$400 for Academy. What to get?

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[ARCHIVED THREAD] - $400 for Academy. What to get?

Posted: 12/26/2005 5:09:36 AM EDT

So my wife gives me a $400 gift card for Academy. Should I get a kayak for fishing or a gun or other?

Posted: 12/26/2005 5:24:10 AM EDT

[#1]

I have a combined total of 225$ from family members and the office Christmas party

I'm waiting for those "after Christmas sales" flyers to show up today.

Posted: 12/26/2005 5:43:03 AM EDT

[#2]

id get a buch of ammo

Posted: 12/26/2005 5:49:30 AM EDT

[#3]

Quoted:
id get a buch of ammo

Thats what I was gonna say.

That'd be like nearly 5K of blazer 9mm.

Posted: 12/26/2005 5:56:13 AM EDT

[#4]

Yeah, but I don't do 9MM! I was thinking of getting either a Frenzy for yakking out shark baits and occasionally bay fishing, or a 3 1/2" Mag shotgun to finish the season, maybe a new rifle to take to Alaska. Of course the card would only help with the price.

Posted: 12/26/2005 6:00:40 AM EDT

[#5]

A CZ75 for $404.00. Then go buy your 9mm Blazer.

Posted: 12/26/2005 6:06:05 AM EDT

[#6]

tell her to get a refund and give you the cash. Bass pro has some nicer kyaks...

--I've looked. I want one too!

This is where the Visa debit cash cards come in handy....

Posted: 12/26/2005 6:07:15 AM EDT

[#7]

Quoted:
Quoted:
id get a buch of ammo

Thats what I was gonna say.

That'd be like nearly 5K of blazer 9mm.

or almost 4.5k of winchester

Posted: 12/26/2005 6:09:40 AM EDT

[#8]

come to think of it.... depending on how the wife is usually, go for a new gun. This way, it was her idea cus she gave you the gift card. You can always buy ammo or anything else later on-- most guys have issues with the wives complaining how you have enough guns, that rusted SKS is fine, you don't *need* an AR, etc.

Posted: 12/26/2005 6:32:19 AM EDT

[#9]

They have great deals on gun safes.

Posted: 12/26/2005 6:33:51 AM EDT

[#10]

Actually she doesn't care at all about having so many guns. As long as I buy them with saved money, not needed money. She knows how much I like to hunt and she likes to shoot them too. She buys clothes and candles, I buy guns. The Kayaks are calling me though....

Posted: 12/26/2005 6:59:15 AM EDT

[#11]

Going right now to buy my first 10/22 with my gift cards.

Posted: 12/26/2005 8:05:57 AM EDT

[#12]

Quoted:
So my wife gives me a $400 gift card for Academy. Should I get a kayak for fishing or a gun or other?

You could probably get a nice plinker with a scope and rings for $400!

Posted: 12/26/2005 12:43:32 PM EDT

[#13]

The Academy stores around here sell Bushmasters for under $900.00, so if you're not opposed to adding a little to that gift......

Posted: 12/26/2005 9:16:01 PM EDT

[#14]

Quoted:
So my wife gives me a $400 gift card for Academy. Should I get a kayak for fishing or a gun or other?

That's what I'm doing. Means longer camping trips on Village Creek and harassing Red Drum in Keith Lake.

Posted: 12/27/2005 7:28:12 AM EDT

[#15]

dude it's your money, buy cases of whatever calibers you have.

Posted: 12/28/2005 7:52:45 AM EDT

[#16]

Got the Kayak! Now I just need to hit the water!

Posted: 12/28/2005 7:01:13 PM EDT

[#17]

Mossberg 835 12-Ga. 28-In. Camo Shotgun 28-in. barrel Synthetic stock Modified choke 3 1/2-in. chamber Mossberg 835 Ulti Mag
$218.86
I bought one last year. Damn good shotgun and shoots every shell made. The barrel is ported and drilled&tapped for a scope.
Jim

Posted: 12/29/2005 7:10:40 AM EDT

[#18]

cash it and hit the strip clubs

[ARCHIVED THREAD] - $400 for Academy. What to get?

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