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Title: How to get ammunition at Wal-Mart
Post by: hodman on June 30, 2009, 09:43:35 PM
1.   Make friends with the Dept 09 (sporting goods manager) they can be a real asset.
2.   Most stores are getting pistol and rifle ammunition each day!
3.   The best time to get the ammunition varies (again see rule one) but find out when they are working the truck. Most of the time it will be after 8pm or before 8am.
4.   Call about 2 hours before the truck is to be worked and get an update.
5.   If they like you they can print a sheet that will tell them and you if they want to what they have on the truck.
6.   If you don’t get any ammo ask (nicely rule one) for them to scan the tag and check if any stores in the area have any ammo. They can tell you based on a mileage area who has that item.
7.   The best days to get ammo are Tuesday –Thursday. Most people want ammo for the weekend.
8.   If you make a friend at the store they might call you before they put the ammo out. (not required to do this but might don’t offer them anything they can’t take it)
9.   Bring a friend the daily limit is 6 boxes but friends over 21 can by six for you and they don’t care how it is paid for as long as the friend is with you.
10.   Go to other stores as soon as you get ammo  as the daily limit is only for that store.
Hope this helps I got 2000 round of 9mm today and a thousand rounds of 40cal last week. Don’t worry I am not hording it I am shooting it. I can’t find primer to reload so I am buying at retail
Title: Re: How to get ammunition at Wal-Mart
Post by: fightingquaker13 on June 30, 2009, 10:30:19 PM
1.   Make friends with the Dept 09 (sporting goods manager) they can be a real asset.
2.   Most stores are getting pistol and rifle ammunition each day!
3.   The best time to get the ammunition varies (again see rule one) but find out when they are working the truck. Most of the time it will be after 8pm or before 8am.
4.   Call about 2 hours before the truck is to be worked and get an update.
5.   If they like you they can print a sheet that will tell them and you if they want to what they have on the truck.
6.   If you don’t get any ammo ask (nicely rule one) for them to scan the tag and check if any stores in the area have any ammo. They can tell you based on a mileage area who has that item.
7.   The best days to get ammo are Tuesday –Thursday. Most people want ammo for the weekend.
8.   If you make a friend at the store they might call you before they put the ammo out. (not required to do this but might don’t offer them anything they can’t take it)
9.   Bring a friend the daily limit is 6 boxes but friends over 21 can by six for you and they don’t care how it is paid for as long as the friend is with you.
10.   Go to other stores as soon as you get ammo  as the daily limit is only for that store.
Hope this helps I got 2000 round of 9mm today and a thousand rounds of 40cal last week. Don’t worry I am not hording it I am shooting it. I can’t find primer to reload so I am buying at retail

Thats good advice. And 3,000 rounds should hold you for at least a week. ::) ;D
FQ13
Title: Re: How to get ammunition at Wal-Mart
Post by: MikeBjerum on July 01, 2009, 11:32:30 PM
3K  ::)

Just watched the new Cowboys, and Jessie Abbate says she shoots 1K per day for at least two months prior to a major match  ::)

Pays to have an ammo manufacturer as a sponser  ;D
Title: Re: How to get ammunition at Wal-Mart
Post by: TAB on July 02, 2009, 04:57:52 AM
3K  ::)

Just watched the new Cowboys, and Jessie Abbate says she shoots 1K per day for at least two months prior to a major match  ::)

Pays to have an ammo manufacturer as a sponser  ;D

damn, thats just crazy... even with free ammo, that has to put one hell of a strain on your hands, wrists and arms.   not to mention your eyes.
Title: Re: How to get ammunition at Wal-Mart
Post by: Rastus on July 02, 2009, 06:02:39 AM
1.   Make friends .....................
Hope this helps I got 2000 round of 9mm today and a thousand rounds of 40cal last week. Don’t worry I am not hording it I am shooting it. I can’t find primer to reload so I am buying at retail

I've been doing the exact same thing.  Only deal, they normally don't get more the 4 or 5 boxes of any caliber at a time in my store.  However, I do see you are from NW Arkansas...OK..cough it up...that many rounds...you must know a family member of founder.
Title: Re: How to get ammunition at Wal-Mart
Post by: Pathfinder on July 02, 2009, 06:30:07 AM
My Wally World is still dry as a bone - only .357 Sig in stock for pistols, equally oddball for rifles (.22-250 etc.).

