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SAIL has put a limit on shotgun shell purchases. I went to the Cambridge outlet last week in preparation for a pheasant hunt later this month and was told I could only buy two boxes of shells and if I wanted two more boxes I'd have to come back the next day. There was also a limit of one flat on target loads. Any other places putting limits on shell purchases?
Never heard of such a thing. I was at Hummisons last week and picked up 4 flats and the guy did not even flinch.
The counter person at Sail in Ottawa explained to me that due to availability from manufacturers they wanted to ensure that each and every customer has at least 2 boxes and not some guy walking in to hoard a bunch of it. The inconvenient work around is to go through checkout a few times. They turn a blind eye to that.
Problem is a store selling guns has to have ammo for new purchases
I was in one shop they said 8 months ago they did a 400,000 order. Nothing in yet
Neighbor came back from Sail Oshawa at lunchtime today really PO'd when they said the same thing. Their suppliers must be running out of stock.Quote:
Originally Posted by Badenoch
CT sporting goods manager in the Soo said basically the same thing, when I went there earlier this week. Everything back ordered and the shelves there look pretty grim.Quote:
Originally Posted by trimmer21
I bet it won’t be long before household supplies follow suit.
Grab them while you can !
Glen
yeah i called gretch the other day asking for some ammo and he said its hard to get. so not surprised. i need a few more boxes of BB :s
I find it interesting, every time someone pops up with a "what caliber should I buy" thread everyone starts singing the same old tune about popular chamberings. "You can always find them" hah! Not so true anymore.
Now my obscure collection can be fed easily as it's all the stores can get and get this, I get boxes of ammo on sale!
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Cabelas and basspro have the same thing going on.
Its very weird, cabelas has alot of ammo in stock.
Go to basspro and its become such a crap shoot they've put rifle and shotgun ammo in the same display cases because they have almost nothing.
Its interesting to me that basspro is the united States chain so you would think they would be getting more shipments. I talked to a few guys and they are just as confused as I am on the whole thing.
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You are aware that Cabela's and Bass Pro are the same company...Quote:
Originally Posted by Bowjob
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Cabela's Inc. is a subsidiary of Bass Pro Shops, an American direct marketer and specialty retailer of outdoor recreation merchandise based in Sidney, Nebraska. Cabela's was founded by Richard N.
i am aware, but its still a little confusing to be honest.Quote:
Originally Posted by MikePal
https://www.basspro.com/shop/en/together
Was in Cabelas Barrie the other day-looked at ammo,30-06,243 and 22 lr.Quote:
Originally Posted by oaknut
Looked at all other Calibers juts for fun.
Interesting that the 30-06 was "almost"non existent on the shelves,few selection,few boxes...........,yet many many .270?
Maybe telling the Cal preference up there?
I’m glad that I reload… I’ve got lots of 30-06 :).
This has been going on for months south of the border. Biden getting elected along with covid related supply/production shortages. Everyone started panic buying whatever they could and prices went up. None of the "big three" ammo makers have rebates this fall (they usually start up in August).
I had heard that production at Federal was currently on hold. The reason... no primers. I always thought an outfit like Federal would manufacture their own, the reality is they probably get them made overseas?
Boss Shotshells is a direct order business based in Michigan (not available in Canada). They put out a notice to their customers some time ago basically saying "get what we have available now". They are trying to navigate component shortages, apparently. They make their own shot in-house, but wads and hulls come from places like Italy.
I've got all the ammunition I want to reload, and an ample supply of empty rifle brass and shotshell shell cases.
You don't stop hunting because you grow old. You grow old because you stop hunting.
- Gun Nut
The Basspro in Vaughan is no way the same store as the Cabela's in Barrie. The Cabela's in Barrie is way better stocked on everything except hunting clothes where the edge goes to the Vaughan store. I couldn't even find a bottle of gun oil at the Vaughan store, nevermind ammo. I think the Vaughan store is going down fast.
Also the Vaughan store is neither listed as a Cabela's location nor a Basspro store, so you can't tell if they have stock before you go there.
I was at SAIL and it is just a SAIL thing. They want to make sure everyone gets some but it is funny because you can keep coming back over and over.
Fishing World had Remington 12GA 2-3/4" Accutips and I bought 4 boxes and they did not bat an eye. Now 20GA Accutips are still tough to find.
Every 4 hrs when the part timers switch shifts :)Quote:
Originally Posted by 410001661
I’m well stocked up on ammo for every caliber I own. I learned my lesson a long time ago. Yesterday I stopped in to pick up some minnows at the local mom and pop outdoor store and surprisingly they had a great assortment of ammo.
I agree 100%. When I say I am low on something usually means I still have lots but I'm getting down to my last 10 boxes or so. Finding bulk FMJ in 9mm, 45ACP or .223 is always easier than finding a specific hunting load from a particular manufacturer so when you see it - you buy it!!Quote:
Originally Posted by Deer Hunter
https://i.imgur.com/Et80iw8.jpg
That's more than they have at the local Canadian Tire :)
Nice. My stock pile is huge also.Quote:
Originally Posted by 410001661
Yes specific hunting load from a manufacturer can be the problem especially when you buy a new rifle and it loves the only box you have and it took half the box to sight it in. haha