Well I just downloaded the app and hope it works. I have been trying to buy cheaper ammo for months and Walmart when they do have it locally (read never) is the best place. The gun shops are still out to rob you blind though they do have lots of it locally. The only thing i ever find locally in Walmart is shotgun or rifle ammo.
I've been using the app since the beginning of the year. What I've found from the start of using the app (early Jan/Feb 2013) to now is:
Ammo no longer shows "In Stock/Limited Stock/Out Of Stock". By definition, "In Stock" used to mean the are expecting 4+ boxes of ammo. "Limited Stock" used to mean less than 4 boxes (1-3 boxes). "Out of Stock" = Out of stock.
About a month ago, the app changed and it now says "Availability Unknown". I have learned that "Availability Unknown" means that they have stock either on their shelves or is coming in.
One way to know for sure: Check the app in the morning. If it shows "Out of Stock" then changes to "Availability Unknown" in the afternoon, that usually means they are getting some in that day. The status typical changes between 3-4pm (at least for my stores anyway).
Once the truck arrives (around 3-4pm) the manifest is scanned in and ALL items will be updated on the app.
This is where it varies by store and District. Some stores will hold onto the ammo and won't put it out until the 7am shift comes in. This means ammo will hit the shelves around 7:15am.
Other stores would put the ammo out that same day (usually between 6-8pm. The stores that would put it out at night is hit/miss as far at times they actually put them out, whereas, the stores that put them out in the morning, put them out at 7:15am. During the ammo madness, I remember having to wait in line at 6am to be one of the first in line. I think things have quieted down since.
Also keep in mind, there are ammo sku's that don't show up on the app. This makes it difficult unless you frequent your store for other reasons and happen to find some of these. WWB 9mm, UMC 9mm, Remington 22LR (525 rds), Tula 9mm are a few that don't show up on the app.
I have a store that is within walking distance of me, so I am fortunate enough to walk in a moments notice. I am typically in that store at least once a day anyway for groceries.
I also have a "list" of ammo that I am specifically looking for. Here is what is partially looks like. You can add all the ammo you are in search for in a handy "shopping list". I would also add other ammo not because I am looking for it but maybe as a hint that ammo is actually showing up. This is how I luckily find those sku's that the app doesn't.
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GOOD LUCK!!
