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Post Options Post Options   Thanks (0) Thanks(0)   Quote Mayhem Quote  Post ReplyReply Direct Link To This Post Posted: August 29 2024 at 4:26pm
We have Canadian collectors drive to the St Louis International Cartridge Show each year and both bring ammunition across the border and take ammunition back with them.  I imagine there is paperwork required but clearly is it possible.
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I have no problem getting 303 ammo if I needed it. The gun and tackle shop I frequent always has lots of PPU, Remington and S&B brands.
They also stock IMR and Hodgdon powders, always have primers and projectiles in stock.
The goods are available, I think a lot of shops just don`t stock it because of the cost. But those die hard 303 nuts that luv to shoot will pay regardless. Just like gasoline, its a necessary evil....LOL
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Post Options Post Options   Thanks (0) Thanks(0)   Quote Sapper740 Quote  Post ReplyReply Direct Link To This Post Posted: August 30 2024 at 4:20am
Originally posted by paddyofurniture paddyofurniture wrote:

My family engaged the "Border Pirates" for as long as I can remember. Going from ST John to Calais.

I walked across the bridge between St. John, New Brunswick and Calais, Maine a few times during the Summer of 1971 when I was part of an exchange student program called the "Young Voyageurs".  We couldn't buy beer in Canada but the Americans would happily sell to us.  We'd stuff the beer in our pockets and packs and clink our way past Canada Customs.  "Anything to declare kids?"  "No sir."  "O.K., have a fun weekend."  (wink wink).  Try that today and see what happens!
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Post Options Post Options   Thanks (0) Thanks(0)   Quote hoadie Quote  Post ReplyReply Direct Link To This Post Posted: August 30 2024 at 6:19am
Shiloh; are you referring to EPPs store on hwy # 11? (Just wunderin)

If I recall correctly, under our current firearms licences we (as Canadians) are allowed to import something like 1,500 rounds of small arms ammo - legally.

With the .303 methinks the 'Merican calibers rule the manufacture plus no-one wants to machine a rimmed cartridge, I guess.

Planned obsolecence on the part of the Liberal dictatorship is quite possible.

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No I don`t deal with Epps since it was sold.
The store is local to Owen Sound (free plug) Watsons Tackle.
As I mentioned before there is plenty of Remington, PPU and S&B .303 ammo on the market. The only issue is price. Pre covid I was buying PPU at $28/20rnds and now its almost $50 for 20 rnds.
Thankfully I reload and have plenty of components on hand.
If Canadian tire is your only option in your neck of the woods, that sucks, because Crappy tire sucks.

Yes you are correct you can bring ammo in from the states, but you`d have to go down there and bring it back, its doubtful you`d find anyone who`d ship it. Buy declare and mossy on home.
What ever you do, don`t try to smuggle(undeclared) because that will end you up in jail......

""An individual can import 5000 rounds of small arms cartridges into Canada if they are for personal use ( I.e. not for resale) without an import licence, but is not allowed to do so for resale. If you are intending them for resale or if you want to import larger quantities, you will need an import permit.""
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Originally posted by Canuck Canuck wrote:

Here in Cochrane, Alberta, Canada at the local Canadian Tire store's ammunition section, I eyed 3 boxes of 303 Remington CoreLokt 180 Grain at $89.95/box. I just chuckled to myself because there was actual dust on the top box. What prices are you fellows finding at your ammunition stores anywhere in the world?

That sounds about right for insanity prices, here on Vancouver Island it's the same.
It's about overdue for Trudeau to hit the bricks......
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Post Options Post Options   Thanks (0) Thanks(0)   Quote shiloh Quote  Post ReplyReply Direct Link To This Post Posted: August 30 2024 at 9:47am
If he calls an election,... still waiting..........................

 Although a new gov`t aint going to change prices and probably won`t do anything about our absurd gun laws, or anything else the True Turd did/has done!!
If at all, remember the last conservative gov`t took @ 12 yrs to fix a bunch of stuff from the `98 liberal  gun control OIC, and a best, did little or nothing.

 Its all about ratings and to do so too soon would probably result in a vote of non confidence. Think what you will, almost every politician in Canada is on board with un-arming the general populous, regardless to what they say. Smoke and mirrors: what ever it takes to harvest votes. 

""The position does not have a set term of office, and does not have term limits. Instead, prime ministers can stay in office as long as their government has the confidence of a majority in the House of Commons of Canada under the system of responsible government.""

 Thems the facts, its not 3 or 4 yrs (everyone thinks its like the USA its NOT!). As long as his coalition holds he`ll stay. If he calls an election and remains leader of the Libs, he will do so only if he believes he can win again.....

Sadly, I`m not holding my breathe over this issue. We only have ourselves to blame for this mess we`re in.
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Pierre Poilievre has pledged to ban future gun control laws passed by O.I.C. but I haven't heard if he will repeal any of the current regime's more onerous edicts, sorry..... 'laws'.  


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Canada Tire aint my only option here. But Bass pro don't handle .303 any more.
I live on the border, but trying to find a U.S.of A. dealer in upstate N.Y that stocks .303 is like finding the holy grail!
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If you don`t mind paying shipping, start looking at the big name Canadian retailers. Shipping would be cheaper than gas down to the states.
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Just did a quick search, Budget Shooting supplies has 642 boxes in stock $35.25/20 PPU
                                     G4C has 303 in stock $38.99  Remington UMC
                                     Marstar has Remington  $39.99
                                     FOC  has 303 $44
                                     Bullseye North has 303 $45

That`s just s few retailers, so lots out there, like I said earlier if you want to pay the piper.
Buying from the States would end up costing more in the end, not worth it.
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Shilo, I live on border. 10 minute drive puts me Stateside.Problem is try to find an upstate dealer with .303.
Fortunately, I'm not in need @ this point. Still have enough cuz I aint bin shootin.
See what happens after surgeries...scary stuff.
(Great country this Canada...long as you don't need medical help!)
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Hoadie,

Let me know when you go under the knife I will chip in for White Rhino to go North. 

White Rhino can help with cutting  and remodeling. All on the Board can take up a pot to raise funds to help White Rhino stay over and help you recover.

Just let us all the date and we will all pray for you.

Be safe Hoadie! 
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That's going to be  a small fortune in Beer money!
Maybe we could arrange for a tanker of rhino's beer to go with him riding shotgun & kill 2 birds with one stone!
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That works for me.

Let me check in the barn. I think I have a new in the crate chamber pot with lid. Where do I send it?

I even put in a few buck first.
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Post Options Post Options   Thanks (0) Thanks(0)   Quote Shamu Quote  Post ReplyReply Direct Link To This Post Posted: August 31 2024 at 12:14pm
I was thinking more 55 gal drum considering the "Dramatis Personae" Evil Smile
Whats a "Metric butt tun"?
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