Ammunition

27 May 2005, 02:16

douglast

Ammunition

I am going to SA in July. I found out that my PH has a new rifle and I was thinking about bringing him in some brass and bullets for the new shootin' iron.

My question is: are bullets and brass considered "ammunition" from an import perspective? Note, the caliber of the bullets and brass are NOT the same as the rifle I will be bringing.

Anyone have any thoughts on this? I am a little hesitant to create a situation that will further slow the process of getting through the importation.

thanks,
doug

27 May 2005, 02:23

Will

Should be okay if you keep your mouth shut

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27 May 2005, 03:15

Brad_Rolston

Douglast

They are "components" that can be put in your luggage , and do not have to be booked in with a rifle and live ammunition .

Brad

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27 May 2005, 03:48

LHowell

In 2003 I carried 250 6mm bullets in my checked baggage to South Africa aside from my 11 pounds of ammo for my rifle [.338].

I declared them at entry as "reloading components" and listed the values accurately at $24.00. There was never a comment or question by airline , TSA, RSA Customs, SAP - anyone.

I plan to do it again in August, unless the rules have changed.

Les

27 May 2005, 05:01

baboon

Last June I took my P.H. some .500 N.E. brass and bullets.The biggest problem was explaining to T.S.A. in Atlanta that brass and bullets was not loaded ammo and I was not over on ammo weight.

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With carrion men, groaning for burial.