Trip to Gander Mountain

[U.S. Patriot]

Was up that way so decided to stop by. They have the new 597 VTR's. Not a bad looking gun, but $499 would rather have an M&P. They also had a Stevens .223 with heavy barrel, and 3x12x40 scope with adjustable objective lens for $499 kinda drooled on that one. They also have a rifle case. It can be carried like a back pack. The outer compartment held 4 AR mags, and I believe it was 8 pistol mags. Along with a holster for a handgun. The inner compartment held two rifles with with velcro to keep them in place. They where $59.99. They would make an excellent if shtf case. I defently need to get one of those eventually.

 

[cagilber]

This is from my recent trip to Gander Mountain. It seems like the prices were a little steep, even if you included shipping from an online retailer. I guess you pay more for convenience.

 

[762minigun]

This is from my recent trip to Gander Mountain. It seems like the prices were a little steep, even if you included shipping from an online retailer. I guess you pay more for convenience.

I saw the same pricing at the one in greenwood. I thought it was a mistake and asked the guy behind the counter. He said that was the best deal anywhere..

 

[U.S. Patriot]

I agree that they are way high on some things. However other things they are chaper then other places.

 

[Disposable Heart]

Cheaper than some places? LIKE WHAT? The Soda at the counter!?

Gander Mountain is a rip off: They prey on folks that either dont know anybetter (lack of internet ability or simply too lazy to look up pricing online) or the "good ol' boy" who thinks Gander is looking out for them. A guy here at work even says they have good deals. He also claimed that 20 bucks for FMJ 9mm at The Outdoorsman was a great price. That changed when I turned him over to a few websites and Plainfield Shooting Supplies.

 

[243rem700]

I won't even shop at Gander Mt any more because of their prices. It seems I can get most everything in their store for much less online, including shipping.

 

[cosermann]

$30 for an AR mag? Buwahahahahaha!!!!!!

 

[holejack1]

Gander and Dick's, I just check em every now and then for sales they have on ammo and such. Gander had PMC bronze .223 for $9.95/20rnds last night.

 

[jmb79]

Gander and Dick's, I just check em every now and then for sales they have on ammo and such. Gander had PMC bronze .223 for $9.95/20rnds last night.

You call that a "good deal?" It's $532.32 per 1000 including tax. Not to self promote but I'm selling 1000 rounds of Prvi Partisan 5.56mm on this forum for more than $100 less than that. The Prvi is better ammo and costs less.

 

[Bigum1969]

Gander=expensive.

Occasionally you can find a decent deal, but not very often. I like to go there and window shop mostly.

 

[mjrducky]

You call that a "good deal?" It's $532.32 per 1000 including tax. Not to self promote but I'm selling 1000 rounds of Prvi Partisan 5.56mm on this forum for more than $100 less than that. The Prvi is better ammo and costs less.

So for those who don't like math. Better Ammo, 5.56, 20 rounds would be 10.65 if I did that right? I must be wrong cause that would mean the Prvi is $34.82 more not 100 less?

or Gander at 9.95 for .223 for 20 or $497.50 per thousand?

 

[jmb79]

So for those who don't like math. Better Ammo, 5.56, 20 rounds would be 10.65 if I did that right? I must be wrong cause that would mean the Prvi is $34.82 more not 100 less?

or Gander at 9.95 for .223 for 20 or $497.50 per thousand?

Here is the calculation I made:

$9.95 X 50 = $497.50
$497.50 X 1.07 = $523.325

I am selling 1000 rounds of the Prvi for $425. It also looks as though another member is selling 1420 rounds of Winchester for a better price too (and its better ammo than the PMC as well).

 

[U.S. Patriot]

Cheaper than some places? LIKE WHAT? The Soda at the counter!?

Gander Mountain is a rip off: They prey on folks that either dont know anybetter (lack of internet ability or simply too lazy to look up pricing online) or the "good ol' boy" who thinks Gander is looking out for them. A guy here at work even says they have good deals. He also claimed that 20 bucks for FMJ 9mm at The Outdoorsman was a great price. That changed when I turned him over to a few websites and Plainfield Shooting Supplies.

Well obviousaly you must not shop around much. I have found items in their lower then a lot of local shops. Meaning shops withing 20-30 mintues away. I agree that their ammo prices are crazy, except maybe 22's. However I have seen a few guns, and other things at a lower price. Lets not turn this into a flame post. I went because I happend to be in Greenwood, and was wanting some .22MWR. Plus they had nice knife sharpeners for cheap.

 

[Airwolf]

I spoke to the manager here in Terre Haute a few weeks ago. He said if you can find a better deal in town or the surrounding community, they will match the price. I hate the place too, but if I can get the same thing at the same price, I'm ok with that.

 

[55spartan]

Gander will go the way of other over-priced snob *** stores and that is OUT OF BUSINESS!!! Dick's is another that needs to go.

 

[bogus]

I was just in there a couple of hours ago. The have an LCP in the case for $349.99 and also P3-AT for $299.99. Not the cheapest but they are in stock.

 

[indykid]

Hate to say this but every now and then you can get a good deal on a used firearm at Gander. Not too long ago I got a Stoeger Cougar (Beretta of Turkey) for under $300 including tax! Of course is was sitting next to a used Ruger P95 that was the same price as a new one! Couldn't figure that out.

As to ammo, they do think their ammo is something special, and their prices reflect it.

 

[indykid]

For some reason this thread ripping Gander seems Deja Vu all over again.

 

[holejack1]

Gander will go the way of other over-priced snob *** stores and that is OUT OF BUSINESS!!! Dick's is another that needs to go.

Well, one can only hope. Dicks in on my poo list if no other reason than they ruined Galyans.
As for the .223, I happy with the deal I got at sucky ol gander mt, and not about to drive 3 hrs north to make some else happier about it.
holejack out

 

[snakeman88]

So did anyone else notice the tragic lack of 45 Long Colts at Gander recently? Thier prices seem just a bit high too, I would just as soon go to Wyatt's, at least there you get what you pay for.