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chunkinlead · 05-13-2022, 04:44 PM

If you have $1500 to spend at Cabela's, Bass Pro, or Academy. Have to buy everything from one of those 3 places. What are you buying and where from? Why? I am thinking I want a long range rifle or mountain rifle. What else would you consider?

Can possibly upgrade what I currently have.
Remington 700 ADL 7mm mag

Anything else you would consider?

rolylane6 · 05-13-2022, 04:47 PM

10 bags of corn or maybe only 8 unless you hurry!
No help, sorry.

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HTOWN · 05-13-2022, 04:53 PM

Scope upgrade if you need it, or a nice rifle or shotgun

RedBear78 · 05-13-2022, 04:56 PM

I wound up with a 1000 gift card from Cabelles a few years ago.I bought me a Remington 700 tactical 308,raised scope rings,Nikon 3x18 scope,sling,case and a few bullets.

tminc · 05-13-2022, 04:59 PM

Wouldn't spend a dime with those three companies,they have gone to hell.Find a small local shop if they even exist anymore.Good Luck,Happy Hunting!

tdwinklr · 05-13-2022, 04:59 PM

I would definitely look at a rifle upgrade, a new caliber, or quality scope and/or spotting scope. Good glass is always useable, you wouldn't regret it.

Slaunch · 05-13-2022, 05:00 PM

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Originally Posted by HTOWN

Scope upgrade if you need it, or a nice rifle or shotgun

This right here.

ctom87 · 05-13-2022, 05:00 PM

I'd check out the camo and get a set of matching camo for all situations. (rain, cold, warm, snow, etc etc etc...gloves, top, bottom, jacket, hat, beanie...)

That'd be if I didn't have the itch for another rifle, and if I didn't want to stock up on ammo.

twosixteens · 05-13-2022, 05:03 PM

Cabelas or Bass Pro Tikka of your choice and put the rest in rings and a Leupold scope

Tony Pic · 05-13-2022, 05:12 PM

You seem rather young. Buy a lifetime license.

Bassdeer · 05-13-2022, 05:14 PM

Do they sell gas gift cards there?

SabineHunter · 05-13-2022, 05:35 PM

I suggest a Rem 700 BDL in 300 mag with a Leopold on top. Then sell the 7 mag and get you a nice Beretta 92 F. A1

westtexducks · 05-13-2022, 05:57 PM

Suppressors is the answer

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Diamond07 · 05-13-2022, 06:14 PM

I’d get a Sig Cross in 308

jomw10 · 05-13-2022, 06:26 PM

A Bergara B-14 HMR:

https://www.cabelas.com/shop/en/berg...t-action-rifle

or a bergara b-14 wilderness:

https://www.cabelas.com/shop/en/berg...ss-ridge-rifle

https://www.academy.com/p/bergara-b1...e-?sku=6-5-prc

chunkinlead · 05-13-2022, 09:57 PM

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Originally Posted by jomw10

A Bergara B-14 HMR:

https://www.cabelas.com/shop/en/berg...t-action-rifle

or a bergara b-14 wilderness:

https://www.cabelas.com/shop/en/berg...ss-ridge-rifle

https://www.academy.com/p/bergara-b1...e-?sku=6-5-prc

What glass then?

chunkinlead · 05-13-2022, 09:58 PM

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Originally Posted by Diamond07

I’d get a Sig Cross in 308

Glass?

chunkinlead · 05-13-2022, 09:58 PM

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Originally Posted by westtexducks

Suppressors is the answer

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I have 1.

coach2 · 05-13-2022, 10:00 PM

3 .380 ruger max

HOOKNBULLET2 · 05-13-2022, 10:12 PM

I’d buy a Nightforce scope from BPS/Cabelas with the $1500.

westtexducks · 05-13-2022, 10:13 PM

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Originally Posted by chunkinlead

I have 1.

Can't have to many. If don't have a rimfire yet go get one of those.

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Randy Madden · 05-13-2022, 10:32 PM

I’d buy something for the grand, then take it back and get the cash. Then spend it with some good ole boy trying to make a living doing his own thing in his back yard.

TX03RUBI · 05-13-2022, 10:38 PM

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Originally Posted by Randy Madden

I’d buy something for the grand, then take it back and get the cash. Then spend it with some good ole boy trying to make a living doing his own thing in his back yard.

They’re not giving you cash back unless you have a receipt showing you paid with a credit card or cash. No receipt equals store credit. Receipt with gift card also equals store credit. I’m assuming gift card, as if he’s using cash or credit he can just go to the good ol boy direct without the extra steps.

chunkinlead · 05-13-2022, 10:51 PM

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Originally Posted by TX03RUBI

They’re not giving you cash back unless you have a receipt showing you paid with a credit card or cash. No receipt equals store credit. Receipt with gift card also equals store credit. I’m assuming gift card, as if he’s using cash or credit he can just go to the good ol boy direct without the extra steps.

