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Importation taxes in Australia, query
Hello Snipershide, Not sure where to put this question- so I've slotted in here. I live in Melbourne, Australia and am looking to purchase a riflescope from either US Ebay members or US Outdoor Sports stores. The potential saving from buying overseas is close to $2000 with our dollar being on...- Finn55
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Rifle Scopes Mounts, MoA, CM and MIL
Hello SnipersHide, I have a three parter for your collective knowledge. Anyone know of a good 3 ring picatinny mounted, quick detachable scope base for a 34mm tube? In addition, could you please suggest a good company to purchase picatinny add-ons (Fore grips, flashlight mounts) from? Also...- Finn55
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Photos Zeiss Spotter 60 on an Ashbury TACT-3S tripod
Re: Zeiss Spotter 60 on an Ashbury TACT-3S tripod ICEHOUSE, where did you mean? I'm currently trying to find a company that will ship it internationally, do you know of anyone?- Finn55
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Shipping query
Re: Shipping query Thanks aam, Not a bad idea, I will ring around tomorrow. SWFA emailed back, they can't ship outside the US due to export laws. I received word back from Adelaide Optical Centre, they quoted me on the Zeiss Diascope 65, not the Zeiss Spotter 60 despite me specifying the...- Finn55
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Shipping query
Re: Shipping query Hey Pete, Just a quick update: Scott emailed me back, and said that the 'Hensoldt guy' won't do business with him, and he also thought that it would be an export controlled item. Awaiting reponses from SWFA and EuroOptic. Here's hoping. I'll keep this thread informed, as...- Finn55
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Shipping query
Re: Shipping query Thankyou Pete and astro, Good tip with the 'mark as a gift'. How is this done though? Do I get the supplier to wrap a ribbon on the box or something not so silly? I will email both Eurooptic and LibertyOptics, thanks for the names Pete. Cheers, Finn- Finn55
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Shipping query
Re: Shipping query Thankyou all for your replies. The scope I'm chasing is the Zeiss Spotter 60. It's not listed on price catalogues in Australia as far as I know. Been into a few gun shops, who look on their Zeiss books. I've contacted a couple of places in Victoria and one in Adelaide to...- Finn55
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Shipping query
Hello SH community! I have a question for mainly the Australian contingent here, but will take any info I can get. I am wanting to purchase a spotting scope from Sport Optics in the US. I live in Australia, and apparently its very difficult to ship from the store to my door. Ideally I would...- Finn55
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Rifle Scopes Query on Zeiss vs S&B in lowlight
Hello SH community, I will be brief. Question 1: How different are the Zeiss 6-24x72 and S&B 5-25x56 when it comes to lowlight conditions? Knowledge: Specifications state similar twilight factors and identical light transmission. Zeiss glass has FL technology, apparently boosting lowlight...- Finn55
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Photos Zeiss Spotter 60 on an Ashbury TACT-3S tripod
Re: Zeiss Spotter 60 on an Ashbury TACT-3S tripod Would love to buy one in Australia. I emailed SportOptics if they ship internationally. Currently have a Leica Televid APO-60, straight design. Not happy with it, and I'm wanting to trade up. If any users know of Australian distributors I...- Finn55
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