Cabela's Pricing

[sparks71]

I went there monday after work. I stood at the new rifle counter for 40 minutes without any help. The place wasn't even busy. Fortunately while waiting, another customer came up and was able to answer a lot of my questions. He seemed knowledgeable enough to convince me to re-think my purchase and do some more research on better deals elsewhere.

 

[Dyerbill]

I have found some great deals on used guns...but most are very over priced. They do have some good prices on new guns once in a while...my Ruger LC9s $369. Live close by and stop in often...if you look you might find a good deal.

 

[Tactically Fat]

Isn't it terrible? The bigger the company, the higher the price.

Tell me, then, why does Walmart tend to have the cheapest prices on many long guns and ammo?

 

[87iroc]

I have one worth that, honest. Actually it is worth more than most Garands as it is a high 6 million number and original configuration and not national match.

I have gotten some good deal on used guns from Cabela's like a Margolin Olympic Target Pistol complete with box for about 300 less than it is worth.

I'm thinking that Garand was probably something special and thats why the price was so high. I was up there in their gun vault rooom....I saw some decent prices...

 

[funeralweb]

So I met another INGOer at the new Cabela's in Noblesville to trade some ammo, and after the deal, I went inside to have a peek, since I've never been. The store seems nice enough, good selection of stuff, but some of their prices are absolutely bananas.

In particular, there was an M1 Garand, I'd guess service grade looking it over, nothing too terribly special as far as I could tell. They were asking $2899. That's literally $2000 more than you would pay from the CMP for a comparable rifle. What the actual hell?

Visited there on 9/13 and saw those same weapons. Overheard the manager talking up a lady about a shotgun for something north of $30K. I quietly wondered if Charlton Heston's cold dead hands came with it. If I ever -and I never will- drop $30K for a bullet launcher, a Form 4 will definitely have to be involved.

 

[EthanR9]

Tell me, then, why does Walmart tend to have the cheapest prices on many long guns and ammo?

Well I thought we were talking about gun stores not Walmart.

 

[Tactically Fat]

Well I thought we were talking about gun stores not Walmart.

I was just quoting your "the bigger the company, the higher the prices" line.

That's all.

And if you want to call Cabela's a "gun store" then that appellation can also be applied to Walmart. In both, firearms only make up a portion of their sales.

 

[Snapdragon]

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[EthanR9]

I was just quoting your "the bigger the company, the higher the prices" line.

That's all.

And if you want to call Cabela's a "gun store" then that appellation can also be applied to Walmart. In both, firearms only make up a portion of their sales.

You're taking my comments about Cabelas and Walmart rather personally. If you want to put Cabela's and Walmart in the same category you go right ahead. That's your opinion. I also have an opinion and it's that Cabelas, a gun store in my eyes, has extremely terrible prices on their firearms and accessories. Walmart is a fantastic place to get your groceries if you want to support them. You don't see any of the Cabelas stores without guns right? Well most Walmart's don't have guns. You don't see Cabelas taking all of the AR-15's out of their stores like Walmart either. Walmart has a few low end rifles and shotguns in some of their stores. Cabelas has a couple more guns, and maybe just a tab better in the selection as well. Cabela's also has this thing they call the gun library. They have a couple fancy guns they'll let you look at if you want to visit. Walmart has a nice selection of... toilet paper.

 

[buddy17]

I have yet to find firearms prices reasonable at Cabela's, but their ammo sale prices are usually pretty good especially when the coupon codes bring an additional 10% off and free shipping. I've bought probably 5k rounds of 5.56 in the past 6 months from Cabela's, all for less than 30 cents per round shipped including M855!

 

[medcoxo]

I have only gone when they had the grand opening. Got plenty of 22 ammo, but most of the prices were higher on most things. I did get some fudge!!!

 

[Doublehelix]

I went in there today for the first time, nice store, and the guys behind the gun counter were actually friendly and reasonably knowledgeable as well. Prices were high for sure. I could not find any 9 mm ammo for less than 30 cents a round.

 

[Cameramonkey]

I went in there today for the first time, nice store, and the guys behind the gun counter were actually friendly and reasonably knowledgeable as well. Prices were high for sure. I could not find any 9 mm ammo for less than 30 cents a round.

Yep. WWB $30.99/100. Walmart a couple exits south at 96th, $26.99/100. (ETA: this was for 9mmFMJ)

 

[2A_Tom]

Yep. WWB $30.99/100. Walmart a couple exits south at 96th, $26.99/100.

9?

I live close to the Hammond Cabela's, the only thing I buy there is Hornady Critical Duty .45 ACP their price is about 22.79. They're higher than everyone else otherwise.

 

[Cameramonkey]

9?

I live close to the Hammond Cabela's, the only thing I buy there is Hornady Critical Duty .45 ACP their price is about 22.79. They're higher than everyone else otherwise.

Yes. I too was looking for 9mm. That is my direct observation.

 

[Mr Evilwrench]

I got my 92FS at Hammond as "used", but you couldn't tell it had ever been fired. Pretty decent price for "as new". I've ordered a few things on the internet as well. Haven't been to ours yet.

 

[Doublehelix]

Yep. WWB $30.99/100. Walmart a couple exits south at 96th, $26.99/100. (ETA: this was for 9mmFMJ)

I have been buying online, and if I buy in bulk (1000 rounds), I can get decent ammo (S&G 124 gr, Fiocchi 115 gr, CCI Blazer Brass 115 gr) for between 20 and 21 cents a round, plus shipping, although you can also find coupons online fairly frequently for free shipping if you search.

 

[PGRChaplain]

It's just like Vegas. They build those big elaborate stores because their the Winner!

 

[JWoodlee]

I went in there today for the first time, nice store, and the guys behind the gun counter were actually friendly and reasonably knowledgeable as well. Prices were high for sure. I could not find any 9 mm ammo for less than 30 cents a round.

My kids love displays but prices are high. I got some 9mm ammo at rural King not too long ago for $9.99 a box on sale. If you got one close you may want to check there.

 

[jgressley2003]

Tell me, then, why does Walmart tend to have the cheapest prices on many long guns and ammo?

I think he was comparing local gun shops to Cabela's. Cabela's can buy in bulk where you get cheaper pricing so in theory they should pass that savings onto the customer, but normally charge higher prices instead.