Recent content by JimP

What do you mean with no factory support? All Leopold carry a full lifetime warranty, and if that is what you want to put on the rifle I would pick one up where you can find one. If there is a problem with it just contact Leopold and send it in to them.

You might want to dump your cookies and check the bookmark

Not on the list but I picked up a sporterized Japanese Ariska in 257 Roberts. And while I love the cartridge and caliber this rifle isn't even good for a boat anchor.

There are a awful lot of US made firearms that Canadian's own that head over to Africa every day with zero problems. Not to mention other countries. In my mind you are over complicating this. If anything else find your government agency that handles permits and ask them. Or contact Henry at...

His problem is with the Canadian regulations to get a export permit

On my first trip in 2015 I had two extra unlocked padlocks inside of my rifle case. The agent opened my case and inspected my rifle and then asked me to relock the case. I started to lock it and she just started to laugh a little and said that I had left a lock inside of my case. I just told...

My rifle case has two lock tabs where I place two Master locks that are keyed the same. If your case has more than two tabs you either need to cut off the extra ones or have a lock for each and every tab. For my ammo box in my checked bag I have TSA keyed locks so if by chance they want to...

Most of the high fences in SA are to keep poachers out, not game. I doubt that most of the animals in the main farms that I have hunted have ever seen the high fence, the farms are that large.

I can't remember if I read if the policy with American has changed or not, but in 2022 when I flew out of Denver on American my rifle and luggage was booked clear through to Joberg on American and Qatar flying through Dallas. One problem with taking possession of your rifle case at JFK may be...

I agree but without a representative for him that knows the ins and outs he is out of his league so to speek

^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^ This right here. Unless you have imported merchandise or trophies before its best to hire a pro.

You won't go wrong with that package. The Leupold scope is very well made as well as the rifle.

Can't help much but have you talked to your outfitter about it?

Who has who??????????????

Doing your own clearing can be a lesson in frustration unless you have done it before. Not to mention extra fees for storage while the USFW and USDA get their act together. This is where a importer comes in handy. They make sure that all the paperwork is in order along with having bonded...