Going to USA

[Heo]

Can i buy ammo in the states im passing through? Illinois-Iowa-Indiana-
Michigan-Ohio-Pennsylvania-New Jersey.
I need some 22WRF for my Whinchester 1890 and i cant find them in
Sweden

[jayb]

You should be able to buy ammo anywhere along the way.  Getting it back to Sweden may be an issue, I don't know...

[Joe-JDC]

Not to disagree, but some states require their state's drivers license now to purchase any ammunition.  My son is a long distance trucker, and he has encountered this in several places.  Joe-JDC

[cjshaker]

Yeah, getting ammo back to Sweden would be a REAL problem! I don't think you'll want to get a first hand tour of the inside of a jail cell

Since you'll be near my area in NW Ohio, if you get near Lima, Ohio, on I75 that's only 14 miles from me. IF you're in that area, I'd be happy to have you stop by and give you a ride or just chat about FEs. Sounds like you'll have a pretty busy schedule though.

[Heo]

Thanks for the offer Dough we are passing through
Lima as i understand it and if we dont have to busy
scedule or its in the midle of the night we be glad
to drop by

SAS allow 2 kg ammo in original boxes in your
luggage.But you have to declare it when you check
in your luggage
But i dont know what the Police and Customs in
Sweden says about it. As i understands the law
when i read it. Its no problem if you are on a hunting
trip and have permit for the gun an ammo.
Im not on a hunting trip though and I  dont bring the
gun
I have to call them monday

[fastback 427]

Legalities aside, I think availability will be a big issue. Up here in the Dakotas, we have the hoarders buying every .22 shell they can find then reselling them at triple the price.  Other calibers are not a problem though.

[jayb]

Not to disagree, but some states require their state's drivers license now to purchase any ammunition.  My son is a long distance trucker, and he has encountered this in several places.  Joe-JDC

Wow, that's interesting.  In Minnesota we can just walk in to Wal-mart or Cabella's and buy whatever you need.  And Minnesota is a fairly liberal state.  They don't make you show ID in Texas, do they Joe?

[turbohunter]

Heo can you not order online in Sweden?
That way you don't have to deal with boundaries and different laws.
I've got quite a bit of WRF22.
Bought most online even in the police state of California.
Here's one outlet but there are plenty more.
http://www.cabelas.com/product/CCI-Bulk-WRF-Ammo-with-Dry-Storage-Box/740952.uts

[Heo]

I tried to buy online from USA but they can not
ship outside the USA.
And no gundealer in Sweden import 22 WRF.
most have never heard of it. Some tell me there
is no such cal.and try to sell me 22 win.magnu
My 1890 was imported by a swede that moved
back to Sweden in 1907.  He bought the gun
and 2 boxes of ammo and found out he couldnt
by ammo in sweden so he only fired 4 shots
and i fired the 5th after i bought it from a museum.
Thats all it have been fired during its life
So i have one unopened box and one box missig 5
rounds of blackpowder 22 WRF
So its a gun im not going to use much but a couple
of boxes would be nice to have

[turbohunter]

Darn
Gubments sure make it hard to have nice stuff.
I wonder if a call to CCI the manufacturer would get you anywhere?

[cjshaker]

Darn
Gubments sure make it hard to have nice stuff.
I wonder if a call to CCI the manufacturer would get you anywhere?

No, it won't. Things are pretty strict when it comes to shipping ammo across boundaries. They will be bound by federal law the same as everyone else.

Heo, the only thing I can say is I will look for some. It's not a real common ammo being different from Shorts, Longs and Mags. There are a couple places around my area that MAY have a short supply. Since you'll be in the area, if I can find some, I'll get it to you. I'll look and get back to you.

[Heo]

No you have to be certified by the goverment to import
ammo for comercial bla. bla.
I shall contact the police and customs first thing monday morning
about what it take to bring a few boxes home from a trip

Thanks Dough that would be nice so we dont have to run around
the countryside looking for gunshops with WRF
Yes they are not a common cal.I Saw CCI makes them in batches
now and then

[rockhouse66]

Of the states mentioned, if you haven't made your purchase before you get to NJ you may as well give up.  Cabelas is likely not the best/cheapest place to buy ammo but are usually pretty amazing places with a special section for rare/used guns for sale so you need to map out the Cabelas stores along your route.  I know the one South of Detroit has a very good used gun area.

[Heo]

I have talked with the Police and Customs.
the Police had no clue and told me some
fantasies to cover up there incompetens
The customs told me it was ok as long
as i had gunpermit for the caliber just
inform the customs when i come to Sweden
fill in a form and pay a fee
But with the airline fee and custom fee
its to expensive
So Dough you dont have to sears for ammo
but thanks anyway

[cjshaker]

That's a bummer, Heo. Things get really funky when you start crossing borders and you CERTAINLY don't want to make a mistake. Good luck with your search in Sweden.