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CZ457 rod guide?

Well, I'm stumped. Wanting a cleaning rod guide for my CZ457 .22LR.
Can't get one in NZ (we are a small market anyway).
Tried the various US companies and either 'Out Of Stock', or they don't sell (aren't allowed to sell?) outside of US.
Tried ebay but the 3D printed ones on there don't have a very good review (nor the guys making them).
I did find a Bore Tech...but $128 for shipping? Really? I knew postage rates had increased but I find $128 from US to NZ a tad too rich. Sadly, I think that most US companies will be in the same boat with having to deal with high postage/shipping rates. Not their fault, and I'm sure the product is a good one too.
Any other members outside of USA managed to find/buy a decent one?
Or...can anyone recommend any particular rod guide? (as I might get lucky and score one from ebay one day).
Still looking around various Aussie sites too...might get lucky!
Your thoughts/comments welcome.
 
Found one. Two week wait for a Lowey (Australia).
Seems like it's moulded (not 3D printed), and they have a single shot adapter too.
Have emailed them about buying the rod guide, and might add that single shot adapter as well once they reply.
 
Found one. Two week wait for a Lowey (Australia).
Seems like it's moulded (not 3D printed), and they have a single shot adapter too.
Have emailed them about buying the rod guide, and might add that single shot adapter as well once they reply.
Get the single shot adapter if the cost is not prohibitive. You will find it useful if you do any shooting from the bench. I have a Lowey product or two that I purchased a few years ago. IIRC, they were for a Savage .22lr rifle. No complaints. Worked perfectly and has been durable. YMMV.
 
Yes, I have a single shot adapter on the way from UK. It's a OEM CZ one.
The Lowey ones look good, and only $AUD20, but I figured maybe I don't need to have 2 adapters.
I would have bought the Lowey if I had found them first.
 
Maybe an american friend can send you one? Surely a bore guide isnt on the restricted list. You try mike lucas yet?
Don't ever tell someone 'surely XYZ isn't on the restricted list' unless you KNOW for sure it isn't.....says the guy that had a part confiscated by U.S. Customs and Border Protection after talking to an ATF agent and getting the okay before shipping it.

U.S. Customs and Border Protection enforce rules and laws for over 20 U.S. agencies. That's a wide berth of knowledge that will screw a person in the end if they don't have the proper permits and export license requirements. Not worth it.

Scott
 
Don't ever tell someone 'surely XYZ isn't on the restricted list' unless you KNOW for sure it isn't.....says the guy that had a part confiscated by U.S. Customs and Border Protection after talking to an ATF agent and getting the okay before shipping it.

U.S. Customs and Border Protection enforce rules and laws for over 20 U.S. agencies. That's a wide berth of knowledge that will screw a person in the end if they don't have the proper permits and export license requirements. Not worth it.

Scott
Is a bore guide on the itar list?
Dis you ship “machined parts”? Thats a good way to get it confiscated
 
Yes, the strange US rules made me not want to ask anyone to 'do me a favour' sort of thing.
If you US guys can't sort it all out, then an old Kiwi sure will be having a struggle.
Anway...I'm all sorted. Went back to Lowey and ordered that single shot adapter too.
Man can't have too many wee goodies can he (?)
Oh...I picked up the rifle today. Wow, looks good in hand. The advertising photos don't do it justice and my Leupold 45x Competition sits on it nicely too.
Going to play with the trigger this afternoon, and then polish the bolt (smooth it down with powered buffs and fine polishing compound).
Looking forward to a couple of days of happy fettling.
 
Is a bore guide on the itar list?
Dis you ship “machined parts”? Thats a good way to get it confiscated

I have no idea if a bore guide is on the ITAR list, and apparently, neither do you. That was the point of my post. I won't suggest anything to anyone about exporting firearm related parts because I don't know. If you are comfortable about doing that, not knowing, that's up to you.

Scott
 
Well, the plot thickens!
Looked at buying a front rest (with windage) and scant pickings here.
So tried the USA sites...but..."Restricted item. Cannot be shipped outside of USA".
This may be the makers 'protecting' their product in foreign countries?
But the word 'Restricted' implies something more regulatory.
No surprise that Aussies/Kiwis shop in China now.
 
Try Cicognani in Italy, they ship world wide.

They are expensive but they do sell second hand Cig rests and some US made ones from time to time.

 
OK...I'm sorted with most of the extra gear I need/want.
Nothing too fancy.
Bought a Smartreloader SR300 front rest from Australia (and it's China made, but so is a Caldwell anyway). No windage, but not a problem at the moment. Will get a fancy one if I find I really need it for club level shooting (but I'm fairly sure I won't be trying out for the NZ Olympic team).
Bought a single shot adapter from UK (Genuine CZ), and another from Australia (Lowey), plus a cleaning rod guide (Lowey).
Also bought a Protektor STD Rear Bag - STD HARD BASE 13A (from Australia).
Yes, I'm keeping the Aussie economy bouyant. Could have been the US I was helping but sadly the rules in place (in USA) make it not viable (or not allowed).
I have the one piece cleaning rod in both .17, and .20 size plus the VFG cleaning felts/jags.
Now busy making a nicely sculptured wooden cheek riser as the 'At-One' has a hard, angular plastic thing that I find too hard for my soft cheeks!
All good so far.
Thanks for all the thoughts and suggestions guys.
You have all helped in my progression so far.
 

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