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With COVID going on, this season was weird in that turkey shells just about evaporated from lots of places before April seasons got underway. 

But at what point do the usual places (Wal-Mart, Academy, MidwayUSA, Wing Supply, Rogers Sporting Goods) stock themselves full of turkey loads and give decent discounts? February? Just want to get on top of it before all the Federal Grand Slam in the Union is gobbled up by preppers.


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Good question, glad we turkey hunters always have a stock pile....

Turkey hunters always have a plan B... plenty of turkey ammo always....

I certainly have ammo, but was wanting to pattern something new. Just waiting to see manufacturer rebate deals and full shelves again, and curious when that'll be.
Might be stocking up on clearance waterfowl loads, at the same time.


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you are not going to see any new turkey ammo on the shelves this year unless you're real lucky or stand in line somewhere

Bass pro near me has had deliveries of shells every so often and they get gobbled up real quick. I've seen the expensive TSS sit there for a little while but the long beards and cheaper stuff is gone in a few days. I shoot LB 3" #6 usually but picked up a box of 5s the other day there just because I could get my hands on them.

While the quantity was certainly not full stock, BP in Clt had several TSS options and LBXR in 12ga and less in 20ga today.

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For what i saw today in 2 big gun stores , and the amount of people buying guns, that still has some guns in stock, what new turkey ammo they were receiving was going out the door really fast .. i was in one gun store this morning and there was at least 25 people wanting on back ground checks for new gun purchases

The local Cabela's/Basspro is rationing ammo.  They have a roped off rolling shelf attended by an employee. There is a line to get your 5 box limit.  Usually all they have is .45 ACP, 9mm and some 5.56 Nato. They do have some 16 and 28 gauge small game loads on the shelf.
I don't think we will see stocked shelves and discounts coming this spring.

I truly hope we're not in a situation where if you need turkey loads, you'll need a friend to give you some or you're SOL.

Quote from: Bridger on January 24, 2021, 07:12:17 AM
The local Cabela's/Basspro is rationing ammo.  They have a roped off rolling shelf attended by an employee. There is a line to get your 5 box limit.  Usually all they have is .45 ACP, 9mm and some 5.56 Nato. They do have some 16 and 28 gauge small game loads on the shelf.
I don't think we will see stocked shelves and discounts coming this spring.

People are taking more than their limits, hiding it around the store for later purchase next day.
Stores are selling at pretty much normal prices. Online ammo and gun shops and gun shows are not .

I've heard that ammo shortage is likely to continue through 2021. 

I don't have a lot of supply, but enough to hold me over until it gets back to normal.

That 10 lbs of TSS and related components sitting in the loading cabinet downstairs is looking like a good decision.

Quote from: Bridger on January 24, 2021, 07:12:17 AM
The local Cabela's/Basspro is rationing ammo.  They have a roped off rolling shelf attended by an employee. There is a line to get your 5 box limit.  Usually all they have is .45 ACP, 9mm and some 5.56 Nato. They do have some 16 and 28 gauge small game loads on the shelf.
I don't think we will see stocked shelves and discounts coming this spring.

5-box limit is pretty generous! Especially if they have tactically-marketed cartridges in stock. Academy has a strict 2-box limit if I recall correctly. My local BPS had a 2-box limit even on shotgun ammo.


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Quote from: Bridger on January 24, 2021, 07:12:17 AM

I don't think we will see stocked shelves and discounts coming this spring.

I'm fairly certain manufacturers will still do rebates. They did for waterfowl steel, and deer rifle loads. Problem was finding it in stock, not prices.


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Just bought some Hevi-Shot 20 ga Magnum Blends at Bass Pro. Got five boxes.  They did not have much at all on the shelves but I use these so got them while I could.  I honestly think they are from last year.  Hevi-Shot IS having a rebate this year.  Good until May 31, 2021.  Two box limit on Hevi 13 and Magnum Blends. $10 a box for a total of $20. Now finding them, well...........

Quote from: WildTigerTrout on January 25, 2021, 01:25:53 PM
Just bought some Hevi-Shot 20 ga Magnum Blends at Bass Pro. Got five boxes.  They did not have much at all on the shelves but I use these so got them while I could.  I honestly think they are from last year.  Hevi-Shot IS having a rebate this year.  Good until May 31, 2021.  Two box limit on Hevi 13 and Magnum Blends. $10 a box for a total of $20. Now finding them, well...........

Where do you get this rebate? And they've still got some Hevi 13 online at Cabelas. I ordered two boxes recently.


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BPS has 410 Federal TSS. Just ordered some yesterday.

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Winchester is quietly doing a rebate right now. $3 back per box of either Longbeards or Double X.


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Quote from: ChesterCopperpot on January 25, 2021, 02:49:58 PM

Quote from: WildTigerTrout on January 25, 2021, 01:25:53 PM
Just bought some Hevi-Shot 20 ga Magnum Blends at Bass Pro. Got five boxes.  They did not have much at all on the shelves but I use these so got them while I could.  I honestly think they are from last year.  Hevi-Shot IS having a rebate this year.  Good until May 31, 2021.  Two box limit on Hevi 13 and Magnum Blends. $10 a box for a total of $20. Now finding them, well...........

Where do you get this rebate? And they've still got some Hevi 13 online at Cabelas. I ordered two boxes recently. Goggle Hevi-Shot Rebates on the internet. You will find it.  Its not on the Hevi-Shot website because it's old info and needs updated. I looked around a bit but found it at one of the ammo sellers site.  I can't remember which one but it's on several sites.


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Quote from: WildTigerTrout on January 25, 2021, 04:46:44 PM

Quote from: ChesterCopperpot on January 25, 2021, 02:49:58 PM

Quote from: WildTigerTrout on January 25, 2021, 01:25:53 PM
Just bought some Hevi-Shot 20 ga Magnum Blends at Bass Pro. Got five boxes.  They did not have much at all on the shelves but I use these so got them while I could.  I honestly think they are from last year.  Hevi-Shot IS having a rebate this year.  Good until May 31, 2021.  Two box limit on Hevi 13 and Magnum Blends. $10 a box for a total of $20. Now finding them, well...........

Where do you get this rebate? And they've still got some Hevi 13 online at Cabelas. I ordered two boxes recently. Goggle Hevi-Shot Rebates on the internet. You will find it.  Its not on the Hevi-Shot website because it's old info and needs updated. I looked around a bit but found it at one of the ammo sellers site.  I can't remember which one but it's on several sites.


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Thanks! I'd looked on their site and didn't see one for the Hevi 13. Found it here. Just bought two boxes at $30 per so this'll be nice! https://www.academy.com/content/dam/academysports/rebates/hevi-shot-2021-rebate.pdf


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I think that is the site I found it on too. You are more than welcome.  I don't think they are advertising it very well!  I see Winchester has a rebate on Long beards and Double X too.  That's the same, not advertising it. I may get a couple boxes of Long beards.

$10 rebate on Hevi-13 and Magblends till the end of the month.  2 boxes per person per household. Can't wait to get my $40 (hopefully). Wish I had more people over the age of 18 in our house lol

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