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Cabellas Visit Today
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dcmdon
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Why anyone would bring a gun there for service in the first place, is beyond me. Not when NGX is right down the road.
Don
Don
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dcmdon
Regular Member
I can't imagine any scenario where I'd bring a cased gun into Cabellas.
I asked once about bringing a gun in with a chamber flag, or even the bbl removed to try in a holster, and they said it was a no go.
I'm left handed and have a hard time finding holsters to try before I buy.
Since then I've found two places that have a lot of left handed holsters:
1) some police supply place in Newington, I can't remember the name.
2) Chris' indoor gun range in Guilford. Chris is left handed. So he takes care of us.
Don
p.s. In the end it didn't matter. It appears that Cabellas does not stock a SINGLE left handed holster in their store in EH. Also, not a single LH bolt action rifle. Its all about maximizing sales per sq ft., not about serving customers.
Of course thats why I buy only the minimum I need to from Cabellas.
I asked once about bringing a gun in with a chamber flag, or even the bbl removed to try in a holster, and they said it was a no go.
I'm left handed and have a hard time finding holsters to try before I buy.
Since then I've found two places that have a lot of left handed holsters:
1) some police supply place in Newington, I can't remember the name.
2) Chris' indoor gun range in Guilford. Chris is left handed. So he takes care of us.
Don
p.s. In the end it didn't matter. It appears that Cabellas does not stock a SINGLE left handed holster in their store in EH. Also, not a single LH bolt action rifle. Its all about maximizing sales per sq ft., not about serving customers.
Of course thats why I buy only the minimum I need to from Cabellas.
Rich B
Regular Member
I have found Cabela's to be one of the worst places to buy holsters. They have an abysmal selection.
PS: Check your PMs please, trying to get a hold of you.
they actually had the Blackhawk Serpa in stock. Sometimes, they have what I need. And given the cost of shipping and waiting.... I went for it.
Regarding Newington Gun Exchange, I agree. I spend quite a bit of Benjamins there!
Jonathan
Tazman2
Regular Member
I've bought each and every one of my pistols from NGE and my rifle from Hoffman's but thats only because NGE didn't have one when I wanted it! 
I hit 'em all today.
Found myself back at Cabelas though. Bought a Vortexx red/green dot with a $20.00 coupon. Ended up mail order pricing with no shipping.
Sometimes, when the deal is right, they're OK. Really good camping sale right now. However, I have NEVER seen a firearm for a decent price there.
NGE most of the time, Hoffman's when they have a good deal on something. Tactical material is usually Delta Arsenal in Meriden or BMG on the Berlin Tpk.
For a tough gun state, we have some options.
Jonathan
Found myself back at Cabelas though. Bought a Vortexx red/green dot with a $20.00 coupon. Ended up mail order pricing with no shipping.
Sometimes, when the deal is right, they're OK. Really good camping sale right now. However, I have NEVER seen a firearm for a decent price there.
NGE most of the time, Hoffman's when they have a good deal on something. Tactical material is usually Delta Arsenal in Meriden or BMG on the Berlin Tpk.
For a tough gun state, we have some options.
Jonathan
dcmdon
Regular Member
For a lot of stuff, Cabellas is the only game in town. Duck decoys for example. Their camping stuff is great and is well backed by excellent customer service. Its mainly guns and holsters where they are lacking.
Don
p.s. CT isn't actually that tough of a gun state. No shall-issue and the AWB are the only real thorns. (let the flaming begin)
Don
p.s. CT isn't actually that tough of a gun state. No shall-issue and the AWB are the only real thorns. (let the flaming begin)
I agree, though suitability is a big thing with me (kinda obvious with the study and all).
As a guy that has built a LOT of AR's, I get FRUSTRATED with the AWB. Why can I build a kickass Stag from New Britain, but not a Colt from West Hartford?
Don't even get me on the other ABW nonsense.
We can't hunt with our AR in CT, can we?
Jonathan
dcmdon
Regular Member
Good to know.
I'm planning on my .308 or 7.62mm version soon. I think I read .227 as the smallest in the statutes somewhere, but that was some time ago.
I'll be digging down to some of those statutes next for a future project.........
Jonathan
I'm planning on my .308 or 7.62mm version soon. I think I read .227 as the smallest in the statutes somewhere, but that was some time ago.
I'll be digging down to some of those statutes next for a future project.........
Jonathan
I believe the smallest size is a .243 (6mm) to hunt deer with. also thats only for private land, for state land you can only use shotgun with slugs. for the ar-15 why dont you do a 300 blackout? same mag as 5.56 and same bolt. just a barrel change.
Great suggestion. A little OT, but not like this thread is going to evolve that way, right?
Cheaper than a new dedicated gun and ammo is not expensive either.
http://300aacblackout.com/
dcmdon
Regular Member
I personally think that you should simply get whatever is easiest for you. The reality is that at Northeast distances, anything, including .223 will work if you do your part. And none of them will work if you don't.
I've got a ton of .308 ammo and am set up to reload for that caliber. So for me its worth buying an AR10 rifle even if the initial firearm purchase cost more. Plus I like that it will use the same ammo as my M1A and my bolt gun. Even still. I don't have any interest in hunting with an AR. I prefer traditional guns for that.
But thats just my preference. I think its great that the hardware is available. I also think that the entry of Remington into the market with a hunting camo patterned gun was big.
Don
I've got a ton of .308 ammo and am set up to reload for that caliber. So for me its worth buying an AR10 rifle even if the initial firearm purchase cost more. Plus I like that it will use the same ammo as my M1A and my bolt gun. Even still. I don't have any interest in hunting with an AR. I prefer traditional guns for that.
But thats just my preference. I think its great that the hardware is available. I also think that the entry of Remington into the market with a hunting camo patterned gun was big.
Don
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I was looking at the 7.62x35 as one option. I like the AR platform. I love traditional as well, but I do a LOT of AR work. So...... I was looking at some really nice Mossy Oak components for the rifle.
Open carry.... well... in the woods
Jonathan
Open carry.... well... in the woods
Jonathan
dcmdon
Regular Member
I'm guessing you mean 7.63x39. That would work great at the short distances deer is taken around here. And less recoil than a 308.
Theres a part of me that would like to try some of the big bore calibers like .50 Beowolf or .458 Socom. They basically replicate the ballistics of the old .45-70 lever cartridge.
Theres a part of me that would like to try some of the big bore calibers like .50 Beowolf or .458 Socom. They basically replicate the ballistics of the old .45-70 lever cartridge.
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Rich B
Regular Member
+1 That sounds like fun.