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County Louth Gun shop question.

  • 01-07-2014 3:26pm
    #1
    HAMMERCURRENT
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 254 ✭✭


    Apart from Top gun sports in Drogheda and Ardee sports, are there any sports shops that sell air rifle pellets in County Louth?


    Thanks.


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  • #2
    Cass
    Moderators, Sports Moderators Posts: 28,670 Mod ✭✭✭✭Cass


    Someone might be able to give you exact details, but incase you don't get an answer. In my signature you'll see links to a list of online shops and list of firearm dealers.

    Check the online ones first and failing that check the dealers list and give them a buzz.
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  • #3
    Sparks
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 40,038 ✭✭✭✭Sparks


    And if all else fails, Geoff Cooney in Wilkinstown does air pellets and isn't too far from Louth (it's about 20 minutes down the N51 from the M1).


  • #4
    Snakezilla
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 213 ✭✭Snakezilla


    I see Top Gun Sports in Drogheda is closing down , but it says relocating and is just open Saturdays in the current location. Anyone know where its relocating to?


  • #5
    HAMMERCURRENT
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 254 ✭✭HAMMERCURRENT


    Sparks wrote: »
    And if all else fails, Geoff Cooney in Wilkinstown does air pellets and isn't too far from Louth (it's about 20 minutes down the N51 from the M1).

    Just spoke to Geoff on the phone, has no .22 stock at the moment, thanks for suggestion.


  • #6
    cookimonster
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2,759 ✭✭✭cookimonster


    Try Sports Den in Navan, they will post for €5.00, which ain't bad when you think about fuel and time.
    Scan your fire arms licence and email it off with your order etc and you'll get ammo the next day by courier.


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  • #7
    HAMMERCURRENT
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 254 ✭✭HAMMERCURRENT


    cookimonster wrote: »
    Try Sports Den in Navan, they will post for €5.00, which ain't bad when you think about fuel and time.
    Scan your fire arms licence and email it off with your order etc and you'll get ammo the next day by courier.

    Thanks cookimonster,
    I might take a spin over there.


  • #8
    cw67irl
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,184 ✭✭✭cw67irl


    If you have a car a trip to Newry is the best idea great selection of pellets in the shops up there particularly Elite Gun in Newry and Tannyoky Guns in Poyntzpass. Maybe buy a few tins make your trip worthwhile!!

    Is Top Gun in Drogheda closing down?? He was a sort of surly individual very expensive for .22lr but handy if you were stuck!


  • #9
    Cass
    Moderators, Sports Moderators Posts: 28,670 Mod ✭✭✭✭Cass


    cw67irl wrote: »
    If you have a car a trip to Newry is the best idea great selection of pellets in the shops up there particularly Elite Gun in Newry and Tannyoky Guns in Poyntzpass. Maybe buy a few tins make your trip worthwhile!!!

    As ridiculous as this is remember that pellets are classed as ammunition in the south and to buy and bring across the border without an import license is an offence.

    Just saying.
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  • #10
    HAMMERCURRENT
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 254 ✭✭HAMMERCURRENT


    Is Top Gun in Drogheda closing down?? He was a sort of surly individual very expensive for .22lr but handy if you were stuck![/QUOTE]

    I agree with this statement!

    I phoned Smyths in Newry, they have H&N's but I was looking for RWS's, I'll phone the other 2 shops suggested.
    I came across a Spanish company that will delivery to Ireland, (quite cheap) I was surprised because as Cass says, I thought I'd need an import licence.


  • #11
    Cass
    Moderators, Sports Moderators Posts: 28,670 Mod ✭✭✭✭Cass


    HAMMERCURRENT wrote: »
    I thought I'd need an import licence.
    You do.

    They will deliver, but an import is needed.
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  • #12
    HAMMERCURRENT
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 254 ✭✭HAMMERCURRENT


    Cass wrote: »
    You do.

    They will deliver, but an import is needed.

    I'll give Spain a miss so! I phoned Elite guns in Newry, very helpfull, and they'll have RWS's in stock next week.

    Thanks for all the help and suggestions.


