OFFICIAL (IN STOCK) 22LR AMMO THREAD

[Urlebuddy]

Walmart app

I also registered just to say thanks for the info on the Walmart app. Woke up this am and did a quick search and saw some 22lr at my local store. Ran over real quick and was able to get the last two boxes of Remington 225ct golden. Clerk said she had 10 boxes at 7:30 and I got the last two at 7:45. Three cases of 223 sold out in 3 minutes. Gotta get there by at least 7 to be in line. Thanks!

 

[BatRazor]

I tried the phone call for pickup and they told me I'd only be able
to buy 1 box. Hopefully they don't reduce your order.

 

[robelli]

I just registered because I wanted to say thanks for the heads-up on the Walmart app,.....

Could someone please explain the Walmart app? I did a search of this site but could not find what it is or how to get it. Is it the same thing as the Walmart.com site showing if an item is in stock in your store? Or something completely different?
Thanks

 

[Boz]

How to get the app has been posted several times in this thread. Basically, go to wherever you normally pick up apps for your phone and look there.

 

[ChillOut]

Thats exactly it. Its just mobile!

 

[shield]

Could someone please explain the Walmart app? I did a search of this site but could not find what it is or how to get it. Is it the same thing as the Walmart.com site showing if an item is in stock in your store? Or something completely different?
Thanks

It's an app for Android and iPhones. You download from your phone using the Google Play Store app, or the iPhone's App Store app on your phone (search for "walmart" in the store app). It's similar to the Walmart.com website and shows stocking status.

 

[QuiQNeZZ]

It's an app for Android and iPhones. You download from your phone using the Google Play Store app, or the iPhone's App Store app on your phone (search for "walmart" in the store app). It's similar to the Walmart.com website and shows stocking status.

Only the mobile app pulls up stores nearby automatically if you have GPS enabled on your phone. It also will check availability by clicking on the option. On the website I have to keep typing in my zip code even though I already have a "My store" selected. So checking availability is much faster.

Internet at work is somewhat slow too so the site is even more aggravating. Wonder if by actually logging into your walmart account will stop it from continually asking for your zip code?

But just know the mobil app seems to be much quicker and easier.

 

[Jswiney9]

my cabelas order says it will be here on 3/25, guess i got lucky

 

[arjay]

I've had no luck with the Mobil app in Denver,total waste of time.

 

[longgunnm]

Mobile app says it's in stock at two local Wal-Marts. Call and they say it's not in stock.

 

[Gauger]

Fin's fur in Ashland Ohio has 325 and 525 count boxes limit one.

 

[sonjason]

Mobile app says it's in stock at two local Wal-Marts. Call and they say it's not in stock.

Probably recently sold out in the store, or on its way to the store in a truck.

 

[Big Tine]

my cabelas order says it will be here on 3/25, guess i got lucky

Same message I got, need to buy a lottery ticket. Went to Sportsmans Warehouse this morning at 6:30 to get a number for their weekly allocation at 9:00...... 200 plus people in line already !!!!!!I came home without a number.

 

[Kylr]

Probably recently sold out in the store, or on its way to the store in a truck.

Or as I've said many time before they are not being totally honest.

 

[winterzwolf]

I've been using Walmart's stocking database for the last 2 weeks. Here is what I know to be true.

1) at some point in the early morning, the stock for all stores updates (at least in the Midwest, I assume same for entire USA) with what is on their shelves plus what is on the truck destined for their store.
2) the data is real time or very close to real time.
3) sometimes walmart stores misplace ammo
4) If something shows "in stock" it's either a) on the shelf in the store b) sitting in a special place somewhere else in the store, usually back in the warehouse c) waiting to be unloaded from the truck d) on a truck on its way to the store.

Call your local store(s) and find out how they handle the truck. I strongly suggest talking to a manager. In some stores, even if the truck arrives at noon, it isn't unpacked until midnight, and might not show up on the shelves until the next morning. One of my local stores holds on to the ammo of the day until 7am the next morning in order to be "fair to everyone".

Hope this helps someone. Good luck!

 

[sonjason]

Or as I've said many time before they are not being totally honest.

My ammo cabinet begs to differ... but maybe my NC stores are honest and full of good ol' "Southern Hospitality" and there are no shady managers buying it all to re-sell.

Also like Winterzwolf just posted... that is the exact way I feel it works too. The inventory is pretty accurate from truck to store, and updates pretty quickly when sold out too. The 20 thousand rounds I have bought at Wal-Mart since buying my 15-22 in January are proof.

Luckily for me I work at 7AM so I can get there before the crowd without much effort.

 

[jayiw]

Here's my dilemma... and I am sure others may share something similar. My wife works at a Walmart here in Philadelphia. Philly Walmarts no longer carry ammo (even though some ammo will show 'in stock' and 'partial stock' on the website, lol). I can get a 10% discount at Walmart because of that so it's great to get really cheap ammo. One Walmart I can go to when they get ammo in is around 10 minutes away. The associate will text me and other customers when he gets stuff in so I have to get there fast but that Walmart doesn't get ammo in very frequently and when they do they get very little stock so it's next to impossible for me. The other Walmart is 1/2 hour away. So when I see them having stock for any chance in hell of me getting anything from them they would have to hold it for me. It sells within minutes when they put it out. So again, it's next to impossible for me. I really have to get lucky and get the right person who will put 3 boxes aside for me. Incidentally Dicks is right next door to the Walmart my wife works at. The problem with that is they put out ammo at 9am on Mon and Fri when they get stock, and it's sold within 5 or 10 minutes. I have to work so I cannot get there in time.

It's tough, but it looks to be getting better slowly but surely. Thanks to this thread I was able to get some .22 ammo online and I did score 3 boxes of Rem 225 pack last night thanks to that Walmart associate putting them aside for me.

Jay

 

[arjay]

I tend to believe that Walmart employees are setting most of it aside for friends and scalpers.Just the nature of shortages.

 

[lost40000]

arjay, I am not sure how the other Walmart's do it but ours plays fair. My son and one of our friends work at there. They are not allowed to set any on the side for anybody (including themselves). If they choose to purchase it, it has to be on OFF hours and they are limited to 3 boxes per day (total, not 3 of 1 caliber and 3 of another) just like any other customer. About the only advantage they have is knowing it's there. I can tell you that the shipments have been coming in "somewhat" regularly, and there are always people waiting in line to get ammo.

 

[Kylr]

My ammo cabinet begs to differ... but maybe my NC stores are honest and full of good ol' "Southern Hospitality" and there are no shady managers buying it all to re-sell.

Also like Winterzwolf just posted... that is the exact way I feel it works too. The inventory is pretty accurate from truck to store, and updates pretty quickly when sold out too. The 20 thousand rounds I have bought at Wal-Mart since buying my 15-22 in January are proof.

Luckily for me I work at 7AM so I can get there before the crowd without much effort.

I didn't say all Walmart employees I've had some that were really helpful I've managed to score 3465 rds in 2 trips but I've seen a few try to hide it until ya call them on it.