Post by Yes » 13 Jul 2021, 12:32 pm

Thanks for that - I know Snappys are packaged/sealed... not sure how the B's Dummy's arrive.
Might just go the Snappys and hold my breath.
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Re: Importing Snap Caps

Post by Danny » 13 Jul 2021, 12:33 pm

Possible they'll be picked up if they actually scan the package but as long as they're sealed manufacturers packaging I wouldn't think you'd have any issues
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Re: Importing Snap Caps

Post by Bugman » 13 Jul 2021, 2:37 pm

I bought some snap caps when I was in the US and declared them when I got here. The customs guys had a quick look and were not worried. Off I went.
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Re: Importing Snap Caps

Post by ob1 » 13 Jul 2021, 4:40 pm

There is a guy on Australian Hunting Network doing a bulk order of snap caps from Kynoch, if you are interested.

Price list http://www.kynochammunition.co.uk/pdfs/snap%20caps.pdf
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