Tract Toric 4.5 - 30 x 56

So far as I know they are sold direct by Tract to keep the prices down. To get one you would have to buy it from them online and have it shipped to an importer to bring it across. I imported an Athlon over the winter and it was $50 usd and 2-3 months through Prophet River.
 
I just ordered the 4-20 MRAD PRS model. It took about 2 days to get the Canadian import paperwork and I was told that it takes about 2 weeks for the company to get the permit on the American side. All the permits cost nothing and the customer service so far is outstanding.
 
spoc said:
I just ordered the 4-20 MRAD PRS model. It took about 2 days to get the Canadian import paperwork and I was told that it takes about 2 weeks for the company to get the permit on the American side. All the permits cost nothing and the customer service so far is outstanding.
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Nice, post impressions, and any other hidden costs
 
lwing said:
Nice, post impressions, and any other hidden costs
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Nothing yet, I imagine I will have to pay the taxes when it comes to Ontario but from the company there was none. $1558 shipping included { that's with first responder discount of 15%}.
 
I have ordered from the states before and you can count on gst/hst. Shouldn't be any other expenses if you have paid shipping. Please do let us know what you think. You're right that the customer service can't be beat. You message them and one of the 2 owners gets back to you almost right away and it's pretty consistent with everyone who has dealt with them.
 
I have ordered from the states before and you can count on gst/hst. Shouldn't be any other expenses if you have paid shipping. Please do let us know what you think. You're right that the customer service can't be beat. You message them and one of the 2 owners gets back to you almost right away and it's pretty consistent with everyone who has dealt with them.
 
I thought I would post my experience with Tract Optics, just in case anyone wants to order from them. I saw a post here on Gunnutz about Tract Optics and that they might ship to Canada so I thought I would look into it. On a Sunday I went on their website and there was a tab that you could speak with a representative, I clicked on it, and then the next thing I knew I was texting with one of the owners. He was super nice and answered all my questions and confirmed they would honour their first responder discount (15%) for us Canadians. He provided me the information on how to apply for the permit that I would need from the Canadian Government.

I went online and filled out the free form very quickly and had it back within a couple of days. I placed my order on the 17th of September and forwarded the Import Certificate to Tract Optics. With my discount, it came to $1558 Canadian, which included shipping. The scope I ordered was out of stock but I was told by one of the owners that it would be back in stock by the time they would be able to get the export permit on the US side.

On the 23rd of October, my scope shipped and made it to Canadian Customs on the 30th of October. It was held in Customs for a bit and I received my scope on the 13th of November. I had to pay an extra $228 for HST. The total to my door was $1778.

It came boxed very nicely and the scope looked very good on my Savage 300 Win Mag. I took it to the range today and placed it side by side with my Nightforce NXS 5-22. The NF is the best scope I have and it cost me close to $2800. The Tract PRS scopes glass at 100yds looked brighter and I couldn't tell much difference between the NF at that range. I then went to 200 yds and the glass in the Tract scope seemed clearer and brighter than the NF, or at least to my old eyes. The turrets were the same as the NF and seemed to track perfectly. I will do a proper box test at a later date but so far it looks like it tracks spot on. All in all, I saved a lot of money with this scope and I have just as good or slightly better than the NF. If anyone wants to buy a scope from Tract, I wouldn't hesitate at all.
 
spoc said:
I thought I would post my experience with Tract Optics, just in case anyone wants to order from them. I saw a post here on Gunnutz about Tract Optics and that they might ship to Canada so I thought I would look into it. On a Sunday I went on their website and there was a tab that you could speak with a representative, I clicked on it, and then the next thing I knew I was texting with one of the owners. He was super nice and answered all my questions and confirmed they would honour their first responder discount (15%) for us Canadians. He provided me the information on how to apply for the permit that I would need from the Canadian Government.

I went online and filled out the free form very quickly and had it back within a couple of days. I placed my order on the 17th of September and forwarded the Import Certificate to Tract Optics. With my discount, it came to $1558 Canadian, which included shipping. The scope I ordered was out of stock but I was told by one of the owners that it would be back in stock by the time they would be able to get the export permit on the US side.

On the 23rd of October, my scope shipped and made it to Canadian Customs on the 30th of October. It was held in Customs for a bit and I received my scope on the 13th of November. I had to pay an extra $228 for HST. The total to my door was $1778.

It came boxed very nicely and the scope looked very good on my Savage 300 Win Mag. I took it to the range today and placed it side by side with my Nightforce NXS 5-22. The NF is the best scope I have and it cost me close to $2800. The Tract PRS scopes glass at 100yds looked brighter and I couldn't tell much difference between the NF at that range. I then went to 200 yds and the glass in the Tract scope seemed clearer and brighter than the NF, or at least to my old eyes. The turrets were the same as the NF and seemed to track perfectly. I will do a proper box test at a later date but so far it looks like it tracks spot on. All in all, I saved a lot of money with this scope and I have just as good or slightly better than the NF. If anyone wants to buy a scope from Tract, I wouldn't hesitate at all.
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That's very comforting! I was talking to them this past week, and was almost sold on the Toric over something like an ETR or PST. They also gave me great customer service, and directed me to the same page. I filled it out and just submitted it the other day.

My biggest concern and what was turning me away was the possibility of any unexpected customs charges, or issues/fees at the border? You didn't have any issues with that? You also didn't use any 3rd party importer?

Also do you know any of how it would work if you had to ship it back to enact anything on your warranty?

Thanks for this reply, I pretty much dropped the idea of getting a tract and maybe getting an ETS or PST, but now I'm considering it again.
 
BigTimeMediocrity said:
That's very comforting! I was talking to them this past week, and was almost sold on the Toric over something like an ETR or PST. They also gave me great customer service, and directed me to the same page. I filled it out and just submitted it the other day.

My biggest concern and what was turning me away was the possibility of any unexpected customs charges, or issues/fees at the border? You didn't have any issues with that? You also didn't use any 3rd party importer?

Also do you know any of how it would work if you had to ship it back to enact anything on your warranty?

Thanks for this reply, I pretty much dropped the idea of getting a tract and maybe getting an ETS or PST, but now I'm considering it again.
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It only took a couple of days to get the import form back, so it is quick. There were absolutely no hidden charges associated with my purchase. The only thing I got hit with is the sales tax. It cost me $48 to ship from the states and nothing else. They gave me a tracking number and it worked right until it got to my door. I had all the same concerns as you did but after emailing back and forth with one of the owners I got a good impression of him and I was right. I'm not concerned if I have to send the scope back because those guys seem like they are very committed to the customer. I guess time will tell but I am super happy with my purchase.
 
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