Either we ain't getting any, or someone is still hoarding buying it up.
Title: Re: How to get ammunition at Wal-Mart
Post by: jaybet on July 02, 2009, 07:19:33 AM
Could it be that Wally World is pulling their usual crap and trying to squeeze a few more cents out of the suppliers? Maybe the ammo suppliers are selling hand over fist and don't need to play their game and Wally just ain't gettin' the ammo he used to . It's a nice thought anyway.
Title: Re: How to get ammunition at Wal-Mart
Post by: bbbean on July 02, 2009, 07:36:34 AM
Could it be that Wally World is pulling their usual crap and trying to squeeze a few more cents out of the suppliers? Maybe the ammo suppliers are selling hand over fist and don't need to play their game and Wally just ain't gettin' the ammo he used to . It's a nice thought anyway.

+1

I buy ammo from locally owned gun shops and/or from vendors who support our sport and our cause. Although delivery has slowed, I'm still able to get amo from suppliers like Atlanta Arms, Georgia Arms, Midway, Natchez, and my local shops. When I buy from these guys, I'm more confident my US$ aren't flying straight to Beijing.
Title: Re: How to get ammunition at Wal-Mart
Post by: hodman on July 02, 2009, 12:25:22 PM
I've been doing the exact same thing.  Only deal, they normally don't get more the 4 or 5 boxes of any caliber at a time in my store.  However, I do see you are from NW Arkansas...OK..cough it up...that many rounds...you must know a family member of founder.
I am in NW Arkansas and I will disclose that I do sell to Wal-Mart. I do also make friends in the Supplier Community. But I have no inside source. Wal-Mart is not perfect! But they do support the shooting sports. Apart from Goverments they are the largest customer of ammo companies. As a rule I will tell you that Wal-Mart is a fair retailer and drives an honest bargain. They are also willing to sell on a lower margin.  Walmart makes money on the sale other retailers make money on the deal and back end.
My last defense of them is this they may be out of stock but when they have product it is at the same price it has been at for the last year. Other retailers (not all but most I have seen) have raised prices across the board. I am told that all ammunition is on allocation but all stores are getting some! So again see rule number 1
Title: Re: How to get ammunition at Wal-Mart
Post by: tt11758 on July 02, 2009, 01:04:29 PM
3K  ::)

Just watched the new Cowboys, and Jessie Abbate says she shoots 1K per day for at least two months prior to a major match  ::)

Pays to have an ammo manufacturer as a sponser  ;D



I was happy just looking at her without listening to what she said.  ;D



Actually, Haz would've been proud of her when she corrected Tupelo Flash for calling her magazines "clips".



Is it just me or is she just drop-dead gorgeous.  Or is it that "cowgirl thang" that gits-r-done?  Or maybe just a good looking woman who can shoot?  I don't know, but DAMN!!!










Ok, corner here I come.   ;D
Title: Re: How to get ammunition at Wal-Mart
Post by: Hazcat on July 02, 2009, 01:10:06 PM
E,

It's not 'just you' and yes to all of the rest.  ;)
Title: Re: How to get ammunition at Wal-Mart
Post by: Hazcat on July 02, 2009, 01:10:47 PM
E,

It's not 'just you' and yes to all of the rest.  ;)
Title: Re: How to get ammunition at Wal-Mart
Post by: tt11758 on July 02, 2009, 01:13:52 PM
E,

It's not 'just you' and yes to all of the rest.  ;)




Wanna stop by the store on your way to the corner?  We're all out of cheez whiz.    ;D
Title: Re: How to get ammunition at Wal-Mart
Post by: Hazcat on July 02, 2009, 01:16:24 PM
DAMMIT!  It goes on crackers guys, not just sprayed into yer pie holes! 

Yeah I'll get some, smoked hickory flavor OK?
Title: Re: How to get ammunition at Wal-Mart
Post by: tombogan03884 on July 02, 2009, 01:17:11 PM
It gets used up on the "Philly Cheese/ steak subs  ;D
Title: Re: How to get ammunition at Wal-Mart
Post by: tt11758 on July 02, 2009, 01:17:41 PM
DAMMIT!  It goes on crackers guys, not just sprayed into yer pie holes! 

