Academy Sports

[1nderbeard]

Been to a few in Nashville TN and Terre Haute. Seemed like a good store. Bought a bunch of 22LR on the way to a range day with my cousins in TN.

 

[Mgderf]

Now the Purdue train pulled in.
I expect to see a corn queen shortly.
Please stand by...

 

[Mgderf]

The time is near.
All of the employees just filed out into the parking lot for a group picture in front of the store.
They just handed out vouchers for gift cards to be redeemed in the store.
I got voucher #11

 

[Mgderf]

Pajama boy is in line behind me.

 

[bf5565]

I enjoy academy sports. I’ve always ran into really good deals when going to them. It’s actually where I purchased my gun safe at for a great deal and a handful of pistols.

 

[Ark]

The first five minutes of opening day will be the only time primers are ever sighted in stock at that store.

 

[Mgderf]

The first five minutes of opening day will be the only time primers are ever sighted in stock at that store.

They told me primers, when they have them, will be behind the counter.
Seems they tend to grow legs...

 

[Mgderf]

I got a $20 gift card.

 

[Leo]

They told me primers, when they have them, will be behind the counter.
Seems they tend to grow legs...

On a side note about growing legs, Rural King in Lafayette, has put the ammo behind the counter, seems like ammo started growing legs also.

 

[kalashnikovfan]

On a side note about growing legs, Rural King in Lafayette, has put the ammo behind the counter, seems like ammo started growing legs also.

New castle Rural king did the same thing for a while. I asked the salesman behind the counter why and I guess when they did an audit they were at 800-1000 rounds missing. Found empty boxes all over the store with people on video dumping it into purses and backpacks.

 

[RandIccir]

I just saw an ad saying that there is a new Academy Sports store coming to Lafayette.

I've heard the name but can't recall in what context.
What say Ingo?
Is Academy Sports worth looking into, or they just another Dick's?

Thanks

Nice store. They're all sporting goods. Decent prices and they price match competition

 

[Basher]

I checked it out the other day. Decent selection of ammo, not horribly priced (but not great either). No primers or powders yet, forgot to ask if/when that would happen. It would be nice if they did, other shops I’ve visited so far either don’t carry them, or have a pitiful selection that’s priced to high heaven ($58/lb for Varget before tax!!).

 

[SouthernStar25]

Sporting goods, outdoor rec retailer expanding to Avon, Westfield

(WISH) — A Texas-based sporting goods and outdoor recreation retailer says it’s planning to open stores in the fall in Avon and Westfield. Academy Sports + Outdoors has Indiana stores in Evansville, Jeffersonville, Lafayette and Terre Haute, according to its website. The Westfield store will be...

www.wishtv.com

 

[Expat]

Wish they would build one up in my area.

 

[Born2vette]

They are making progress on the Westfield store. Lights are on inside and looks like its finally closed up.

 

[Remington 90T]

Bought all my shotgun shells three years ago from them. they offered free shipping, plus Winchester had $2.00 a box rebates, Plus I didn't have to pay Wisconsin sales tax. Those days are long gone. Delivery man is happy he don't have to drag three flats a month to my door. Never had a problem with their service.

 

[BE Mike]

An Academy Sports opened not long ago in Clarksville. I used to frequent their stores when I lived in Texas. I've been to the Clarksville store a few times. Their prices are usually lower than Bass Pro on everything. They have a rifle there that I have my eyes on. I've made some good deals on ammo in the past. Dick's doesn't hold a candle to Academy Sports. It's nice to have Bass Pro and Academy Sports so close together that it is easy to compare prices!

 

[Kirk Freeman]

Got my check Saturday from the rebate from Academy Winchester 9MM.

Mid-tier ammo (or "Mid" as the nephews say) but I got a deal and getting a deal is the battle.

 

[breakingcontact]

Academy is great for what it is.

Can get golf clubs, a kayak, a gat, and camping gear.

Decent brands, kind of expensive.

Good selection of guns and ammo for a non-gunshop big box store. Think Rural King-ish.

 

[brdhntr37]

An Academy Sports opened not long ago in Clarksville. I used to frequent their stores when I lived in Texas. I've been to the Clarksville store a few times. Their prices are usually lower than Bass Pro on everything. They have a rifle there that I have my eyes on. I've made some good deals on ammo in the past. Dick's doesn't hold a candle to Academy Sports. It's nice to have Bass Pro and Academy Sports so close together that it is easy to compare prices!

Bass pro is more expensive than anyone, but I do agree about academy prices being cheaper than a lot of places. If you do have gift cards, etc to bass pro and have to go there, I have had them price match on several things in the past. They would do any brick store within 100 miles. Just fyi