Airgun import experiences - via personal baggage route

[Sakobav]

stick with .177 rest is covered in details just research as nagarrifle suggested

Good luck

[ven99]

hi saptarishi and ngrewal, thank you for the message the thing is i dont have club membership so i dont know and i am from hyd and dont know what will happen i am going to buy a .177 air pistol walther in germany costing me 200 euros and as i have connecting flight to hyderabad i dont know what to do i have come to know that member ship is not mandatory i thonk i can make the pistol to hyderabad
little scared and dont know what .... i willbe buying it 2morrow .............
thank you all dont know wht will happen ......

-- Sun Jan 10, 2010 11:53 pm --

saptarishi can you tell me airgun is better or airpistol and which can be useful even for pratice ....
thanks

[to_saptarshi]

-- Sun Jan 10, 2010 11:53 pm --
saptarishi can you tell me airgun is better or airpistol and which can be useful even for pratice ....
thanks

It depends on your purpose . Air pistol is mainly use for target shooting where Air rifle can be used for target shooting and pest control , Since any type of hunting is banned in India, You can only use it for target shooting or plinking purpose. Now it depends upon you how you prefer target shooting/pinking , it can be done with both air pistol and air rifle.

As far importing via personal baggage is concerned , HW35 looks like a conventional break barrel Air rifle that most people are familiar with, where P88 looks like a real Handgun and skeptic officer may want to pass it through police verification to confirm its indeed an air pistol and since its Co2 powered the cost of shooting per pellets will be higher than break barrel and you may find trouble getting CO2 Capsules in India. Another concern is Airlines may not allow you to carry CO2 cartridges in flight for security hazard. Just my two cents before you actually decide to buy a P88.

And one more humble request to you regarding my name, I am Saptarshi and NOT Saptarishi.

[ven99]

hi saptarshi,
i am sorry to you about my mistake will never be repeted
so what do you suggest cp99 or any thing other ????
i dont have much knowledge ...
thanks and best regards
amreeth

-- Mon Jan 11, 2010 12:55 am --

hi saptarshi,
i have seen hw 35 for 300 euros and p88 200odd and cp99 for 160euros i dont know what to buy and bring ....
confusing ....
thanks
amreeth

[to_saptarshi]

Amreeth,

Ask these questions to yourself

1. Why you want to have a air rifle/air pistol ?
2. How you are planning to get CO2 Cartridges in india ?
3. Are you ready to pay Rs 500 or more for per 12gm capsule in India for just shooting your pistol ?
4. Is there any particular reason for preferring Air pistol over Air rifle ?

If you are not sure or don't know the answers I would advise you to go for HW35 rifle. Weihrauch is an excellent company and famous for their outstanding accuracy and quality. and if you are really keen to get an air pistol , I would advise you to go for some break barrel air pistol or go for the HW45 which is one of the best in this category and stay away from Co2 powered pistols unless you want to spend a lot every time on CO2 capsules in India.

[nagarifle]

at the end of the day, you buy your airgun and take your chances like everyone else.

[Bratz]

I am planning on getting a 0.177 350 magnum Diana air rifle through the Bangalore International Airport. I am not a member of any club. I will be using cathay pacific and coming via USA.

I would like to hear from people who have imported air guns through BIAL, do they enforce the deal wood test in Bangalore? How much is the duty?

At 1250 fps I am doubtfull of the diana passing the test.

GUYS looking for your responses, please help

[ven99]

hi bratz ,
i am also new here and i have read some posts and i feel banlore is not a problum you have to just go througe some formalities
dont worryy and bring be cool and quite with customs people ....
all the best

-- Tue Jan 12, 2010 2:33 pm --

hi saptarshi,
what is this model fwb300s ?? and what do u think about it ????
thanks
amreeth

-- Tue Jan 12, 2010 3:01 pm --

hi ,
i dont underatand the difference between cp 88 and p88 _??????
amreeth

[dev]

I am planning on getting a 0.177 350 magnum Diana air rifle through the Bangalore International Airport. I am not a member of any club. I will be using cathay pacific and coming via USA.

I would like to hear from people who have imported air guns through BIAL, do they enforce the deal wood test in Bangalore? How much is the duty?

At 1250 fps I am doubtfull of the diana passing the test.

GUYS looking for your responses, please help

Change the spring to a lower powered spring that will reduce the velocity to 650 or 750 fps. This in .177 will easily pass the deal wood test. You really don't need more power for plinking, in fact most of just get happy with the velocity with hardly any use for the excess bang. If you can buy from the USA then get a tuner like mike mellick to tune it down and have a smoother shooting air rifle like a B 26/ B28 which is Chinese copy of a HW. It will be half the price of a HW.
Mike's shop can be found at www.airgunartisans.com
Regards,

Dev

[to_saptarshi]

hi saptarshi,
what is this model fwb300s ?? and what do u think about it ????
thanks
amreeth

FWB 300 is a Single Stoke Spring Powered Air Rifle mainly for Match Shooting. Its a Masterpiece and work of Art in my opinion and can score above 570 in a 60 Shot match easily in good hand. Would be an excellent choice if you can find one in good nick and unmolested condition. in USA a good condition FWB300 (Approx 90%) condition will sale somewhere between 400 to 500$, I know a person Jim Edmondson in California deals with FWB300S. Try your luck in case you find this gem in a good price.

[ven99]

hi saptarshi,
cant i get a brand new one i europe i wil find the price and post it 2maro and comming the price at any time i feel usa is cheaper
and can you also tell me about hw 45 and cp88 and p88 ..
thanking you
amreeth

[to_saptarshi]

Amreeth,

Feinwerkbau no longer made these model, whatever available in the market are second hand so I doubt you will get a brand new FWB300. HW45 is one of finest Air Pistol ever produced by HW , its accurate and powerful enough in respect to Air pistol. Sorry I dont have much experience in Walther CO2 pistol may other member can provide you more details.

One request this is becoming OFF TOPIC now and we deviated from the actual subject content of this thread. This thread is very important for all of us who wants to bring air gun/rifle as personal baggage during their overseas visits. So I request you to post your queries in existing/new thread in appropriate section , as It is not a good idea to hijack a important thread like this. Also there are many discussions on best airguns/ good airguns on budget etc. I request you to go through those posts , that may give you a fair idea of popular makes and model and their prices and pros and cons. Also it will help you to narrow down your choices which will fit your preferences and budget.

Hope this helps

[tirths]

i agree with tirths, try for a second test and take you own wood as well after finding out type of wood they use and if they will allow you to bring you own wood.

all the best

they did not give a second chance, as once given is given..

Finally what is the story now? You haven't updated us.

[srkhan]

Who can Help me? I am a Bangladeshi man here...

I am from 6 months after this [for buy a Diana Air gun]. unable help myself to get it from Dubai.
Then i have manage to bought a GAMO 3-9x32wr SCOPE from Dubai VIA EMS. B4 Buying a Air Gun i bought a SCOPE!!!
Shame on my country Rules!!! 250% import TAX on Air Gun!!!

[king234]

alright so ive fired my p800 alot and i give it a 1 out of 10 because its just crap, its so slow makes so much noise, spare the horrible accuracy the gun costs 45pounds. so now when i have given up with this gun i would try to get some gamo pellets to see how it shoots with them. Do u think one of my relative can bring the .177 pellets in baggage without any hassle?