I have the ammo on the shelf, but I won't sell it to you?

[Bama21]

Yesterday, I hit a few gun stores looking for some ammo and reloading components (if there were any to be had). I stopped in one shop and noticed they had factory 7mm-08 on the shelf behind the counter. When I inquired what kind of 7mm-08 they had, store owner replies, "We have Hornady American Whitetail (20 boxes), Prvi Partizan (30 boxes), and another brand (I had never heard of)." I noticed there were 3 other boxes pushed to the back side of the shelf and asked about them. Shop keeper tells me they are 2 boxes of Fusion 140s and a box of Federal Premium ballistic tips. He said those pushed to the back of the shelf are not for sale unless someone buys a rifle. I asked if he would part with 1 box of Fusions, and he said No.

His shop, his rules I get that, but why couldnt he just hold back some Hornady for his customers who purchased a rifle?

I thought it was kind of strange. Granted, a store owner who doesnt have any ammo to sell when someone purchases a gun, very well might hinder the gun sale, but to hold back specific ammo? I dont get it. Any thoughts???

 

[roydamnmercer]

Agreed...his shop, his rules.

Pretty silly just the same.

 

[GeauxLSU]

Yesterday, I hit a few gun stores looking for some ammo and reloading components (if there were any to be had). I stopped in one shop and noticed they had factory 7mm-08 on the shelf behind the counter. When I inquired what kind of 7mm-08 they had, store owner replies, "We have Hornady American Whitetail (20 boxes), Prvi Partizan (30 boxes), and another brand (I had never heard of)." I noticed there were 3 other boxes pushed to the back side of the shelf and asked about them. Shop keeper tells me they are 2 boxes of Fusion 140s and a box of Federal Premium ballistic tips. He said those pushed to the back of the shelf are not for sale unless someone buys a rifle. I asked if he would part with 1 box of Fusions, and he said No.

His shop, his rules I get that, but why couldnt he just hold back some Hornady for his customers who purchased a rifle?

I thought it was kind of strange. Granted, a store owner who doesnt have any ammo to sell when someone purchases a gun, very well might hinder the gun sale, but to hold back specific ammo? I dont get it. Any thoughts???

For the exact same reason you didn't buy any of the Hornady.
People are partial to certain loads and he was down to his last 2 boxes of Fusion. The next person wanting a rifle may want Fusion.

 

[BillsCamino]

Academy holds back ammo and is only offered with a firearm purchase.

 

[GFB]

Buy the Hornady, silly.

 

[mrauditor]

For the exact same reason you didn't buy any of the Hornady.
People are partial to certain loads and he was down to his last 2 boxes of Fusion. The next person wanting a rifle may want Fusion.

Exactly. Thanks.

 

[bambam]

That is my ammo. I'm picking it up next week.

 

[bambam]

All ammo is getting bought up around central Georgia. All calibers, even odd balls. I do not know of a shop around here that does not have very tight limits. I had to go to a shop around here 4 time to clean them out of 5.45x39.

 

[madcow]

All ammo is getting bought up around central Georgia. All calibers, even odd balls. I do not know of a shop around here that does not have very tight limits. I had to go to a shop around here 4 time to clean them out of 5.45x39.

What I don't understand is even low volume Hi-power ammo like 300WM, 700 Rem Mag have disappeared from the shelves. I can't imagine shooting a box of 20 in a range session much less 5 boxes, your shoulder will be black and blue for a week.

 

[Horsehat]

Seriously, how did y’all not see this coming?