Author Topic: Scheels coming to Missoula (Read 4277 times)

missoulafish · « **on:** Jan 23, 2020, 01:07 PM »

Dig that place !

G fish · « **Reply #1 on:** Jan 23, 2020, 01:42 PM »

Location?

meandcuznalfy · « **Reply #2 on:** Jan 23, 2020, 01:45 PM »

Nice, love that store

missoulafish · « **Reply #3 on:** Jan 23, 2020, 01:59 PM »

JC Pennys apparently. BoB Wards days may be numbered.

Fortpeck1 · « **Reply #4 on:** Jan 23, 2020, 02:11 PM »

I would take Bob Wards over Sportsmans warehouse any day.

RuralMT · « **Reply #5 on:** Jan 23, 2020, 02:12 PM »

Quote from: Fortpeck1 on Jan 23, 2020, 02:11 PM

I would take Bob Wards over Sportsmans warehouse any day.

Bob Wards > Sportsman's > Cabelas (imo)

RuralMT · « **Reply #6 on:** Jan 23, 2020, 02:13 PM »

I only visited the Billings Scheels once while I taught over east. Is there selection any better?

missoulafish · « **Reply #7 on:** Jan 23, 2020, 02:13 PM »

Not sure whats up with Bob Wards, they dont evey have fish finders .....

Fortpeck1 · « **Reply #8 on:** Jan 23, 2020, 02:15 PM »

Scheels is my go to store when in great Falls or Billings.
Bring em on

Fortpeck1 · « **Reply #9 on:** Jan 23, 2020, 02:16 PM »

Best selection in the state

Born Late · « **Reply #10 on:** Jan 23, 2020, 02:19 PM »

Quote from: missoulafish on Jan 23, 2020, 01:59 PM

JC Pennys apparently. BoB Wards days may be numbered.

I imagine Cabela’s isn’t far behind. I’m more disappointed each time I visit whether an outpost or main store.

missoulafish · « **Reply #11 on:** Jan 23, 2020, 02:25 PM »

Its sureley disappointing especially to those who know what they used to be like.....

mtnfisher · « **Reply #12 on:** Jan 23, 2020, 02:47 PM »

Sportsman's and Cabela's parking lots are pretty empty most of the time.

JH57 · « **Reply #13 on:** Jan 23, 2020, 02:54 PM »

Bob Wards seemed to have moved away from hunting / fishing / shooting type sports to clothing and yuppie outdoor gear about the time they moved to their present location. I find less and less reasons to ever go there anymore.

I think Sportsmans is pretty good overall. Some frustration with ammo - Find popular waterfowl loads late in the season, ha! Usually if I need something I go there first. If they don't have it then Cabelas or Amazon.

Cabelas is ok. Lots of 'bubble wrap' crap and a poor selection of things like ammo. I've always felt their fishing section was a bit geared towards the midwest where they got their start. I think it's some better now.

Never been in a Scheels. They had a great price on the vex's this past december and I ordered a Vexilar FLX 20 from them. They shipped it the next business day and I got it the day after that - free shipping. It was cheaper than ordering a reconditioned unit from Vexilar direct. I thought that was pretty decent.

Although I hate the Mall and generally avoid it all costs.

SpitzoMT · « **Reply #14 on:** Jan 23, 2020, 02:59 PM »

Good to hear.....Love Scheels.....Bet I've bought 75% of my hardwater stuff there.....Drive to the one in Great Falls 2 or 3 times a year.....Will be nice having Missoula as an option also !!

missoulafish · « **Reply #15 on:** Jan 23, 2020, 03:00 PM »

I didnt even think about the shipping to the store! Even more reason to be looking forward to their arival.

MT_BINX · « **Reply #16 on:** Jan 23, 2020, 03:25 PM »

is this confirmed? or a possible rumor mill?

missoulafish · « **Reply #17 on:** Jan 23, 2020, 03:36 PM »

Was a rumor for me up until today then a buddy who knows people who know confirmed.

meandcuznalfy · « **Reply #18 on:** Jan 23, 2020, 03:41 PM »

Quote from: mtnfisher on Jan 23, 2020, 02:47 PM

Sportsman's and Cabela's parking lots are pretty empty most of the time.

Cabela's is over priced for what they have and sportsman's is starting to not carry what they used to.

