lksopener Posted September 21, 2011 Report Share Posted September 21, 2011 Hi Guys, Off to Las vegas for two weeks in november and was wondering if there was anything i should be keeping an eye out for? I know there is a bass pro shop within a reasonable distance and the last one i went to in florida was a mecca for all things shooting/hunting related! Any one been recently and got some good tips? I know already i am getting some duck and goose calls! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
huntsman Posted September 21, 2011 Report Share Posted September 21, 2011 any optics your after get them there, leupold is especially cheap, as is redfield, burris and Nikon if you have the spare dosh, treat yourself mate clothing is ded cheap aswell if you can fit any in your case Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John_R Posted September 21, 2011 Report Share Posted September 21, 2011 The Bass Pro is on Dean Martin and Blue Diamond, not very far from the airport and being a chain you will find a lot of the same stuff as at other Bass Pro shops. There are other shops, one called Accuracy Gun Store has some reloading and other odds and ends, but it is a small ramshackle place. Another store out near Henderson looks interesting, called Spurlocks, I think I will go there next time. I'll be there around the same time as you I think, working, but hoping to get a little time off. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cranfield Posted September 23, 2011 Report Share Posted September 23, 2011 A good tip is take everything out of its original packaging and if asked say you took it with you. I have made loads of trips to the US and brought things back every time. Twice I have been stopped at Customs UK for a random check and fortunately the $500 worth of fishing reels I had were loaded with line (they sell them like that in the US) , not in their boxes and they believed that I had taken them with me, otherwise I could have been made to pay duty on them. I think they see items on the security XRays and tip off Customs, things like optics could attract attention, I doubt clothing would. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John_R Posted September 23, 2011 Report Share Posted September 23, 2011 At least the limit on value went up a few years back. It was stuck at around £135 or so for ages, and is now somewhere around £345. That gives you £345 worth (need to check the exact figure) that you can have free of duty. If you do bring in a lot more than that, and get caught in an attempt to do so undeclared you forfeit the duty free portion. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MM Posted September 23, 2011 Report Share Posted September 23, 2011 Off to the USA... What to keep an eye out for? Americans, they are bloody everywhere! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wookie Posted September 23, 2011 Report Share Posted September 23, 2011 In Vegas I would say look out for the sharks at poker tables... They'll fleece you. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Canis Posted September 23, 2011 Report Share Posted September 23, 2011 A good tip is take everything out of its original packaging and if asked say you took it with you. I have made loads of trips to the US and brought things back every time. Twice I have been stopped at Customs UK for a random check and fortunately the $500 worth of fishing reels I had were loaded with line (they sell them like that in the US) , not in their boxes and they believed that I had taken them with me, otherwise I could have been made to pay duty on them. I think they see items on the security XRays and tip off Customs, things like optics could attract attention, I doubt clothing would. I would echo Cranfields advice - make sure that everything is without packaging and new clothes worn/dirty worn when passing through customs. Last time i was in the states i bought a hard airline style breakdown case and brought it through as one of my two pieces of hold luggage with what small and flat items i could put in it. When I unpacked I found a "with compliments slip" from the US customs inside the case which explained thath they had opened it to inspect. I Bet the yank inspecting it did some headscratching as to why a gun case was being put on a plane with no guns in it! I'd thoughly recommend going to a Cabelas Store while you are there- man shopping at its best - even if it means a couple of hours driving ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fatcatsplat Posted September 23, 2011 Report Share Posted September 23, 2011 I'd thoughly recommend going to a Cabelas Store while you are there- man shopping at its best - even if it means a couple of hours driving ! And set aside half a day if you do!!!! Very large playground of a store. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
buckaroo23 Posted September 23, 2011 Report Share Posted September 23, 2011 http://uk.wrs.yahoo.com/_ylt=A7x9QV6BoXxOxmAASZhB4iA5;_ylu=X3oDMTE2NTJobDA5BHNlYwNzcgRwb3MDMgRjb2xvA2lyZAR2dGlkA1VLTU9CMDAxXzcx/SIG=11j5d3j19/EXP=1316819457/**http%3a//thegunstorelasvegas.com/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