Yeah I'll get some, smoked hickory flavor OK?


Perfect, thanks!!





That reminds me......we're out of crackers, too.     ;D
Title: Re: How to get ammunition at Wal-Mart
Post by: Hazcat on July 02, 2009, 01:18:34 PM
Ritz?
Title: Re: How to get ammunition at Wal-Mart
Post by: PegLeg45 on July 02, 2009, 01:19:14 PM
DAMMIT!  It goes on crackers guys, not just sprayed into yer pie holes! 

Yeah I'll get some, smoked hickory flavor OK?

Then, we need crackers.


Nacho cheeze, pleeze.    ;D


***edit***
Dammit, tt.....you beat me to it.
Title: Re: How to get ammunition at Wal-Mart
Post by: PegLeg45 on July 02, 2009, 01:19:45 PM
Ritz?

Yes....and Captain's wafers too........and hurry.
Title: Re: How to get ammunition at Wal-Mart
Post by: Hazcat on July 02, 2009, 01:21:31 PM
Yes....and Captain's waffers too........and hurry.


? Captains Waffers? (wafers)  and I'll be there when I get there!
Title: Re: How to get ammunition at Wal-Mart
Post by: tombogan03884 on July 02, 2009, 01:24:20 PM
? Captains Waffers? (wafers)  and I'll be there when I get there!

Need more shaved steak and sub rolls to.
Title: Re: How to get ammunition at Wal-Mart
Post by: PegLeg45 on July 02, 2009, 01:24:33 PM
? Captains Waffers? (wafers)  and I'll be there when I get there!

You're old and slow....I changed it before you finished typing....nah nah nah.....

and if you don't hurry, at least buy extra cheeze wiz because it's dwindling as we type.....because we're out of crackers.
Title: Re: How to get ammunition at Wal-Mart
Post by: ericire12 on July 02, 2009, 01:25:35 PM
Doesnt Wal-Mart sell beer too   (http://smileyx.com/smilies/party0012.gif)
Title: Re: How to get ammunition at Wal-Mart
Post by: PegLeg45 on July 02, 2009, 01:27:39 PM
And get beef jerky too..........and beer.





Sorry, Hodman, this thread has descended into madness...........again, my apologies.  ;)

Title: Re: How to get ammunition at Wal-Mart
Post by: hodman on July 02, 2009, 02:39:11 PM
And get beef jerky too..........and beer.





Sorry, Hodman, this thread has descended into madness...........again, my apologies.  ;)



WTF I was hoping to stir the pot. BTW she is hot. I did sell Beef Jerky to Walmart in a former life.

Madness I tell you !
Title: Re: How to get ammunition at Wal-Mart
Post by: twyacht on July 02, 2009, 08:05:38 PM
You guys have to post pics to really earn the corner...... ::)
(http://i296.photobucket.com/albums/mm182/twyacht/jessica_abbate.jpg)


Short shorts and tan legs, WITH A PISTOL!!!!!!

See,,,,,that's how you get to the corner with style..... 8)
Title: Re: How to get ammunition at Wal-Mart
Post by: jzzr83 on July 03, 2009, 06:03:44 PM
I have a friend that works security at the local Wal-Mart here in Shakopee, MN.  When I went in this week he told me they do not stock the 9mm anymore.  You have to specifically ask for it because it gets stolen the most.  And they have a two box per person limit!
Title: Re: How to get ammunition at Wal-Mart
Post by: Rastus on July 03, 2009, 06:19:55 PM
Scored 400 rounds white box 45 and 200 rounds .223 today.

Title: Re: How to get ammunition at Wal-Mart
Post by: hodman on July 04, 2009, 10:26:24 AM
Scored 400 rounds white box 45 and 200 rounds .223 today.


Walmart has Federal 100 round box for 39.99 a box seems to be good stuff.
Title: Re: How to get ammunition at Wal-Mart
Post by: Rastus on July 04, 2009, 11:57:02 AM
Scored 400 rounds white box 45 and 200 rounds .223 today.


Our normal price is 38.94...but today it was 31 and change...hence four boxes instead of two!