Airgun import experiences - via post/ courier route

[shiv]

Got my Air arms proj at last! had the FedEx guys deliver it home.

Customs charges Rs. 80 for warehousing, got accessories cleared as well including 1500 pellets !

ordered on 26th oct from Piramyd Air got my gun on 12 nov. Thanks Fedex

[deepakvarde]

Congrats!!! man. Did the customs act tough for the pellets?

[vmanicks]

Good Show Shiv

Start shooting and share your experience. Also pics of your new Air Pistol.

[Aryans with Guns]

Hi,


Does Anybody has any experience in returning defective good to Pyramid Air, since the one i recd. is defective and want to return,but would like to know custom formalities in order to escalate free flow return.......even a small piece of advise will bbe highly appreciated.

Thanks in advance

[Aryans with Guns]

Antony,

if you see my question, it is not about import,but to export ( or correctly say return) to Pyramid air...........if you really have some relevant suggestion.....share.....

[dev]

antony please don't post about illegal activity. I have deleted your post, be careful or I will ban you.

[ScoutSniper]

Do we need a NRAI membership to import a airsoft gun(bb gun) too??

[vmanicks]

Aryans - Can you highlight on the defect that you noticed on your rifle that you purchased from Pyramyd Air. During all my imports I have noticed that the packing is pathetic and the rifle is not double boxed. When customs open your consignment, then the entire package comes home in a disoriented condition.

I am not sure on the returning, however I prefer opting for 10 for $10 which enables to get a test report and check if the springer/PCP is working properly without any defect.

[Subal das]

USPS is the cheapest way to ship products from US to India. However their tracking system works till the time the product is in US. Once it reaches India you will have to rely on our postal department.

Natchez ships products through USPS or UPS

it was like that before, but now it tracks movement inside India too, and much better then Indian post web site, which in my experience only provide "information unavailable" kind of service.

[Aryans with Guns]

Hi vmanicks,

well i have a different experience regarding packaging as i found it sound in each of my imports.Actually when i opened my PCP, there is a crack at checkered grip on both sides......have no idea where did it come from and why "Pyramid Air " had shiped it. but from this whole episode ,i would like to share my experience here to all of potential buyer, who are planning to have next purchase from PA,that their cutomer support is realy Pathetic as far as when you lodge complaint against any defective goods and they don't even bother to reply your mails/queries and will leave you insane.. ....all you can do is to call them up and just get RMA#(return merchandise Authorisation #) and rest is on Custom's mercy ........that's the reason, i would like to have some tips before i return this back to PA ...........

[andy_65_in]

after how much safe time can one reimport an airgun through the post/courier route-has anyone done it-please advise

[vmanicks]

Aryan - I second your thoughts as Pyramyd Air at times they don't seem to work the customer's way. During my Gamo CFX purchase I opted for a 10 for $10. However the test report was not available. Rather they had sent my test report to another customer which seem to be the most silly response to be given to a customer. Even after several calls I haven't received the copy of my test report for the 10$ that I spent.

Andy - To my knowledge there are no restrictions on your imports. However all your imports are logged at the port of entry when customs clear your package. So they should be having a data base of all Air Rifles imported by each and every shooter / club members. On a reasonable note I would advise you to import a air rifle / pistol with a 3 - 4 month gap.

[andy_65_in]

what about PCP pumps can they be imported or are they banned

-- Thu Nov 18, 2010 9:51 --

Thanks vmaniks-anyone else who can throw light on this fact- i mean by what timeframe can one reimport an airgun

[ScoutSniper]

Do we need a NRAI membership to import a airsoft gun(bb gun) too??

Pls can anyone help me with my query!!(I don't have NRAI membership)

I just wanted to get a airsoft sniper from pyramidair for casual plinking.

Is it possible?

[thomast1]

Do we need a NRAI membership to import a airsoft gun(bb gun) too??

Pls can anyone help me with my query!!(I don't have NRAI membership)

I just wanted to get a airsoft sniper from pyramidair for casual plinking.

Is it possible?

there is no differentiation when it comes to airguns or airsoft guns as per Indian regulations. Sad but Truth!.
So all rules for airgun apply for air-soft gun.

go there buy it carry it back, you dont need a membership (its NRAI or affiliated clubs).

Thomas