Spot on. Win a gift card to one of those just have to choose. Would much rather buy from the local guy if I could.

Clay C · 05-13-2022, 11:06 PM

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Originally Posted by Randy Madden

I’d buy something for the grand, then take it back and get the cash. Then spend it with some good ole boy trying to make a living doing his own thing in his back yard.

I think OP is interested in firearms, not meth.

Clay C · 05-13-2022, 11:10 PM

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Randy Madden · 05-13-2022, 11:30 PM

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Originally Posted by TX03RUBI

They’re not giving you cash back unless you have a receipt showing you paid with a credit card or cash. No receipt equals store credit. Receipt with gift card also equals store credit. I’m assuming gift card, as if he’s using cash or credit he can just go to the good ol boy direct without the extra steps.

Shows how much I know. Lol

Randy Madden · 05-13-2022, 11:31 PM

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Originally Posted by Clay C

I think OP is interested in firearms, not meth.

Well dang, that’s methed up!

HTXTundra · 05-13-2022, 11:38 PM

Good Binos or scope

Randy M · 05-13-2022, 11:41 PM

I’d search their used gun database for a unique revolver or lever rifle to hunt with.

justletmein · 05-13-2022, 11:43 PM

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Originally Posted by Tony Pic

You seem rather young. Buy a lifetime license.

Cabela's does have a decent selection of nicish production rifles, but this right here is a very wise choice.

TX03RUBI · 05-14-2022, 12:14 AM

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Originally Posted by chunkinlead

Spot on. Win a gift card to one of those just have to choose. Would much rather buy from the local guy if I could.

I’d look at either a Bergara rifle or Seekins depending on my end goals. Seekins you’ll most likely need to add $200-300, but it’s the closest you’ll come to a custom rifle that you’ll find under $2500. Bergaras will shoot just as well or **** near, but they won’t be as refined. Both will make a Remington look cheap.

I shoot, or at least at one time did, a lot of long range. I’ve had a handful of custom rifles dating back almost 10 years ago now. I’ve been very impressed by both rifles. If I wasn’t spending the money on either of those rifles I’d be spending it on glass. If I wanted a quality hunting rifle with glass, but didn’t need to reach out 1K with it for fun I’d take a long hard look at a Tikka T3X i caliber of your choice and throw a Leupold VX5 on it. You’ll be just shy of $2K into the entire package, but you won’t be able to beat it for a hunting rifle.

jomw10 · 05-14-2022, 08:43 AM

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Originally Posted by chunkinlead

What glass then?

I will go with a vortex hst from our local vortex dealer..
It will be cheaper than this:

https://www.academy.com/p/vortex-vip...E&gclsrc=aw.ds

dbaio1 · 05-14-2022, 10:24 AM

Well what's missing in your gun collection ? That's at least something that can be turned into cash and depreciation in quality firearms is fading by the year. Since it's a must spend and only at certain retailers that would be my strategy. Or perhaps ammo pending your supply level. I would avoid fad purchases, especially with that amount to spend.
Good luck

Texas Grown · 05-14-2022, 10:29 AM

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Originally Posted by chunkinlead

Glass?

You've almost got enough for a NightForce NX8. Or a high quality Lupy. High quality glass can be resold, if needed. But guns have a higher demand on resale.

Guns would be about the best investment. As your children might inherit them. And they gain value as time goes by. Offspring never forget their first firearm.

And the idea about a lifetime license is a great idea too. I bought my daughter a LT Fishing last year for her 41st B-day. Every time she goes fishing, she will remember me when I'm gone.

Whistle brtches · 05-14-2022, 05:30 PM

Springfield M1A SOCOM rifle

kck · 05-15-2022, 07:50 AM

I’d buy the cheapest Remington 700 you could find there and have it ripped apart and built into a custom.

Mike D · 05-15-2022, 09:40 AM

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Originally Posted by kck

I’d buy the cheapest Remington 700 you could find there and have it ripped apart and built into a custom.

For $1500? I’ve never been able to do one that cheap.

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hoyt21 · 05-15-2022, 09:52 AM

Buy hunting stuff you’ve always wanted but never convinced yourself to getv

softpoint · 05-15-2022, 10:29 AM

Buy a tank of gas, drive around to all three of those places and look, buy another tank of gas and go home?

kck · 05-15-2022, 03:14 PM

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Originally Posted by Mike D

For $1500? I’ve never been able to do one that cheap.