buckaroo23 Posted September 23, 2011 Report Share Posted September 23, 2011 i go next april for a week Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Budice Posted September 23, 2011 Report Share Posted September 23, 2011 5 weeks today and i'll be landing there as well Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ME Posted September 23, 2011 Report Share Posted September 23, 2011 anything i should be keeping an eye out for? "Women" with an adams apple and don't ask anyone where you can buy some fags.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
highseas Posted September 23, 2011 Report Share Posted September 23, 2011 In Vegas I would say look out for the sharks at poker tables... They'll fleece you. and stay away from reno... its a **** hole makes bradford look nice Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
togger Posted September 23, 2011 Report Share Posted September 23, 2011 Two weeks on Sunday and i'll be sat in a high seat is Osceala County, Florida, armed with a bow, hoping for the deer to come in. Can't wait. Will also be visiting the Bass Pro shop (my favourite). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
imissalot Posted September 23, 2011 Report Share Posted September 23, 2011 33 days and ill be in florida international drive never been so looking forward to it hope there is a few gun shops Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ditchman Posted September 26, 2011 Report Share Posted September 26, 2011 Hi Guys, Off to Las vegas for two weeks in november and was wondering if there was anything i should be keeping an eye out for? I know there is a bass pro shop within a reasonable distance and the last one i went to in florida was a mecca for all things shooting/hunting related! Any one been recently and got some good tips? I know already i am getting some duck and goose calls! by a multi tool leatherman they are half the price over there.............. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Redditch Posted September 29, 2011 Report Share Posted September 29, 2011 (edited) Check out these guys, they have dove (Not pigeon, but easily converted with some white paint) and crow decoys from Triple Play. Cheap if you don´t have to pay the duty and UPS on them http://www.rchuntingstore.com/servlet/StoreFront Edited September 29, 2011 by Redditch Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steve_b_wales Posted September 29, 2011 Report Share Posted September 29, 2011 Check out these guys, they have dove (Not pigeon, but easily converted with some white paint) and crow decoys from Triple Play. Cheap if you don´t have to pay the duty and UPS on them http://www.rchuntingstore.com/servlet/StoreFront I recently bought the Triple Play item from this company. The owner is great, and wrote 'Gift, Happy Birthday' on the package for me, so that I could avoid any duty. I had the dove one, but very easily converted it to crow, by removing the inserts in the dove decoys, and fixing them to full bodied crows. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Redditch Posted September 30, 2011 Report Share Posted September 30, 2011 I recently bought the Triple Play item from this company. The owner is great, and wrote 'Gift, Happy Birthday' on the package for me, so that I could avoid any duty. I had the dove one, but very easily converted it to crow, but removing the inserts in the dove decoys, and fixing them to full bodied crows. Yep, I had to pay duty on mine, I got the crow and the dove versions excellent bit of kit Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kent Posted October 1, 2011 Report Share Posted October 1, 2011 Hi Guys, Off to Las vegas for two weeks in november and was wondering if there was anything i should be keeping an eye out for? I know there is a bass pro shop within a reasonable distance and the last one i went to in florida was a mecca for all things shooting/hunting related! Any one been recently and got some good tips? I know already i am getting some duck and goose calls! Very much depends on the area, if there is no Duck or Geese in the area then calls will be mail order. They are very much more seasonal in thier stores than we are the basic phylosophy being stack it high sell it cheap move it on. Here it tends to be buy in a couple and mark them up so high that it will become cheap enough to sell in time with inflation. Our friends over the pond are major consumers who cannot seem to be without the latest thing - bodes better for thier economy than ours Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BenBhoy Posted October 6, 2011 Report Share Posted October 6, 2011 "Women" with an adams apple and don't ask anyone where you can buy some fags.... i did that exact thing when i was there. went into a shop that seemed to sell everything and uttered that line "excuse mate, do you sell fags??" quickly learnt to change that expression to 'Marlboro red please!!' Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lksopener Posted November 28, 2011 Author Report Share Posted November 28, 2011 Just over in Vegas and picked lots of good bits and pieces. Bass pro is fantastic, pretty much sell everything you could imagine at cheap prices. Shows how much we are robbed in the uk. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vipa Posted November 28, 2011 Report Share Posted November 28, 2011 (edited) . Edited November 28, 2011 by Vipa Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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