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[harsh94]

Hi every body, I want to bring a scope/center point to India as a part of my personnel baggage. Please let us know as being a non member of shooting club will I be allowed to do it?? & if yes, for 4.5 diana 350 which one will be better- a Scope or Center point.
Thanks/Harsh

[Vikram]

As long as it is not mounted on a firearm or air rifle, you can bring it in. You do not need a membership,AFAIK. Do a forum search as this has been answered a few times in detail.


Best-
Vikram

[harsh94]

Dear Vikram ji,
Thanks for reply.
I have tried to find the due information but could not find one. I would be grateful if you please share the information with me.
Regards/Harsh

[Vikram]

There is search function and it works.You can find info through that. One such thread.Please go through it.Hope it helps.

http://www.indiansforguns.com/viewtopic ... 12&start=0

[Grumpy]

Exporting is another matter - it is illegal to export a scope with higher power than x4 from the UK and the US also has restrictions in place .... but I`m not familiar with those.

[Lucky Luke]

@harsha54 -

There really should be no issue bringing in a scope if you are carrying it with your baggage. The Customs in India don't really hassle you for a single piece. The Customs in the US might cross-check your scope but usually let it go.

Grumpy has a valid point regarding the legality of a scope especially one that is > 4 X being exported, but this I think might be an issue when the scope is being exported via post/courier.

If you are coming over from the US you have almost a 99.9% of getting through without any issue. I have got a few Bushnells and Vortexes into India without any hitch at all.

Good Luck.

For yourDiana 350 it would be ideal to use the Vortex Diamondback 4-12 X 40.. It is slighty more expensive than the Bushnell ( Banner or Trophy )