i have never reloaded and am wondering what if anything can be ordered from the USA?
- Thread starter bubbaat
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You can get dies or casting molds, but everything will probably be stopped by CBSA. I have had replacement parts for both the firearms and presses, but TBH buy here in Canada and save alot of hassle. Once you factor in $ conversion shipping and customs fees it's fairly even for cost.
I am also lurking with the idea to start diy reloading.
I like high quality tools - in my house and for my hobbies. I decided to get the die sets from a Wilson brand.
And I made a mistake ordering from a Canadian source, a full basket of things that were on backorder. I told them don't ship partially only when all items on a pile. Usually I am ordering across the Globe the $$$ saving is a driver, but somehow this time I wanted to help a "local business"...
So far 4+ weeks and still waiting.
I like high quality tools - in my house and for my hobbies. I decided to get the die sets from a Wilson brand.
And I made a mistake ordering from a Canadian source, a full basket of things that were on backorder. I told them don't ship partially only when all items on a pile. Usually I am ordering across the Globe the $$$ saving is a driver, but somehow this time I wanted to help a "local business"...
So far 4+ weeks and still waiting.
Munkey1973
CGN frequent flyer
- Location
- Regina, SK
When it comes to reloading equipment (presses, dies, miscellaneous tools) you can bring anything across in person or by carrier.
Components (powder, primers, projectiles, brass) you'll have difficulty finding someI have brought in myself across the border... but I never tried to find a US vendor willing to ship
Components (powder, primers, projectiles, brass) you'll have difficulty finding someI have brought in myself across the border... but I never tried to find a US vendor willing to ship
There’s lots of reloading equipment available right here from CGN vendors and on EE forum members - Buy Here ! JMO RJ
Well, to be correct, you can buy components in the US, in person, but you can't take them out of the US without US Government permits. Nor ammo, nor many gun parts. Reloading tools (presses, dies, molds, etc. ,) on the other hand, you can order on-line, and if the dealer is willing to ship, neither you nor he break any laws. Some U.S. dealers won't ship out of the country in an excess of caution, some because it is a pain to deal with Canadians, Canadian Customs, Canada Post or Canadian subsidiaries of FED_UPS, or just 'cause. You won't know until you try.
- Location
- Western Manitoba
Back in the day - say pre-911 - was common enough to make a run from small town Sask. down to Minot, North Dakota or Plentywood, Montana and pick up a bunch of reloading components to bring back. I don't think that is allowed any more (to bring back). Many states now have laws that stuff like primers and powder can only be sold to a state resident - so if you are Canadian citizen in Kentucky, I do not think you can legally buy that stuff there - although gun show sellers likely want your money, and is your problem to get from gun show table to your home in Canada - has been multiple postings on CGN - USA "citizens" report Canadian licence plates at gun show or store parking lot - Homeland Security set up road block a mile or two inside USA - buyer never does get to "Customs" - yet can quote chapter and verse what "customs" told them - apparently does not cut much ice on highway when stopped on USA dirt by USA enforcement.
Easy to find the quantities allowed INTO Canada with a couple quick google searches. The quantity of reloading components allowed OUT OF the USA by an individual is ZERO. You must go through a third party exporter with the proper permitting. That is why companies like I Run Guns exist. The third party company in the US actually makes the purchase for you, handles the permitting, and ships it to you. They charge a handsom fee for all that of course so this typically only pencils out if you're buying quite large volumes.
Do you have a problem supporting CGN vendors and EE sellers ? If so Why ? RJ
I've have dies made for me by Forster and Wilson and they shipped across the border with no issues.
As others have said though, if you can get it in Canada, please consider doing so.
Support your local shops or before you know it, they won't be there any more.
My 2 cents.
Wrong!!!
Most reloading components can be exported from the US to Canada without an export permit.
https://www.canadiangunnutz.com/for...earms-parts-and-reloading-components.2441483/
Wrong!! Times have changed .... ITAR does not cover reloading components any more!!
https://www.canadiangunnutz.com/for...earms-parts-and-reloading-components.2441483/
Ok, I want to believe this and I appreciate all the research you've done. I looked into this recently but really only concerning projectiles and I never came across any mention of a <500$ exemption. So you think american retailers that either won't ship or make it difficult/cost prohibitive to ship to Canada are just ignorant and unwilling to keep up with the legislation? I just have a hard time believing that these companies don't know what they're doing.
Also, have you had any luck actually getting components such as powder or projectiles shipped up here? It seems like this only works if you are travelling across the border yourself and the dollar value is less than 500$, is that right?
Closing the loop here. 0faustus0 I appoligise for my misplaced skepticism, it appears you are correct. I contacted Graf and Sons to ask about the LVO exemption. They basically said yep there is an exemption, they only honor it for customers whom they know/ have dealt with and have seen licenses etc etc... So basically yeah, they don't care to bother with the hasstle of figuring this out and charge a 250$ export "permit" fee regardless. They did however point me to Rusty Wood Trading Co in Mission BC who already sources the projectiles I'm after (55gr .204 bergers). So there you go, I can support a Canadian business after all and shoot the bullets I want. Win win.
RP22, I am glad you found what you are looking for in Canada. Probably easier and you are supporting a Canadian business.
The situation is complicated .... many US businesses don't bother with exporting reloading components under a value of $500.- (the LVS exception). The regulations are complicated .... and change from country to country ... and Canada is just one possible export country. And then there are the shipping companies ... who have their own rules for shipping hazardous or "explosive" materials ... or who outright refuse to ship them across international borders. And then there are the custom agencies who make up their own rules and based on a lack of understanding of current law and regulations. Most businesses in the US just don't want to deal with that mess .... And why would they? Up to recently there was a lack of supply for the domestic US market .....
However, it is perfectly legal do drive down to the US .... and to buy or pick up reloading components ... and bring them back to Canada, ... as long as you are abiding by the regulations of the Commerce Control List. Many relodging components have no restrictions .... like smokeless powder ... and many others fall under the $500.- LVS exception like bullets or brass. Just make sure that you did your due diligence .... that you printed out all the applicable regulations ... and to prove to a border agent (if needed) that what you are doing is totally legal.
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- Location
- Western Manitoba
Faustus - I like your view - what about the particular State, though? I believe you can be "on-side" with Canada Customs, on-side with USA Federal Homeland Security and USA Customs, but still be "off-side" with some state laws about non residents (us) buying some hand loading components - powder and primers, in particular. I suppose once you are out of that state with the goods, then you would be okay?