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Mike, this is just based off of what I charge but here’s a run down. Also, under the assumption that a cheap 700 can be picked up for $500. Hopefully so but I know you can buy donor actions less than $500. PTG used to sell trued actions for around $650 but I don’t know about their work. May have to spring for another $100 or so but the gun oughta shoot. This doesn’t include hocking the old stock, barrel and trigger from the purchased rifle.

Gun/Donor action $500
Barrel $300 (Can usually pick one up off of 6mmbr or Len Backus’ site. Will run $350-375 for Bartlein or Krieger)
Chamber, cut and crown $250
Trigger $150
Stock $250 for a B/C plain Jane hunter
Action B/P $200
Glass bed $100-150

masonred · 05-15-2022, 04:41 PM

Spotting scope, mine is 30 years old.

Big pig · 05-15-2022, 04:46 PM

Tikka or Bergera 6.5. I like Leopold, but definitely spend the rest on a good scope.
6.5’s makes shooting fun and you a better shot. IMHO.

BP

jomw10 · 05-16-2022, 11:06 AM

Here you have it:

Bergara in 6.5cred
https://www.academy.com/p/bergara-b1...=6-5-creedmoor

Vortex Viper PST (you can get a better deal with ArrowSmith):
https://www.basspro.com/shop/en/vort...st-rifle-scope

Under $1,500 with taxes. Still need rings and base

Vortex PRO series are $80
https://www.basspro.com/shop/en/vort...mm-scope-rings

Any Remington 700 short action picatinny rail will work.

https://www.egwguns.com/hunter-serie...nny-rail-0-moa

For a total of $1,499.94 (plus taxes and shipping )

05-13-2022, 04:44 PM	#1
chunkinlead Eight Point Join Date: Sep 2013 Location: Lampasas Hunt In: Mills Co., Garza Co.	$1500 to spend If you have $1500 to spend at Cabela's, Bass Pro, or Academy. Have to buy everything from one of those 3 places. What are you buying and where from? Why? I am thinking I want a long range rifle or mountain rifle. What else would you consider? Can possibly upgrade what I currently have. Remington 700 ADL 7mm mag Anything else you would consider?

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05-13-2022, 04:47 PM	#2
rolylane6 Ten Point Join Date: Oct 2019 Location: North Texas Hunt In: Wise county	10 bags of corn or maybe only 8 unless you hurry! No help, sorry. Sent from my SM-N970U using Tapatalk

05-13-2022, 04:53 PM	#3
HTOWN Eight Point Join Date: Jun 2019 Location: Texas city Hunt In: ROCKSPRINGS	Scope upgrade if you need it, or a nice rifle or shotgun

05-13-2022, 04:56 PM	#4
RedBear78 Eight Point Join Date: Aug 2020 Location: Beaumont Hunt In: Warren,Sourlake,Angelina forest	I wound up with a 1000 gift card from Cabelles a few years ago.I bought me a Remington 700 tactical 308,raised scope rings,Nikon 3x18 scope,sling,case and a few bullets.

05-13-2022, 04:59 PM	#5
tminc Ten Point Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: lake travis Hunt In: burnet county,mexico	Wouldn't spend a dime with those three companies,they have gone to hell.Find a small local shop if they even exist anymore.Good Luck,Happy Hunting!

05-13-2022, 04:59 PM	#6
tdwinklr Ten Point Join Date: Sep 2017 Location: Leonard, TX Hunt In: N. Central and N. East TX	I would definitely look at a rifle upgrade, a new caliber, or quality scope and/or spotting scope. Good glass is always useable, you wouldn't regret it.

05-13-2022, 05:00 PM	#8
ctom87 Ten Point Join Date: Oct 2018 Location: Fort Worth Hunt In: Searching.	I'd check out the camo and get a set of matching camo for all situations. (rain, cold, warm, snow, etc etc etc...gloves, top, bottom, jacket, hat, beanie...) That'd be if I didn't have the itch for another rifle, and if I didn't want to stock up on ammo.

05-13-2022, 05:03 PM	#9
twosixteens Pope & Young Join Date: Aug 2013 Location: North Texas Hunt In: Young County Mostly Mack’s Creek Missouri on occasion	Cabelas or Bass Pro Tikka of your choice and put the rest in rings and a Leupold scope

05-13-2022, 05:12 PM	#10
Tony Pic Pope & Young Join Date: Feb 2013 Location: Texas and NYS Hunt In: The Picarosas North and South, Kerrville, Mountain Home and Harper	You seem rather young. Buy a lifetime license.

