Importing airguns into India

[GasramGandu]

The last I remember the Techstar was available in 0.22 cal only. Is the 0.177 a new development?

Cheers
GG

[andy_65_in]

The techstar is no more sold by bsa even in the usa but i read its old reviews by jim chapman etc.must have inded ben a value for money PCP otherwise where will you get a $ 300 PCP brand new !and that too from a maker like BSA.

[gunpaps]

can you throw some more light on the NRAI details and which airguns do they import. I think they only import the match rifles and not the other brands like HW, Diana, BSA etc. It's better if you let us know after talking with NRAI
Cheers

yes NRAI only imports the match grade weapons and not these sporting weapons.
For the weapons you are interested in you should contact Gunmark Armoury in pune.

Gunpaps

[striker]

hai Friends
wat should be the specification of the "gun case" to carry the airgun in flight and .any alternates for the gun case suggested .
airgun dissembling & packing in hard case for transpoting in flight does help in any way......ie easy clearing of custum procedure or else

cheers
striker

[mundaire]

hai Friends
wat should be the specification of the "gun case" to carry the airgun in flight and .any alternates for the gun case suggested .
airgun dissembling & packing in hard case for transpoting in flight does help in any way......ie easy clearing of custum procedure or else

cheers
striker

The "case" requirement is an AIRLINE security requirement and NOT a customs requirement. As such, PLEASE check with your airline well in advance what their exact requirements are in terms of how to best pack the airgun for checking it in with minimum hassle.

Disassembling and packing can help fit it in a suitcase, that is if the airline will allow you to carry it in a suitcase disassembled. Not all of them will, so like I said earlier please check with your airline well in advance of your date of departure... better still check before making the booking so that you can choose an airline which gives you a minimum of hassle! By disassembling, most people simply mean removing the action from the stock, which is usually simply a matter or removing 3-4 screws.

As to customs, the disassembled airgun can make it easier for you to demonstrate to them that it is INDEED an airgun and NOT a firearm, BUT this is highly dependant on the customs officer on duty so is entirely on your individual luck...

Cheers!
Abhijeet

[yash3_great]

I am going to be in the Denver area for a week and I am planning to bring back an HW77 with me. The thing is i am not yet a part of any club and from the experiences that people have had, the customs might (if they feel like it), ask for a rifle club membership.

Do advise if I should still go ahead and try and get one or wait till next time.

[Mack The Knife]

Inder isn't a member of any rifle association but still managed to clear his air-rifle through customs.

If I am not mistaken, the same applies to Ranjeet and he has brought back two air-rifles and an air-pistol.

[yash3_great]

Thanks Mack The Knife, I think I will try my luck! I see on pyramidair that the HW77 has been discontinued, lets see if I can get one from a shop.

Also, few members have recommended to carry a print of the relevant pages from the TSA website and the Customs ruling on airguns. Can anyone point me to the said pages.

[Mack The Knife]

Thanks Mack The Knife, I think I will try my luck! I see on pyramidair that the HW77 has been discontinued.

The last one just got sold to TenX from IFG.

If you cannot find a 77K, consider a 80k or 95k if you want open sights. If you can budget for a scope then consider the HW97K, Air Arms TX200HC or TX200 Mk. III.

[Sujay]

Mack The Knife,

Is this one available on Pyramidair the same as HW77K sold in US under brand name 'Beeman' or is it something different ?

Beeman MK II Carbine

[Mack The Knife]

Hi Sujay,

Beeman do not make airguns. That is the HW77K.

Mack The Knife

[Sujay]

That is the HW77K.

Which means that the HW 77K is still available on Pyramidair . Or am I missing something ? Why Yash says that in PYramidair HW77K has been discontinued ??

[Mack The Knife]

According to TenX, who is in touch with Pyramid Air, they have run out of stock and will not be stocking it any more. For any further information e-mail them.

[striker]

friends
have anyone tried to import airgun from china


cheers
striker

[dev]

yes wrote to the shanghai airgun factory but they no weply maybe English is a problem . If anyone travels to Shanghai I believe they are easy to find.

Dev