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Old 01-07-2014, 10:29 AM
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I’ve heard of people ordering scopes online and they had them shipped to Canada from the US no problem. What sites ship rifle scopes to Canada?
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Old 01-07-2014, 11:53 AM
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http://www.4scopes.com/
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Old 01-07-2014, 12:23 PM
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X2 . I have bought multiple scopes here. Not one issue.
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Old 01-07-2014, 01:12 PM
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Old 01-07-2014, 01:50 PM
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Try some retailers here as well. I just ended up buying one from Canada after weighing the added cost against the possible duty charges as well as the import fee (which is generated by 4scopes).
Nothing's worse than the lunchbag letdown when you find out you have to pay another big chunk at the post office.
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Old 01-07-2014, 04:42 PM
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I dont know what you are looking for but this site seems to have a good supply http://www.higginsonpowders.com/pricelists.html and since they are in Canada there is no brokerage fee's.
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Old 01-08-2014, 11:08 AM
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I don't think they can ship scopes from the US to Canada any more.
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Old 01-08-2014, 11:14 AM
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I don't think they can ship scopes from the US to Canada any more.
Pretty sure they can, it's just that most companies choose not to obtain an export permit, cause us Hillbillies is small potatoes to them.
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Old 01-08-2014, 11:21 AM
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I ordered a scope from www.opticsplanet.com and it was stopped at the border. It was explained to me that it was due to the fact that it was a rifle scope with an illuminated reticle , appearantly that puts it into a seperate class from normal optics . I got my money back when the product was returned to them in the shape It was sent in
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Old 01-08-2014, 03:32 PM
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+1 to 4scopes. But try to buy Canadian! Join canadian gun nuts and check out the dealer list.
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Old 01-08-2014, 03:50 PM
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I don't think they can ship scopes from the US to Canada any more.
4scopes has their ducks in a row.

Another thing to note is that if you buy a Leupold in the states - Korth(Canadian Leupold dealer) won't do warranty work on a scope purchased in the states. This is second hand info, so someone correct me if I'm wrong.
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Old 01-08-2014, 05:30 PM
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4scopes has their ducks in a row.

Another thing to note is that if you buy a Leupold in the states - Korth(Canadian Leupold dealer) won't do warranty work on a scope purchased in the states. This is second hand info, so someone correct me if I'm wrong.
That is correct, but Leupold has no problem warranting for you, it is just Korth that won't touch it.
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Old 01-08-2014, 09:40 PM
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Right, forgot to add that. Thanks for the clarification.
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I’ve heard of people ordering scopes online and they had them shipped to Canada from the US no problem. What sites ship rifle scopes to Canada?
Mystic Precision
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Old 01-09-2014, 04:39 PM
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Its not looking good for buying scopes from the US with the currency exchange, shipping, customs, taxes, and potential warranty problems. Ill check out Canadian dealers and keep looking for used
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Old 01-09-2014, 06:38 PM
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Its not looking good for buying scopes from the US with the currency exchange, shipping, customs, taxes, and potential warranty problems. Ill check out Canadian dealers and keep looking for used
What are you looking for?
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Old 01-09-2014, 07:27 PM
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http://www.dantesports.com/en/index.php

Dantes out of Montreal has good prices


ZEISS CONQUEST 3.5-10 X 44MM
699.77$ CAD

WSS 819.00

geat rifle prices

Sako A7's

WSS
SAKO A7 – SYNTHETIC/BLUED

Item #297230

Price: $1179.99

Dantes
SAKO A7 SYNTHETIC CAL.7MM REM MAG
829.77$ CAD

WSS
SAKO A7 - SYNTHETIC/STAINLESS
Sako
Item #297236

Price: $1299.99


Dantes

CAL.7MM.REM.MAGNUM
24 3/8” STAINLESS BARREL
BLACK SYNTHETIC STOCK
3 SHOT DETACHABLE MAGAZINE
**RECEIVE A FREE BURRIS FULLFIELD E1 3-9 X 40MM RIFLESCOPE AND BURRIS ZEE-RINGS, A $300.00 VALUE. **

SKU:
JRA7S70
In Stock?
Yes


Price: 1,197.77$ CAD
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Old 02-05-2014, 08:52 PM
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http://www.dantesports.com/en/index.php

Dantes out of Montreal has good prices

geat rifle prices

Sako A7's

WSS
SAKO A7 – SYNTHETIC/BLUED

Item #297230

Price: $1179.99

Dantes
SAKO A7 SYNTHETIC CAL.7MM REM MAG
829.77$ CAD
The one at Dantes to my knowledge does not include the scope, rings, or base. That would explain the 300 dollar difference.
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The one at Dantes to my knowledge does not include the scope, rings, or base. That would explain the 300 dollar difference.
Tack on the money for shipping and insurance and it's the same.
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Old 02-05-2014, 10:32 PM
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Buy local and support the little guys if possible.
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