  • #13
    IRLConor
    Subscribers Posts: 4,076 ✭✭✭IRLConor


    HAMMERCURRENT wrote: »
    I came across a Spanish company that will delivery to Ireland, (quite cheap) I was surprised because as Cass says, I thought I'd need an import licence.

    They probably just assumed that Ireland was a sane country. :(


  • #14
    HAMMERCURRENT
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 254 ✭✭HAMMERCURRENT


    IRLConor wrote: »
    They probably just assumed that Ireland was a sane country. :(


    Correct!

    The site is all geared up for Irish customers, when prompted to enter your address the county drop down menus are in Irish. But I'm still sticking with Ireland!


  • #15
    cw67irl
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,184 ✭✭✭cw67irl


    HAMMERCURRENT wrote: »
    I'll give Spain a miss so! I phoned Elite guns in Newry, very helpfull, and they'll have RWS's in stock next week.

    Thanks for all the help and suggestions.

    Peter won't steer you wrong a sound lad!


  • #16
    conorRic
    Registered Users Posts: 5 ✭conorRic


    Chinese shop in park street dundalk has pellet gun shop out back


  • #17
    cw67irl
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,184 ✭✭✭cw67irl


    conorRic wrote: »
    Chinese shop in park street dundalk has pellet gun shop out back

    That's closed I think, and only sold airsoft so not really a gunshop! Definitely wouldn't be able to sell pellets or the like!


  • #18
    robertpatterson
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 930 ✭✭✭robertpatterson


    Has topguns number changed
    there doesn't seem to be any answer


  • #19
    cw67irl
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,184 ✭✭✭cw67irl


    Some one said he was restricting his hours or possibly closing/relocating hard to know, What do you need?


  • #20
    robertpatterson
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 930 ✭✭✭robertpatterson


    Looking to change my gun and wanted to see what he had in stock


  • #21
    HAMMERCURRENT
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 254 ✭✭HAMMERCURRENT


    Update!

    Was in Elite guns and Smyths in Newry this morning, so I'm good to go. Thanks for all the help guys.


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  • #22
    cw67irl
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,184 ✭✭✭cw67irl


    I found smyths a little stand offish to deal with but Peter in Elite couldn't do more for you!


  • #23
    HAMMERCURRENT
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 254 ✭✭HAMMERCURRENT


    cw67irl wrote: »
    I found smyths a little stand offish to deal with but Peter in Elite couldn't do more for you!

    The lady in Smyths was very pleasant and helpfull and Peter was grand as well. I wouldn't put people off going to either.


  • #24
    cw67irl
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,184 ✭✭✭cw67irl


    Must have just been the guy served me in smyths he wouldn't inspire you to go back ! Do they have much of a gun room?


  • #25
    Snakezilla
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 213 ✭✭Snakezilla


    robertpatterson wrote: »
    Has topguns number changed
    there doesn't seem to be any answer

    Hes only open Saturdays for the "closing down sale" supposed to be relocating apparently. Very awkward spot he's in at the moment think thats why a lot of lads dont bother going to him.


  • #26
    HAMMERCURRENT
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 254 ✭✭HAMMERCURRENT


    cw67irl wrote: »
    Must have just been the guy served me in smyths he wouldn't inspire you to go back ! Do they have much of a gun room?

    I was just at the counter, wasn't in the gun room.


  • #27
    Username Exists.
    Registered Users Posts: 127 ✭✭Username Exists.


    Snakezilla wrote: »
    Hes only open Saturdays for the "closing down sale" supposed to be relocating apparently. Very awkward spot he's in at the moment think thats why a lot of lads dont bother going to him.

    Did he relocate or close?


  • #28
    dazed+confused
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,022 ✭✭✭dazed+confused


    Username Exists. wrote: »
    Did he relocate or close?


    He was initally planning to relocate the firearms end of the business to his house and do away with the fishing gear. He said for the minue he is happy with how the shop is running on Saturday opening only.


  • #29
    Username Exists.
    Registered Users Posts: 127 ✭✭Username Exists.


    dazed+confused wrote: »
    He was initally planning to relocate the firearms end of the business to his house and do away with the fishing gear. He said for the minue he is happy with how the shop is running on Saturday opening only.

    Thanks for the update. Good to know.


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