Thread: Boyds have restricted Prairie Hunter stocks to NZ

Originally Posted by Steve123

Even Opticsplanet is heavily restricting what they'll ship here.

That's interesting, like what? They used to be pretty good with only the odd ITAR item not ok.

Originally Posted by Beavis

In that case they might of been covering their arse regarding ITAR, but in the former I suspect one of the Boyds importers has approached them and asked them to shit can private sales to NZ.

In the case of the Tacticool stock (now called pro varmint) Customs NZ stopped one as it was a "tactical" stock and asked for police import paperwork even though it is A cat. Boyds then assumed ALL stocks required import paperwork and were restricted and for abut 6 months refused to ship ANYTHING to NZ because a stock got sent back / refused. In part this would have not been an issue if Customs had someone who actually understood NZ firearms law with a bit more detail. (NB the stock that caused it all was for a BOLT action so that simple piece of information would have meant it was not E cat...)

It looks like they have actually restricted the Rapid Fire sales.
So a stock has to be under $100 but not on sale.

They are not replying to my questions on this.

They like a lot of American companies probably aren't to interested in dealing with the ambiguity of the exportation of firearm components with the US government.

Not worth the risk of legal battles for something so cheap.

Originally Posted by 300CALMAN

That's interesting, like what? They used to be pretty good with only the odd ITAR item not ok.

It was only a cheap bushnell for the 22 but still would have been $150 landed less than H&F

Greetings from OpticsPlanet.com!

Thank you for ordering:
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Bushnell Banner Rimfire Riflescope 3.5-10x36mm DropZone 22 Reticle Matte Black Finish $106.49
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Unfortunately, at this time we cannot ship any products of this brand(s) to your country due to restrictions imposed by our manufacturer. The manufacturer has specified that United States dealers should not sell internationally to protect business rights of international dealers.

Although we cannot fulfill your order for this item(s) at this time, we do recommend that you search for the home page of the manufacturer you need. Please contact them directly for a list of international dealers that you can purchase from.

Then this later
RE: Your OpticsPlanet.com Order 9951212 Reference 6449692 Cancelled (OP:9615555)
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Fri 9/8/2017, 1:24 AM
You
Steve,



New Zealand! Home of one of my childhood heroes – Bruce McLaren!

Bruce McLaren



It’s not an uncommon practice for manufacturers to protect their dealers in other countries - Aimpoint, Burris, EOTech, Kahles, Leupold, Nightforce, Redfield, Schmidt & Bender, Sightron, Steiner, Swarovski, Trijicon, Vortex and Zeiss all prohibit export of their products.



Please consider this Nikon product as an alternative:

NI-RS-16330

http://www.opticsplanet.com/nikon-pr...iflescope.html



I have this on a Ruger 10/22 and a Ruger Charger.

Buy a Nikon and hope some useless ripoff agent doesn't take them on.

Protectionism BS again.

Originally Posted by 300CALMAN

Buy a Nikon and hope some useless ripoff agent doesn't take them on.

Protectionism BS again.

Yeah, problem is I all ready have one of those Nikons, it's ok but all the little circles make the reticle a bit too busy. Ended up with an ok price for a Bushnell Trophy mildot from Reloaders.

That's a good outcome. Reloaders have some good scope prices.

Originally Posted by 300CALMAN

That's a good outcome. Reloaders have some good scope prices.

Yeah. It seems weird with what Boyd's are doing though.

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Originally Posted by Steve123

Yeah. It seems weird with what Boyd's are doing though.

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Not really. It looks like they have decided to deal with one or two companies to import them rather than one stock at a time. And they dont have to piss around with customer service cos they cant do that anyway...Because the importer deals with larger volumes, there will be less hassle for them and less work. Essentially they have become a manufacturer / wholesaler and let others do the legwork.

Originally Posted by timattalon

Not really. It looks like they have decided to deal with one or two companies to import them rather than one stock at a time. And they dont have to piss around with customer service cos they cant do that anyway...Because the importer deals with larger volumes, there will be less hassle for them and less work. Essentially they have become a manufacturer / wholesaler and let others do the legwork.

Only because of the small volume of sales I still think it because Outdoor Outfitters had a cry. They have boyds for @$500.
The site would still let me purchase other items below US$100 just not the rapid fire.


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Chill there brothers! we can take our tinfoil hats off, just got this from Boyd's

Sent: Wednesday, January 17, 2018 3:41 AM
To: Customer Service
Subject: Rapid fire sales to New Zealand

Hi, I tried buy a classic stock on rapid fire sale but couldn't proceed as your site said that shape was restricted in NZ.
I have bought 3 other stocks from you in the past no problems. What has changed to bring this about?
Rapid fire sales are the only way we can get your stocks without needing a US export permit.
Can you please explain why everything has changed as a classic shaped stock is not restricted in any way in New Zealand.

Hello,
I do apologize for in the inconvenience we are working on getting this fixed please try again in 24 to 48 hours.
Thanks

Boyds Hardwood Gunstocks

25376 403rd Ave

Mitchell SD, 57301

(605)996-5011

Ok, well that's ok. I'll throw another jibe then - their website is fuckin terrible.

Originally Posted by Beavis

Ok, well that's ok. I'll throw another jibe then - their website is fuckin terrible.

All the kool kids are getting magpuls now anyway

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Originally Posted by Beavis

Ok, well that's ok. I'll throw another jibe then - their website is fuckin terrible.

The only problem I have with this coment is that I can only like it once.......I absolutely agree it is one of the flashiest useless sites I have tried to use.