I had a mate bring me new VX6 from the US a couple of years ago with no problems.
My brother is a Federal copper at an airport in Aus and reckons scopes are fine. He gets the odd call from customs about “firearm parts” and always tells them it’s no different to half a pair of binos. A scope isn’t an integral, functioning part of a firearm. Don’t see why it would be any different here in NZ.
After duties I’m not sure there is enough price difference to really make it worth it. Swarovski are cheaper now and Leupold not bad value too.
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