Post by: trophyhunt on March 31, 2016, 04:28:33 PM
Post by: thinkingman on March 31, 2016, 04:33:44 PM
If so I wold make a box out of cedar fencing am 1/4" plywood
I do it for all my wood guns.
Post by: trophyhunt on March 31, 2016, 04:47:07 PM
Post by: Magnum_Willys on March 31, 2016, 05:08:14 PM
Is it wood stocked?
If so I wold make a box out of cedar fencing am 1/4" plywood
I do it for all my wood guns.
What difference does it make ? Curious ?
Post by: HighlandLofts on March 31, 2016, 05:13:42 PM
Send me a PM with your e mail and I'll send you pictures.
Never had a problem, get it insured and signature required.
Post by: TVHunts on March 31, 2016, 06:00:03 PM
FedEx has been much more of a simple process for me. If BofTW will allow it, go buy a 25.00 plastic case and ship it in that, That's how I do it anyways. I use two different colors of zip ties so that if it arrives screwed up or missing I know someone has been opened the plastic case. I have never had a problem with Fedex. I have had a damaged rifle with a walnut stock using USPS.
Hope this helps.
Post by: b23 on March 31, 2016, 07:07:51 PM
Post by: jackelope on March 31, 2016, 07:13:44 PM
Post by: thinkingman on March 31, 2016, 10:34:33 PM
Long guns have a week spot where the stock tapers at the wrist.Is it wood stocked?
If so I wold make a box out of cedar fencing am 1/4" plywood
I do it for all my wood guns.
What difference does it make ? Curious ?
I have a shotgun in my safe right now that is probably unrepairable due to breakage of the trigger guard that connects the buttstock to the receiver.
I believe composite is stronger.
Post by: bobcat on March 31, 2016, 11:07:20 PM
Post by: trophyhunt on April 01, 2016, 07:38:51 AM
I've had great luck shipping rifles with Fed Ex. I shipped one to Georgia and one to Texas, and both times the cost was only about $30.do you have to tell them you are shipping a rifle? Or can I bring it in already boxed up, talking about fed ex or ups.
Post by: trophyhunt on April 01, 2016, 07:42:01 AM
Post by: bobcat on April 01, 2016, 08:24:22 AM
I've had great luck shipping rifles with Fed Ex. I shipped one to Georgia and one to Texas, and both times the cost was only about $30.do you have to tell them you are shipping a rifle? Or can I bring it in already boxed up, talking about fed ex or ups.
I'm not sure if you have to tell them, but you should. Bring it in already boxed up and ready to go. A plastic hard case is good but I would probably also put it in a cardboard box.
Here's some good info:
http://www.gunbroker.com/Support/SupportFAQView.aspx?FAQID=1118&NoCount=1
Post by: yorketransport on April 01, 2016, 01:45:22 PM
I've had great luck shipping rifles with Fed Ex. I shipped one to Georgia and one to Texas, and both times the cost was only about $30.do you have to tell them you are shipping a rifle? Or can I bring it in already boxed up, talking about fed ex or ups.
You don't have to say anything, but it's usually pretty obvious that it's a firearm. Don't over think the packaging either. Put the rifle in a soft case and then roll the case in cardboard; I make it about 3 layers thick. Most damage happens because there is dead space inside the box or bad packaging that allows the stuff inside to move around. If you put the rifle in a soft case and then wrap it tightly with cardboard it will be protected from falls by the padded case and the cardboard will help prevent it from being snapped in half. Shipping it in a hard case alone will allow the gun to shift inside the case most of the time.
Post by: Miles on April 01, 2016, 02:19:06 PM
Post by: Miles on April 01, 2016, 02:23:35 PM
Post by: b23 on April 01, 2016, 02:32:50 PM
I've sent guns back to the factory for work using fed ex and had zero problems.
I've been told by multiple that FedEx is one of the best for shipping guns but it's best to go directly to the FedEx branch.
Only time I've ever used FedEx was when S&W had me send a handgun back for a warranty claim but they sent out a prepaid label and FedEx actually came to my house and picked it up.
Post by: 724wd on April 01, 2016, 04:17:26 PM
Post by: trophyhunt on April 02, 2016, 09:48:13 AM
Post by: mountainman on April 03, 2016, 08:53:17 AM
Post by: trophyhunt on April 03, 2016, 08:57:47 AM
Only needs FFL if firearm is for sale/purchase. Repairs you can mail yourself and recurve yourself..I must have missed that in the article, that makes more sense. Still not sure about telling them it's a gun, maybe an expensive set of golf clubs!!
Post by: jay.sharkbait on April 03, 2016, 09:03:30 AM
Only needs FFL if firearm is for sale/purchase. Repairs you can mail yourself and recurve yourself..I must have missed that in the article, that makes more sense. Still not sure about telling them it's a gun, maybe an expensive set of golf clubs!!
If you are selling a firearm you can ship it direct to the buyers FFL
Post by: trophyhunt on April 03, 2016, 09:05:30 AM
not selling, just for possible repairs.Only needs FFL if firearm is for sale/purchase. Repairs you can mail yourself and recurve yourself..I must have missed that in the article, that makes more sense. Still not sure about telling them it's a gun, maybe an expensive set of golf clubs!!
If you are selling a firearm you can ship it direct to the buyers FFL
Post by: mountainman on April 03, 2016, 09:17:14 AM
👍Only needs FFL if firearm is for sale/purchase. Repairs you can mail yourself and recurve yourself..I must have missed that in the article, that makes more sense. Still not sure about telling them it's a gun, maybe an expensive set of golf clubs!!