Air Rifle Advice Needed

[Macaroon]

I need to send an air rifle through the post and haven't a clue how to pack it - does it need to be dismantled to any extent? Tele sight removed? Advice from anyone who's done this before would be greatly appreciated........................atb mac

 

[adestu]

hello bud
if you can get a suitable length box and bubble wrap.cardboard tube.wrap very well in bubble wrap.maybe pop to your local gun shop for a spare box that can be used.i sent one recently through inter parcel quite reasonably.send it as SPORTING GOODS.plenty of fragile stickers also.

 

[adestu]

no need to dismantle either

 

[Macaroon]

That's great - just what I needed to know...........Thanks for your help.........................atb mac

 

[Mafro]

If its PCP you need to make sure that you de-gas it first though

 

[Dannytsg]

If it is a springer and you cant find a box big enough then just remove the stock screws and send the action removed from the stock. If it is a PCP then de-gas the cylinder apart from a tiny amount of pressure and if it is a CO2 then just remove the CO2 bulbs.

Just be aware that some carriage companies list air rifles as prohibited items from their carriage and as such may not cover a claim for damage if you send with them. It's always worth reading their small print to ensure that both you and the person receiving your rifle is covered in case of in-transit damage

 

[Macaroon]

Thanks all, very useful info........................atb mac

 

[Nonsuch]

I don't think Parcelforce will take it if you tell them it is an air rifle - they class it as a weapon. At least that's what I concluded the last time I read their T&Cs. Other couriers will, 'though.

 

[johnbaz]

I don't think Parcelforce will take it if you tell them it is an air rifle - they class it as a weapon. At least that's what I concluded the last time I read their T&Cs. Other couriers will, 'though.

Hi

The rules have all changed very recently with Special delivery being rigidly kept to a max length of 610mm (rules out most rifles even when stock & action are seperated!)..

Parcelforce WILL now deliver guns by a minimum of their 48 hour service (thankfully!!)..

I think standard parcels is now defunct..



Cheers, John