chappers83 Posted May 12, 2012 Report Share Posted May 12, 2012 Iv been thinking about getting a rifle this last week for some rabbit on my permission, i have a. 22 air rifle but would prefer the powder burner. Lol just more fun, the feo did go out and check my permission for the air rifle so hopin they wont need to go again for the rimfire. Ive been looking about online at the cz thumbhole 16" . 22lr for £450 odd much better than the "local" shops will sell them. About £550 I havnt tried the old can you match the online price yet. But my question is as this will be my first rifle and the way norn iron fac works with technically needing to buy the rifle first before applying, how would it work with buying from the mainland and shipping to the rfd? it might be something id need to enquire with the shop about puting deposit down getting a receipt for variation request then if it passes ok then get it shipped to rfd? Thanks in advance. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
the enigma Posted May 12, 2012 Report Share Posted May 12, 2012 (edited) A slightly different situation,but, I bought a new air rifle in England a couple of years ago and my RFD over here charged me a £30 handling fee, along with the £35 postage I had to pay to get the gun over here. So really,that could be a big chunk of your £100 saving gone. Don't be afraid to play hard ball with your local shops,they mightn't move much on the price of the rifle,but if your going to be buying a scope,mounts and maybe a mod,they should be able to do a better deal on the whole package. If you decide to buy across the water,I'd first make certain that your ground is cleared for rimfire. Edited May 12, 2012 by the enigma Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
millrace Posted May 13, 2012 Report Share Posted May 13, 2012 they dont clear ground here anymore....its now down to the shooter to make sure the ground is safe for the calibre of weapon we intend to use on it...our responsibility... the local dealers i find live in fantasy world,,,,,always to dear and every gun is always hardly shot great nick etc...and they hate bringing things in.....best you can do is know the price it can b got for and try to deal in the middle of what he wants you to pay..... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tweedledee Posted May 13, 2012 Report Share Posted May 13, 2012 shelves have to be full of 22lrs,apparently mine was worth little and no one would want one when i went to trade it in Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rapid rich Posted May 13, 2012 Report Share Posted May 13, 2012 Its a buyers market here now. Phone around a few dealers and get a ball park figure then go in and 'flash the cash'/ let them know you're serious about buying here and now, it could surprise you the deal you could get. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chappers83 Posted May 13, 2012 Author Report Share Posted May 13, 2012 they dont clear ground here anymore....its now down to the shooter to make sure the ground is safe for the calibre of weapon we intend to use on it...our responsibility... the local dealers i find live in fantasy world,,,,,always to dear and every gun is always hardly shot great nick etc...and they hate bringing things in.....best you can do is know the price it can b got for and try to deal in the middle of what he wants you to pay..... I didnt think they checked anymore but the police did ring the farmer and went out and walked his land when i applied for my licence, the farmer has his own shotguns so unless they just fancied a leisurly dander about some fields to pass the day?? Lol Ill maybe go back and try haggle him down a little, altho seeing as my closest rfd hollow farm doesnt really deal with sales of rifles much, he might not mind me getting one sent to him as he gets pretty much all mine and my nephews business for carts n the clays, so would get the rimfire too. Food for though, thanks for info guys. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chappers83 Posted May 13, 2012 Author Report Share Posted May 13, 2012 E Its a buyers market here now. Phone around a few dealers and get a ball park figure then go in and 'flash the cash'/ let them know you're serious about buying here and now, it could surprise you the deal you could get. It was mccloys id went to yesterday, the fella was quite helpful but i was shocked by the price of some of his stock. I dont like strong arming people but suppose its the only way to get decent deal somtimes. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tweedledee Posted May 13, 2012 Report Share Posted May 13, 2012 E It was mccloys id went to yesterday, the fella was quite helpful but i was shocked by the price of some of his stock. I dont like strong arming people but suppose its the only way to get decent deal somtimes. dearest man in the country lol.get the phone book out and ring round and ask for cash price,as rich said it will surprise you.plenty of good secondhand stuff sitting about too Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
the enigma Posted May 13, 2012 Report Share Posted May 13, 2012 dearest man in the country lol. He has to pay for the flash new showroom some road.lol The price of some of his secondhand stuff is ridiculous. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tweedledee Posted May 13, 2012 Report Share Posted May 13, 2012 someone must buy from him lol.would nt be me though.always too expensive compared to other dealers. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
millrace Posted May 13, 2012 Report Share Posted May 13, 2012 and heres how u deal with him........eunuan "catch yourself on keep tapin that calculator cause i can buy it from england for,,,,"...followed buy deal or im off,,,,,,,,tends to work,,,,,,defo ring around we have a fair bit of choice over here but know your price and tell them what u will pay....oh and ignore the standard u dont want that and heres what u do want ive just got it in line....... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tweedledee Posted May 13, 2012 Report Share Posted May 13, 2012 any gun you look at he tells you he shoots one the same.heard it so many times.broken record.as you say the calculator gets some workout.maybe doin a maths exam.what happened to counting in your head? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
snap306 Posted May 13, 2012 Report Share Posted May 13, 2012 Mate call up to Maryland. I was up last week and he had a nice CZ with scope and moderator. Think he was looking £350. Scope could do with replacing though. It was a 3-9x40. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chappers83 Posted May 13, 2012 Author Report Share Posted May 13, 2012 Mate call up to Maryland. I was up last week and he had a nice CZ with scope and moderator. Think he was looking £350. Scope could do with replacing though. It was a 3-9x40. Thanks ill maybe try get down this week sometime have a look at it. iv been told also tannoky are quite rifle orientated, anyone know how are they with there prices? All being said mccloys new shop is quite nice, gun room is quite impressive as are all his prices, but for the wrong reasons mind, Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pastiebap Posted May 14, 2012 Report Share Posted May 14, 2012 E It was mccloys id went to yesterday, the fella was quite helpful but i was shocked by the price of some of his stock. I dont like strong arming people but suppose its the only way to get decent deal somtimes. Donal knows how to charge alright Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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