Blaser R8 Barrel In 9.3x62

[albravo]

I blame AH for giving me the Blaser bug and right about the time I joined the forum I bought an R8 and barrels in .375H&H, 9.3x62 and .223.

After doing load development with the .375 I've found a great 250 gr TTSX load and I really can't figure why I need to keep the 9.3x62 barrel. A Swaro Z8i has caught my eye and I could use some barrel money to fund it.

The barrel has a handful of rounds fired and is in excellent condition. 22.75" with sights, standard contour, magazine included, in original box. I think $1,000 is a fair price.

Here is the wrinkle: I'm in Canada. I did a quick google search and it seems perfectly legal to ship the barrel to an FFL. If someone on here wants it I will figure out the export/import aspect and share that information before any money changes hands.

I've brought guns in from the US before and it was pretty straightforward using a company called IRUNGUNS. If anyone knows the process of going the other direction please post as it would be a valuable addition to this thread.

** darn it-- i seem to have posted this to the wrong place. Sorry, still learning the site.

 

[JoninCO]

In the US it’s perfect toy legal to ship the barrel to the buyer, no FFL needed.

I would be very interested in the barrel if we can figure out how hard it is to import it.

 

[albravo]

Ok, I'm in my truck most of today but will try to get some solid information a bit later.

I'll post general information in this thread but will switch to PM for anything specific.

 

[TOBY458]

Can you post some pictures?

 

[albravo]

I need to figure out how to post photos but it may be a moot point. I heard from IRUNGUNS today and it can be done but it is a bit of a hassle. Definitely not as simple as I'd hoped.

Approval is needed from the ATF which can take 3-6 weeks. For it to get approval it must meet criteria as a "sporting arms" (as opposed to military) accessory. It cannot be threaded for a muzzle brake or suppressor. I don't see either of those as a problem but the long lead time is a pain. I would also have to pay C$220 for the approval and shipping to the IRUNGUNS FFL office in AZ. The buyer would then have to pay shipping from AZ.

Bottom line: I don't think it remains economical as I'd have to get $1150 for the barrel and the buyer would have to wait weeks for the product.