Scheels Sporting Goods

[JEBruns]

We are getting a Scheels in Tulsa.

And I am so jealous! I was hoping they'd put that store about 1.5 hours east of Tulsa.

 

[JEBruns]

Bass Pro completely ruined Cabelas. They used to sell good quality products now it is just the same Chinese junk you get at Bass Pro.

So true. We had a Cabela's when that happened. They actually converted it into a Bass Pro store. It's quite different now from what it once was. All of the high end stuff Cabela's used to carry, like Meindl boots, is gone. Replaced mostly by made in China junk brands. No bargain cave anymore either. They are the only big sporting goods store in this area, especially when it comes to reloading stuff. So we still go in a fair amount, but we do miss the old Cabela's.

 

[tark]

The Scheel's in Iowa City has plenty of powder and primers,... at outrageous prices. But at least they DO have it.

 

[mope540]

The Scheel's in Iowa City has plenty of powder and primers,... at outrageous prices. But at least they DO have it.

Do you get to the Springfield Ill-annoy Scheel's store much? I probably visit that store more than i visit the family.
They have a lot of primers in stock, and the .410 is abundant...and very cheap compared to recent years. I shamelessly buy as many cases of .410 as i can carry out the door, but at least i won't be part of the "panic buying" crowd that's likely to show up later in the year.

Pic taken on 4/21. Many more cases of Fiocchi, Federal, Remington, and some other brands are on the shelves. They were selling single boxes of Fiocchi for $10 a while back. Price may not be as cheap as some online sellers, but it's not bad. NO purchase limit...for now.

 

[Buzznrose]

I’ve only been to Scheels back in the 90’s in Great Falls. It was a favorite spot to go and check out hunting and fishing gear.

I wish there was a Scheels near me. Closest is DFW and that is a miserable 4 hour drive.

But I ordered all my Dillon reloading gear from them. Fast shipping, great website! They and Midway are my go-to’s online.

I have a Cabelas card I earn a lot of points with and as we never paid a dime in interest, has been a great service. But if Scheels gets closer with a store, I might swap my card to them.

 

[Bush Pilot]

Just got a Scheels in Idaho. Love that place. Cabela’s went down the toilet when Bass Pro took them over. I would NEVER buy a gun from Cabelas since they do not allow dry fire or any manipulation with the trigger lock removed.

What part of Idaho? We're hoping to get one in Coeur d Alene. Closest Scheels to us is in Missoula.

 

[Sour Kraut]

Meridian

 

[tazbigdog]

When I was in PA, Cabelas was built in Hamburg. Remember trekking out there many times to buy this or that. When I moved to Texas, they built a Cabelas in Buda, and trekked there as well. Always seemed to find what I needed, or at GT, or Dallas/Ft. Worth gunshows. Moved to AZ, and Cabelas was sold to Bass Pro. Cabelas lost its identity and customer base. Bass Pro is closer than Cabelas, and their stock sucks. Got what I needed online, or going to Sportsman’s Warehouse. Had a Cabelas black Visa card and got lots of points from it. Switched over to Sportsman’s and got great stuff with their points. Scheels got built, and although it has a lot of everything and makes wife happy in candy store, Scheels prices are high. I do like perusing the aisles, looking for that item I need that moment, but tend to look there rather than buy.

 

[reddog81]

I'd take Scheels over anything else other than maybe Sportsmans Warehouse and Scheels wins that toss up because they have decent selection of used guns. Cabelas and Bass Pro are just as expensive or worse.

Can everyone complaining about Scheels prices tell me where they are finding stuff cheaper? Scheels price on components matches prices I see online but without hazmat and shipping fees. They'll price match gun prices even from online vendors as long as it's not a scam website.

 

[Phaedrus/69]

I like Sportsman's Warehouse or at least I used to. They changed a lot after getting bought out a year or two ago. In Idaho I really love Black Sheep, here in Montana I like Bob Ward's.

 

[redneck2]

I always love threads like this when guys get a new store, then bitch and moan about prices when prices are high on the same product everywhere. You think a new store suddenly has access to things like primers that are virtually unavailable anywhere, and if so they are supposed to be at 1990’s prices?

Or that they’re also selling clothing and family type sporting goods, which are typically high margin items that cover the overhead so they can also offer firearms.

Way long ago I was taking a business class in college. We had to interview the owner of a type of retail business that we might want to start ourselves. I interviewed the owner of the largest sporting goods store in Lafayette, IN. When I told him I’d like to have a gun shop he said he told me he would love to get rid of his gun section but felt he had to keep it to be a well rounded store. He actually lost money on firearms and related items. Gun owners take great pride in shopping forty seven different places to save a nickel

 

[Show Me]

I always love threads like this when guys get a new store, then bitch and moan about prices when prices are high on the same product everywhere. You think a new store suddenly has access to things like primers that are virtually unavailable anywhere, and if so they are supposed to be at 1990’s prices?

Or that they’re also selling clothing and family type sporting goods, which are typically high margin items that cover the overhead so they can also offer firearms.

Way long ago I was taking a business class in college. We had to interview the owner of a type of retail business that we might want to start ourselves. I interviewed the owner of the largest sporting goods store in Lafayette, IN. When I told him I’d like to have a gun shop he said he told me he would love to get rid of his gun section but felt he had to keep it to be a well rounded store. He actually lost money on firearms and related items. Gun owners take great pride in shopping forty seven different places to save a nickel

Someone said one time if you have the money to convert ammo to noise what difference is fifty bucks on a firearm

 

[Hookeye]

I always love threads like this when guys get a new store, then bitch and moan about prices when prices are high on the same product everywhere. You think a new store suddenly has access to things like primers that are virtually unavailable anywhere, and if so they are supposed to be at 1990’s prices?

