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I've not yet hunted afar with a wildcat, but I understand that airlines require that ammo be in its original box. So, how do you work it with wildcats?
 
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You know I think if it ammo is put in a TSA approved container you can get away with it. Some reloaders put their ammo in old boxes because some airport people don't know the difference between factory and reloader ammo. I am not exactly sure because Airline rules can vary. I would contact the airport authority and the airline you would like to fly with. They could give you the official rules.


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It doesn't need to be in factory boxes but approved boxes. I use 20rd plastic slip boxes & tape them closed. You should have no problems there. More of a concerne is the headstamp matching the rifle markings. Some countries care others don't, best to check. My most recent trip across the pond was 10/04, so things could have changed.


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Posts: 7752 | Location: kalif.,usa | Registered: 08 March 2001Reply With Quote
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We talked about this before if you own a computer make your own factory labels and seal the plastic boxs with them.
 
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Oh don't forget to put on keep out of the reach of children.
 
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Your ammo also has to be seperate from your rifle. You can not put it in the rifle case. This was in 04...not sure how much has changed. I carried 500 rounds in with my clothes in a duffle. I used the 50rd plastic cases u get from Cabelas.
 
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Originally posted by 9.3x62:
I've not yet hunted afar with a wildcat, but I understand that airlines require that ammo be in its original box. So, how do you work it with wildcats?


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there is NO requirement for original box..

in fact, it must be in a LOCKED box

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Well, thanks for the advice. Lots of different answers I see...

Anyway, I've always been told while flying that the ammo had to be in its original box... and was never told anything about it being in a locked box.

And unless I mis-heard, a hunter on a recent Northwest flight I was on was allowed to put him ammo in the (lockable) rifle case with the rifle...

Perhaps different airlines have slightly different rules...
 
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I suggest checking with the airline you bought tickets for before you arrive to check in for the flight, and find out exactly what that particular airline's requirements are.


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Posts: 4386 | Location: New Woodstock, Madison County, Central NY | Registered: 04 January 2005Reply With Quote
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Flew to Newfoundland 10/02 and they gave my dad severe grief about having reloads. The ignorant bit@h (she was NOT friendly) told him/showed him the "manual" that said, either factory box, metal, or ?wooden? box. How strong is the flimsy factory box, anyway? We had the plastic boxes taped together and she wasn't going to let him thru. She had no idea what a reload was, either. After 15 minutes of absolutely unprofessional behavior, a sheriff's deputy came over and all was cleared up in less than 15 seconds. Put her in her place.
When they asked my brother and I if we had reloads, we said, "Oh no-factory only" Wink Of course we had 'em. Obviously, call ahead of time, get the rules and get the name of the person you talk to, too. The other thing we did is because there was 3 of us, we each had some of the other's ammo just in case one bag didn't make it. Have fun!!


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