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Buying a scope in the EU

  • 01-05-2021 6:41am
    #1
    ChrisBan
    Registered Users Posts: 52 ✭✭


    Hi all, have decided to upgrade the scope in my rifle. Have searched online in Ireland but can't find what I am looking for. Thinking of buying one from Europtics based in Slovenia. Has anyone done this, are there any issues with bringing a scope into Ireland.


Comments

  • #2
    Heavy handed
    Registered Users Posts: 202 ✭✭Heavy handed


    I’ve bought a few accessories off them in the past. Cant imagine there’d be too much of an issue getting a scope off them. I stand to get corrected on this tho.


  • #3
    Eddie B
    Registered Users Posts: 1,974 ✭✭✭Eddie B


    Well we are in the EU so can't see a problem


  • #4
    otmmyboy2
    Moderators, Sports Moderators Posts: 1,422 Mod ✭✭✭✭otmmyboy2


    Also a happy eurooptics customer.

    Had zero issues at all, good warranty service too.

    Never forget, the end goal is zero firearms of any type.

    S.I. No. 187/1972 - Firearms (Temporary Custody) Order - Firearms seized

    S.I. No. 21/2008 - Firearms (Restricted Firearms and Ammunition) Order 2008 - Firearm types restricted

    Criminal Justice (Miscellaneous Provisions) Act 2009 - Firearms banned & grandfathered

    S.I. No. 420/2019 - Magazine ban, ammo storage & transport restricted

    Criminal Justice (Miscellaneous Provisions) Act 2023 - 2023 Firearm Ban (retroactive to 8 years prior)



  • #5
    Grizzly 45
    Registered Users Posts: 14,949 ✭✭✭✭Grizzly 45


    Work away,no problem buying optics in the EU.

    "If you want to keep someone away from your house, Just fire the shotgun through the door."

    Vice President [and former lawyer] Joe Biden Field& Stream Magazine interview Feb 2013 "



  • #6
    ak51535
    Registered Users Posts: 373 ✭✭ak51535


    Bought from Eurooptics and great company to deal with.


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  • #7
    jimbobmalones
    Registered Users Posts: 141 ✭✭jimbobmalones


    Also try optics-trade.eu
    There are also sometimes good deals to be had from uttings.co.uk or
    sportsmanguncentre.co.uk depending when you look

    J


  • #8
    Wadi14
    Registered Users Posts: 876 ✭✭✭Wadi14


    jimbobmalones wrote: »
    Also try optics-trade.eu
    There are also sometimes good deals to be had from uttings.co.uk or
    sportsmanguncentre.co.uk depending when you look

    J

    If buying from the UK don't forget to factor in custom duty, as they are non EU
    NI is still working under EU customs rules.


  • #9
    Feisar
    Registered Users Posts: 6,597 ✭✭✭Feisar


    Wadi14 wrote: »
    If buying from the UK don't forget to factor in custom duty, as they are non EU
    NI is still working under EU customs rules.

    Optics Warehouse is another good one but yea, getting stung with customs takes the value out of it.

    First they came for the socialists...



  • #10
    Feisar
    Registered Users Posts: 6,597 ✭✭✭Feisar


    Is euro optics not a US company?

    First they came for the socialists...



  • #11
    meathstevie
    Registered Users Posts: 4,772 ✭✭✭meathstevie


    Feisar wrote: »
    Is euro optics not a US company?

    Once the item is already imported into the EU before it’s shipped to you duties and taxes should already be taken care of.


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  • #12
    meathstevie
    Registered Users Posts: 4,772 ✭✭✭meathstevie


    Feisar wrote: »
    Is euro optics not a US company?

    Once the item is already imported into the EU before it’s shipped to you duties and taxes should already be taken care of.


  • #13
    Rescueme0007
    Registered Users Posts: 102 ✭✭Rescueme0007


    I recently bought a scope and mounts from Optics Trade-EU. Some mishaps along the way, but all put to rights and a significant discount given because of the delay. On top of that, due to my error I couldn't use the mounts I ordered. Optics Trade-EU sourced suitable mounts at no charge, they'll just take the unused mounts by return. I am impressed, very impressed. Others experience may differ, but I'll be pleased to buy from them again.



  • #14
    freddieot
    Registered Users Posts: 924 ✭✭✭freddieot


    I've used Optics Trade several times : - S&M PMII, Vortex Crossfire, Sightmark Red Dot. No issues, all arrived each time in about 4 working days, even during the lockdown.



  • #15
    paddatjie
    Registered Users Posts: 69 ✭✭paddatjie


    If ordering from UK keep in mind if the scope magnification is 10X or more then the seller needs to obtain an export license in the UK. There is no cost as such involved but it will take time and effort on behalf of the seller. Post Brexit lots of extra cost in terms of tax, duty and handling fees. In the past I ordered a scope I could not source in Ireland from an online retailer in Germany with no issues or complications.



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