Or that they’re also selling clothing and family type sporting goods, which are typically high margin items that cover the overhead so they can also offer firearms.

Way long ago I was taking a business class in college. We had to interview the owner of a type of retail business that we might want to start ourselves. I interviewed the owner of the largest sporting goods store in Lafayette, IN. When I told him I’d like to have a gun shop he said he told me he would love to get rid of his gun section but felt he had to keep it to be a well rounded store. He actually lost money on firearms and related items. Gun owners take great pride in shopping forty seven different places to save a nickel

And Sporstmans Warehouse still went under in Lafayette.
They did have a BPS upland remaining and wouldn't budge on price (end of close out).
IIRC was still full retail or darn close to it.
The reloading stuff was gone. Did score a decent Ross holster for my 629 at half off.

Think there's a couple new SW around Indy and one in Ft Wayne.

They carry the average stuff.
Hate going in there.

Went in for some .280 rem ammo and blew a couple hundred on the old lady (boots, jacket etc).
Does the same crap to me if we hit a Cabelas.

 

[Hookeye]

As for shopping.........

Some folks will burn a lot of time and gas to try and save 20 bucks.

They just want to think they got a "deal" LOL

IMHO if the price reasonable, the item is right there to be inspected..........just get it.

Or somebody else will.

 

[Hookeye]

Local place has reloading gear.
Two good gunshops within an hr.
Id like to try a Scheels, but they don't have one anywhere close.
Buds that have gone west say Scheels is like Cabelas used to be.

 

[Sniper66]

The Scheels in Kansas City, like all shops, has pluses and minuses. It is a great place for handling lots of firearms without a hall monitor giving you unwanted advice. Also get to handle a look at many high quality rifles and shotguns. Staff are helpful when you ask for it. I've found reloading supplies there when everyone else was out. This Scheels is in a "special tax district" which tacks on 10%+ tax on everything. OUCH! Prices are about like everywhere else for long guns. Scope prices are just plain nuts.
Our local Cabela's used to be good until BassPro bought them. Now it's primarily a fishing store. They haven't had a decent selection of reloading components for years. Lately they have lots of ammo, but I can buy it delivered to my house much cheaper.
Last Scheel's comment...once in a great while they have a sale items. One such offering was a Cooper Model 21 .223 for $1800. (plus of course the 10% tax). It was a beauty and I'm still kicking myself for not buying it.

 

[Mosin77]

Scheels sold me a box of .32acp (for an eye-watering $49) and a box of primers when nobody else had either. Not sure if I should think of them fondly or not after the experience. I was driving through town on business and figured I’d check them out.

If I had one locally I’d visit from time to time. They also carry a full selection of reloading powders which isn’t exactly common these days.

 

[north east redneck]

Never been in a Scheels, I don't believe they are in the northeast. But I have ordered a few hunting/firearm related things online from them. Prices were decent. Shipping was quick.
We don't have much around where I live. Couple of good LGS. But they are limited in what they sell. Local Walmarts carry no guns. Local dicks carries nothing firearm/hunting/archery related. Not that I want to spend my money there anyway.
Been to the Hamburg PA Cabela's 20 years ago, was impressed at the time. The East Hartford CT one was alright. Hudson MA one is ok, kinda small. The Cabela's/bass pro in Foxboro MA is meh.

 

[tark]

Do you get to the Springfield Ill-annoy Scheel's store much? I

Springfield is over 150 miles from me. Iowa city is 90. The Sheel's in IC is the centerpiece of the Coral Ridge Mall and it is a monster. My only gripe is the almost total lack of used guns. And the only muzzle loaders present look like refugees from a freak show.

 

[JTHunter]

I understand your frustration Tark. The Springfield store is about 100 miles from me and, if I had known, I would have looked them over when I was in Springfield last week for the IGOLD rally.
This area had a Gander Mt. about 10 years ago but it has been gone for about 7 years now. About a year after that closure, an Academy store opened up and it is still here. At the times both stores opened, they had numerous sales on .22LR in various amount bulk boxes and I bought as often as financially possible. As I don't shoot that much (no range), I have an excellent supply of .22LR.
I'm not really a "trader" of firearms and have a sufficient quantity (with 1 possible exception) of guns and ammo now. Nor am I interested in "antique" firearms, even though I have 3 (all handguns) but only 2 are functional. The "newest" old gun I have is a Stevens 12 ga. SxS that I used for hunting for years and it's about 60 years old and a Colt Jr. .25ACP that is about the same age (not certain). Those other 3 are between 85 and 120 years old with the non-functioning on the oldest.

 

[tark]

We had a Gander Mountain years ago. They always had a lot of used guns, which I loved. They also recognized what a type 3 FFL was. I really miss them. I once got a Remington rolling block #2 rifle for a song, which they mistakenly identified as a #4 boys rifle. It was worth twice what I paid for it.

 

[TRAILS-END]

Scheels fan here. Agree Bass Pro put Cabelas in the toilet.

 

[Hookeye]

Went to Cabelas a while back, to see their Weatherby Vanguard edition.
The ol lady makes me stop and get the sour cherry candy when on way to visit the kids.
None of that stuff available locally LOL

 

[hdbiker]

I tried to buy stock in Scheels a couple times few years ago, no sale employee owned.

 

[Chuck R.]

Went to Cabela's this morning and it was pretty sad, went to Scheels after a 2hr trip to GA Precision for a rifle order and it was night and day as far as inventory of powder and primers. Prices were comparable, just Scheels had stuff in stock.