MT_BINX · « **Reply #19 on:** Jan 23, 2020, 03:54 PM »

could be interesting if they do take over that spot. they have some cool store exclusive stuff....including the rod case i want.

mthuntr · « **Reply #20 on:** Jan 23, 2020, 04:23 PM »

Quote from: missoulafish on Jan 23, 2020, 03:36 PM

Was a rumor for me up until today then a buddy who knows people who know confirmed.

So it's still officially a rumor?

Sorry couldn't resist

I'd shop there. Not real excited about the 800 of the same NorthFace jacket but if they open a bigger store they do stock up on a lot of fishing and hunting stuff and it's often on sale. I'll still shop at the other stores as each may offer something the others don't.

mtnfisher · « **Reply #21 on:** Jan 23, 2020, 04:25 PM »

Quote from: meandcuznalfy on Jan 23, 2020, 03:41 PM

Cabela's is over priced for what they have and sportsman's is starting to not carry what they used to.

Yep. Everything seems to be MSRP priced at them both. If it isn't on sale, there aren't any bargains.

missoulafish · « **Reply #22 on:** Jan 23, 2020, 04:26 PM »

Quote from: mthuntr on Jan 23, 2020, 04:23 PM

So it's still officially a rumor? Sorry couldn't resist

technically yes,

But I will say I asked the same guy a couple days ago and he said he doubted it was true but confirmed it today ...

meandcuznalfy · « **Reply #23 on:** Jan 23, 2020, 05:17 PM »

Quote from: mtnfisher on Jan 23, 2020, 04:25 PM

Yep. Everything seems to be MSRP priced at them both. If it isn't on sale, there aren't any bargains.

Yep, been walking out of both without buying anything, can order stuff cheaper. One reason I been making my own stuff.

mtcommonwalleyeguy · « **Reply #24 on:** Jan 23, 2020, 06:29 PM »

Lived all over Montana and North Dakota, and Scheels is hands down the best small City sports store there is. Cater to the local economy, support local community, great selection depending on the type of fishing in the area, great selection and quality for other items, best customer service and warranty anywhere, and they match almost any price. I'd take a Scheels 9/10 over a Sportsman's, Bob's, or Cabela's. If Missoula is truly getting one, thats fantastic!

Elkhnter · « **Reply #25 on:** Jan 23, 2020, 08:51 PM »

Like someone has said before: If you can find a price any cheaper than what they are selling it for anywhere "SCHEELS" will match it hands down.. You just have to show them where "internet, flyer, wherever- Just as long as you can prove it to them they will price match it!!

BigSage · « **Reply #26 on:** Jan 23, 2020, 10:55 PM »

When Bob Wards moved from Mafunction Jct. to the mall, it went to crap

gastriclavage16 · « **Reply #27 on:** Jan 24, 2020, 10:04 AM »

Really? Bob Wards over Sportsmans? In Helena Bob Wards has a horrible selection of anything, and it looks more like a used garage sale at times than anything else. I still go there looking for gems from the 1980s that are still on their shelf. Honestly Sportsmans doesn't always carry what I want but at least their prices are competitive and have decent sales. Plus I can order anything they don't have in store online and ship to store for free.

Would love to have a Scheels though here in Helena. Living in the Dakotas Scheels carried legit stuff for the outdoors around here, especially ice fishing stuff.

Born Late · « **Reply #28 on:** Jan 24, 2020, 10:19 AM »

Quote from: gastriclavage16 on Jan 24, 2020, 10:04 AM

Really? Bob Wards over Sportsmans? In Helena Bob Wards has a horrible selection of anything, and it looks more like a used garage sale at times than anything else.

Agreed about BW. They have the smallest selection of hardwater gear of the three places here.

RuralMT · « **Reply #29 on:** Jan 24, 2020, 10:50 AM »

Quote from: Born Late on Jan 24, 2020, 10:19 AM

Agreed about BW. They have the smallest selection of hardwater gear of the three places here.

Perhaps I should have qualified my statement; BW's is better (again imo) for what I do and how I do it. I fish year-round, which includes several months devoted to fly fishing. BW has a fantastic selection of flies that won't bankrupt an angler, as well as an ample selection of tying materials. While I can't get everything I need there, most of the flies that I tie (or buy) are there. However, Sportsman's is comparable and definitely offers more for the spin/bait-casting angler. Since BW's didn't require me to drive across town when I lived there, and since I don't bow hunt, I tended to shop there.

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Author Topic: Scheels coming to Missoula (Read 4277 times)