05-13-2022, 05:14 PM	#11
Bassdeer Ten Point Join Date: Oct 2013 Location: The Colony	Do they sell gas gift cards there?

05-13-2022, 05:35 PM	#12
SabineHunter Pope & Young Join Date: Oct 2019	I suggest a Rem 700 BDL in 300 mag with a Leopold on top. Then sell the 7 mag and get you a nice Beretta 92 F. A1

05-13-2022, 05:57 PM	#13
westtexducks Pope & Young Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Monahans, TX Hunt In: Where ever I can.	Suppressors is the answer Sent from my E6910 using Tapatalk

05-13-2022, 06:14 PM	#14
Diamond07 Eight Point Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Boerne, TX Hunt In: No Limits	I’d get a Sig Cross in 308

05-13-2022, 06:26 PM	#15
jomw10 Six Point Join Date: Jul 2014	A Bergara B-14 HMR: https://www.cabelas.com/shop/en/berg...t-action-rifle or a bergara b-14 wilderness: https://www.cabelas.com/shop/en/berg...ss-ridge-rifle https://www.academy.com/p/bergara-b1...e-?sku=6-5-prc

05-13-2022, 10:00 PM	#19
coach2 Eight Point Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Dayton Hunt In: East Texas	3 .380 ruger max

05-13-2022, 10:12 PM	#20
HOOKNBULLET2 Eight Point Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: New Braunfels Hunt In: Blanco	I’d buy a Nightforce scope from BPS/Cabelas with the $1500.

05-13-2022, 10:32 PM	#22
Randy Madden Ten Point Join Date: Jun 2016 Location: East Texas Hunt In: Everywhere	I’d buy something for the grand, then take it back and get the cash. Then spend it with some good ole boy trying to make a living doing his own thing in his back yard.

05-13-2022, 11:10 PM	#26
Clay C Pope & Young Join Date: Oct 2006	.

05-13-2022, 11:38 PM	#29
HTXTundra Spike Join Date: Aug 2020	Good Binos or scope

05-13-2022, 11:41 PM	#30
Randy M Eight Point Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: New Braunfels	I’d search their used gun database for a unique revolver or lever rifle to hunt with.

05-14-2022, 10:24 AM	#34
dbaio1 Pope & Young Join Date: May 2007 Location: Humble, TX (Atascocita) Hunt In: Bienville and Jackson Parish Louisiana - Union Community area	Well what's missing in your gun collection ? That's at least something that can be turned into cash and depreciation in quality firearms is fading by the year. Since it's a must spend and only at certain retailers that would be my strategy. Or perhaps ammo pending your supply level. I would avoid fad purchases, especially with that amount to spend. Good luck

05-14-2022, 05:30 PM	#36
Whistle brtches Four Point Join Date: Feb 2017	Springfield M1A SOCOM rifle

05-15-2022, 07:50 AM	#37
kck Ten Point Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: La Grange, TX Hunt In: Fayette, Colorado and Maverick County	I’d buy the cheapest Remington 700 you could find there and have it ripped apart and built into a custom.

05-15-2022, 09:52 AM	#39
hoyt21 Ten Point Join Date: Sep 2013 Location: Palito blanco, tx Hunt In: Ben Bolt, Tx	Buy hunting stuff you’ve always wanted but never convinced yourself to getv

05-15-2022, 10:29 AM	#40
softpoint Ten Point Join Date: Dec 2014 Location: Wixon Valley, Texas Hunt In: anywhere I'm allowed	Buy a tank of gas, drive around to all three of those places and look, buy another tank of gas and go home?

05-15-2022, 04:41 PM	#42
masonred Six Point Join Date: Nov 2014 Location: Lockhart	Spotting scope, mine is 30 years old.

05-15-2022, 04:46 PM	#43
Big pig Pope & Young Join Date: Dec 2013 Location: Blanket, TX Hunt In: Goliad and Brown Co.	Tikka or Bergera 6.5. I like Leopold, but definitely spend the rest on a good scope. 6.5’s makes shooting fun and you a better shot. IMHO. BP

05-16-2022, 11:06 AM	#44
jomw10 Six Point Join Date: Jul 2014	Here you have it: Bergara in 6.5cred https://www.academy.com/p/bergara-b1...=6-5-creedmoor Vortex Viper PST (you can get a better deal with ArrowSmith): https://www.basspro.com/shop/en/vort...st-rifle-scope Under $1,500 with taxes. Still need rings and base Vortex PRO series are $80 https://www.basspro.com/shop/en/vort...mm-scope-rings Any Remington 700 short action picatinny rail will work. https://www.egwguns.com/hunter-serie...nny-rail-0-moa For a total of $1,499.94 (plus taxes and shipping )