hunter07 Report post Posted November 26, 2007 Just a lil warning for those of you who may be purchasing bullets in the near future...... PRICES ARE OUTRAGEOUS! Last night i was on my way home from my parents house in Globe, and decided to make a quick stop at the Sportsmans Warehouse in what would be my last chance to get supplies for my elk hunt this week end . I needed bullets for my 300 weatherby mag, and ended up also picking up a new pack. Well i made i there an hour before closing, checked out the packs, picked my favorite and headed to the bullets. I was in total shock to find that a box of federal 180 gr. 300 wthby mags were going for $64. thats only 20 rounds! they had 220 round nose for 40, but i was already sighted in for that load. So just beaware, and shop around if you have time. I unfortunately have to get a ton of school work, and do alot of studying for upcoming finals before the hunt and didnt have that chance. As i now sit here in the library at ASU, i see that the 5 minutes I spent writing this could have been used to make a trip to bass pro.... time management is what its all about! Good Luck, and Be Safe. Mark Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bchoitz Report post Posted November 29, 2007 If you had the time I'd recommend handloading, otherwise the only advice I can give is use a standard caliber such as 30-06, or .270 that will have a greater selection in the stores. Bummer on the $64 pricing, that is outrageous. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bmf1321 Report post Posted November 29, 2007 High priced ammo may be a good way to make you make every shot count. I bet you won't miss when you think about how much each round costs. Maybe that is what I need. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DesertBull Report post Posted November 29, 2007 High priced ammo may be a good way to make you make every shot count. I bet you won't miss when you think about how much each round costs. Maybe that is what I need. How do you practice at $3 per trigger squeeze? Weatherby factory ammo has always been high priced, but that is unreal. I've seen some of the Weatherby ammo go for up to $100 / box. http://www.midwayusa.com/ebrowse.exe/brows...ng=653***690*** Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
curmudgen Report post Posted November 29, 2007 If you had the time I'd recommend handloading, otherwise the only advice I can give is use a standard caliber such as 30-06, or .270 that will have a greater selection in the stores. Bummer on the $64 pricing, that is outrageous. Another good reason to stick with the tried and true .270. Less than $15.00 a box at Wal-Mart. Jack Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
HEADACHE Report post Posted November 29, 2007 it reads weatherby, so it costs a lot more. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
GRAYLIGHT Report post Posted December 7, 2007 Just switch to archery and you won't have those problems!!! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Browning'sCustomMeat Report post Posted December 7, 2007 Even archery is expensive. There are blades that cost more than $3/ea. Which could put each shot with your bow close to $10 or more. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
azcouesandelk Report post Posted December 7, 2007 Even archery is expensive. There are blades that cost more than $3/ea. Which could put each shot with your bow close to $10 or more. Man I wish my arrows and broadheads were that cheap! For one arrow with my broadhead it is running close to $20!!! Also I loaded up on ammo for my .280 last year when I found a good load for it and have 200 rounds sitting in the garage right now. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
az4life Report post Posted December 8, 2007 Just a lil warning for those of you who may be purchasing bullets in the near future...... PRICES ARE OUTRAGEOUS! Last night i was on my way home from my parents house in Globe, and decided to make a quick stop at the Sportsmans Warehouse in what would be my last chance to get supplies for my elk hunt this week end . I needed bullets for my 300 weatherby mag, and ended up also picking up a new pack. Well i made i there an hour before closing, checked out the packs, picked my favorite and headed to the bullets. I was in total shock to find that a box of federal 180 gr. 300 wthby mags were going for $64. thats only 20 rounds! they had 220 round nose for 40, but i was already sighted in for that load. So just beaware, and shop around if you have time. I unfortunately have to get a ton of school work, and do alot of studying for upcoming finals before the hunt and didnt have that chance. As i now sit here in the library at ASU, i see that the 5 minutes I spent writing this could have been used to make a trip to bass pro.... time management is what its all about! Good Luck, and Be Safe. Mark I saw 3 boxes of Wby 300 mag brand 180 gr at cabelas last week. 27.00.... yes that is right! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
gorczyca Report post Posted December 8, 2007 That's pretty high even for Weatherby...ne glad you don't shoot a Lazzeroni. I pay $100/20 rounds! But I do make every shot count. I've had that gun on 3 hunts. 3 shots...3 kills. Best of luck! Scott G. PS- Go Sun Devils. Glad to see them turn it around. I'm an Alumn.... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
hunter07 Report post Posted December 11, 2007 Just a lil warning for those of you who may be purchasing bullets in the near future...... PRICES ARE OUTRAGEOUS! Last night i was on my way home from my parents house in Globe, and decided to make a quick stop at the Sportsmans Warehouse in what would be my last chance to get supplies for my elk hunt this week end . I needed bullets for my 300 weatherby mag, and ended up also picking up a new pack. Well i made i there an hour before closing, checked out the packs, picked my favorite and headed to the bullets. I was in total shock to find that a box of federal 180 gr. 300 wthby mags were going for $64. thats only 20 rounds! they had 220 round nose for 40, but i was already sighted in for that load. So just beaware, and shop around if you have time. I unfortunately have to get a ton of school work, and do alot of studying for upcoming finals before the hunt and didnt have that chance. As i now sit here in the library at ASU, i see that the 5 minutes I spent writing this could have been used to make a trip to bass pro.... time management is what its all about! Good Luck, and Be Safe. Mark I saw 3 boxes of Wby 300 mag brand 180 gr at cabelas last week. 27.00.... yes that is right! That's pretty high even for Weatherby...ne glad you don't shoot a Lazzeroni. I pay $100/20 rounds! But I do make every shot count. I've had that gun on 3 hunts. 3 shots...3 kills. Best of luck! Scott G. PS- Go Sun Devils. Glad to see them turn it around. I'm an Alumn.... Looks like im going to Cabelas!!!! and GO DEVILS!!!!! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ac guy Report post Posted December 11, 2007 That's pretty high even for Weatherby...ne glad you don't shoot a Lazzeroni. I pay $100/20 rounds! But I do make every shot count. I've had that gun on 3 hunts. 3 shots...3 kills. Best of luck! Scott G. PS- Go Sun Devils. Glad to see them turn it around. I'm an Alumn.... Where do you buy a Lazzeroni? Do you order it direct, or are there distributors? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
