Around 2 months ago, I ordered some .380 Golden Sabers from Cabelas that were backordered for 3 weeks, but got them in about 2. Not sure what the situation is right now as I am well stocked on .380 in both FMJ and HP.

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Originally posted by jigray3:
Ordered some 5.56 2 -3 weeks ago and no word yet. When I ordered it, the web site indicated it should be within the week. I was suspicious, but ordered and hoped for the best, though realistically within the month would be pretty good. Still waiting.

Notified today they expect arrival 6/15, so maybe 4-5 days later in my hands if that is accurate. Ordered 5/3.

I placed an order for 2k win sp primers on May 5th, the website and ack email stated 2/3 week backorder. I got an update email yesterday and they tacked a full 30 days onto that backorder!

I ordered some bulk PMC 9mm mid April and ship date was supposed to be less than one week out. This date keeps getting delayed - the last e-mail I got said stock was to arrive by May 29th. I called to cancel last night and the guy said the date has slipped to June 10th.

Got an order for UMC in at Bass Pro last night at a much better price. Hope it actually gets shipped out without constant delays in ship date.

another date push email came yesterday still no ammo delivered from the end of april order. Very sad. I am running out of target ammo...

Woo-Hoo! My order for WWB's is finally being processed. It only took 6 weeks.

Still have a couple more orders on backorder though.

Not yet, just another email pushing back the expected date to June 10 from May 30, an early April order.

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Originally posted by billyel:
Not yet, just another email pushing back the expected date to June 10 from May 30, an early April order.

I just got a similar note for the 380 XTP I ordered on 20 April. I appreciate Cabelas keeping me informed.

And welcome to the forum, billyel.

I got another email asking if I wanted to "click the link to cancel backorder".

I broke down and bought a brick of wsp primers from gunbroker.

I think Cabelas is starting to fee up. I had WWB's, Sellier & Bellot's and UMC's in 9's on backorder. The WWB's cam in on time, the B & B's came in early and I cancelled the UMC order because I got a .45 over the weekend.

Put an order in for .45's and the Magtechs hit right a way. Looks like they are out of stock already.

Ordered 1000 rnds SUPER-X 22MAG 40GR on 4/8/09, got backordered and backordered with latest shipping estimate of 5/29/09 having now come and gone and no further word from Cabela's.

For comparison, Sportsmansguide.com:
--ordered 1000 rnds 380 acp 95 gr on 2/24/09, latest expected ship date = 6/15/09 (we'll see);
--ordered 1000 rnds each of Fiocchi 9mm 124 gr fmj and .45 acp 230 gr on 3/9/09, and the .45 shipped 6/2/09 but the 9mm has an expected ship date of 9/18/09;

--but 1000 rnds of 9x18mak and .38 super auto and 500 rnds of 30-30 shipped within 2-3 weeks of their Feb. and Mar. 09 order dates.

I ordered 100 rounds Cor Bon DPX in .380 on 4/28/2009 and .40S&W on 5/11/2009. I received the .40S&W today. The .380 is still on back ordered. I have been getting regular status updates via email but did not not have to reply to keep the items on back order.

READ YOUR CABELAS MESSAGES CAREFULLY. Or they'll cancel your backorder.

Others had posted this advice before, but until today all my messages were updates slipping the shipping date. I would have missied this if SF members had not pointed it out:

If you wish to keep the item(s) on backorder or if you want to cancel or change the item(s), please call our toll-free order desk at 1-800-237-4444.

If a reply is not received within 10 days, the order will be automatically cancelled. Please note that backorders are processed immediately upon receipt of stock from our suppliers and therefore it is possible that the item(s) in question may ship prior to receiving your reply.

Just got an email today that the 3000 CCI small rifle primers I ordered in March shipped. That completes my March order.

Ordered assorted 9mm in FMJ and JHP; mostly Winchester and Remington stuff. Got most of it after about a one month backorder. Still waiting for the .380 ammo ordered for my new Sig P238. Been 3 weeks to dated; due to come in mid-july.

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Originally posted by Pale Horse:
One thing you need to pay attention to is your emails from them. I got this about 3 weeks ago.

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Dear Customer,

Unfortunately, your backordered merchandise listed below has yet to arrive from our supplier.

21-0757 CCI Per 1000 Primers SMALL RIFLE
Backorder-Tentative arrival to Cabelas 05/28/09

If you wish to keep the item(s) on backorder or if you want to cancel or change the item(s), please call our toll-free order desk at 1-800-237-4444.

If a reply is not received within 10 days, the order will be automatically cancelled.

If I had not paid attention my order would have been cancelled. I called and complained that this was stupid to force me to call to keep it on order, and that they should just keep it on order unless I call and tell them to cancel it.

The first notice you get is not going to say you have to call them within 10 days. If the order is still backordered after 60 days then it tells you that you have to notify them of whether you wish to keep the order or not. I ran into this too and that's what the CS person told me.

Yipee they are finally shipping my order for 1000 rounds of Fed 9mm. Just got two notices today should be here next week. Now if only my SIG BW Tac P226 would arrive. Is there a "rain dance" for that? LOL Good luck to all the rest who are waiting I hope your shipments arrive soon!

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Originally posted by jigray3:

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Originally posted by jigray3:
Ordered some 5.56 2 -3 weeks ago and no word yet. When I ordered it, the web site indicated it should be within the week. I was suspicious, but ordered and hoped for the best, though realistically within the month would be pretty good. Still waiting.

Notified today they expect arrival 6/15, so maybe 4-5 days later in my hands if that is accurate. Ordered 5/3.

Notified yesterday the order is pushed back to 6/30.

I actually found a case of the same Federal 5.56 in stock from Ammo 2 Go for a hair less, so I'm going to cancel my order with Cabelas. No free dry box, but not really free anyway.

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I just took delivery of 1,200 rds of .40 PNY 165 grs FMJ that came in two plastic ammo boxes.

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Originally posted by rat8bug:
Ordered assorted 9mm in FMJ and JHP; mostly Winchester and Remington stuff. Got most of it after about a one month backorder. Still waiting for the .380 ammo ordered for my new Sig P238. Been 3 weeks to dated; due to come in mid-july.

I've had S&B .380 on order with Cabelas since April 20. Latest update projects August 10 to arrive from the supplier.