Purchasing Firearms Online

[AszBall]

I live in SoCal and I have been planning on starting my bolt action rifle build and have been looking at the .308 R700 VTR. In the past I have bought all of my guns in store but have been thinking of getting this one online and see if I can get it cheaper. I was wondering how this process works. How much more is it going to cost me other than the price it takes to purchase straight off of the site, extra fees, background check, shipping, transfer fees, etc? Does it ship to a 3rd party like a gun shop where I have to pick it up? Does the ten day start from when I make the order or when the gun gets to the destination? What are good sites? Advantages and disadvantages? All information on the whole process would be appreciated.

[Librarian]

1) it must go to a FFL in CA; call your favorite and ask what fees they will charge. For a 'regular' transfer, expect $75 dealer fee and up, plus DROS. You might get lucky and be charged less.

2) 10 days starts when the FFL submits the DROS.

[NorCalXJ]

1) Look for a gun you wish to buy and check to see if it is legal to possess in CA
2) Contact FFL regarding purchase. Ask about FFL transfer fee, DROS, tax, and make sure it is legal to have in CA too.
3) Purchase gun and select FFL dealer of your preference(most likely the one you contacted before). If site doesn't have them on record, they have to fax their FFL info.
4) Set up appointment for DROS, fees, etc, and inspect gun.
5)return in 10 days to pick up.
6) booya! Happy shooting.

[AszBall]

Thanks guys, and if anyone has any good websites to look for a Rem 700 VTR new it would be appreciated...

[Firerescuebatt07]

gunbroker.com, duckcreekarmory.com (6 month layaway) , cashforyourguns.com (1 year layaway), gunsamerica.com

[scidx]

I have been planning on starting my bolt action rifle build and have been looking at the .308 R700 VTR.

Is it a "build" if you're buying it to shoot as is? If you're thinking about actually building a bolt rifle to your specs, you might have better luck (and a better price) on a used-gun rack as the barrel is, sometimes, the first to go. The VTR is a triangular barreled Remington SPS. I had one in .223 and it wasn't any different than other base line 700s. Plus, with a used rifle, you don't have to go through the FFL's policy on online orders. My experience in CA is that most dealers price gouge to discourage ordering outside of their inventory. Your dealer of choice may be different, and you've probably got your mind set on the VTR. I Just thought I'd throw this out.