Academy @ 45 & Rayford, wassup?

[Glockster69]

I know they're moving in front of Splashtown soon, are there still any good deals worth a 200 mile drive? TIA

 

[Michael000]

Didn't even know they were moving but that's awesome news. Flipping hate going to that Academy in the afternoons as that intersection of Rayford and 45 is an absolute mess. At the new location i can go there then straight to SGA to shoot heh.

In terms of deals, not super recent info but as of about a week ago they just had your typical clearance racks/shelves you'd find at the end of any season so i don't believe they're even prepping for the move yet. I plan on going to the range in the next couple of days so i'll be making a trip up there and can give you concrete info then.

 

[Glockster69]

That intersection does suck for sure. I found out they are moving @ 2 weeks ago from the gun counter dude but, he didn't offer and I didn't ask when. He implied they are still building the new one. I bought 2 cases like the one pictured for $50 and stopped at the Huntsville store on the way home where they were $70/ea,

A couple things I'm interested in:
Collapsible or the folding sides tote wagons in the camping section
Rifle, pistol or combo shooting rest (though what I've seen to date is not impressive)

 

[benenglish]

I know they're moving in front of Splashtown soon, ...

Where to? The space that used to be a Kroger? I haven"t been in that parking lot in so long, I didn't realize that space was still empty.

 

[Glockster69]

Yes, old Kroger site is what he said.

 

[Tony2]

That's interesting havnt heard that anywhere but that corner sucks not enough parking heavy traffic from the north hard to get in hard to get out. Was in there yesterday about five talked to a guy buying m855.

 

[Glockster69]

Anyone stop in the store lately? Any good/great deals?

 

[Texasjack]

I rarely go there because the traffic sucks and the deals in the store are rarely worthwhile. I went back in August to get my hunting license printed (which they couldn't figure out how to do). And I went once around Christmas for a gift to be donated to kids in Tamina.

My in-laws like to eat at the Mexican restaurant in Spring and I did notice that the old Kroger has been converted to an Academy. Didn't notice a sign saying when they expected to be open.

That shopping center has gone up and down several times since I've lived in this part of town. At one point it was just about vacant.

 

[Tejano Scott]

Yeah, I pass it everyday and refuse to go there. I usually just go to the location off Lake Woodlands and Pinecroft. Next time you're in this area Curtis hit me up.

 

[ZX9RCAM]

News to me....

 

[Michael000]

Was there and the Woodlands store on Sunday and i didn't see anything overly interesting at either. On the flip side the new location looks like it's damn near done, the exterior is completely done up in the Academy colors and is only missing the sign now. If they don't start moving there w/in the next month i'll be pretty surprised.

 

[benenglish]

On the flip side the new location looks like it's damn near done, the exterior is completely done up in the Academy colors and is only missing the sign now.

Really? I'm surprised. For many, many years, the building wall closest to Splashtown was in danger of collapse and had extensive external wood bracing, sorta like makeshift flying buttresses, added to the outside to keep it up. If they've actually renovated the place well enough to move in, I say "Good for them!"

I'm gonna have to drive over there and have a look.

 

[Glockster69]

I can see the buttresses on Google Earth. I thought the Rayford employee told me they demo'd and built new and can only imagine insurance rates if they reno'd.

 

[benenglish]

I can see the buttresses on Google Earth. I thought the Rayford employee told me they demo'd and built new...

That sounds Iogical.

 

[Glockster69]

News to me....

EVERY day is like a new start for you

 

[ZX9RCAM]

EVERY day is like a new start for you

Yep, it's nice, I can hide my own Easter Eggs.....

 

[Glockster69]

Dammit! I was laughin so hard the people around me had to know wassup.

 

[rp-]

Anyone wanna stop at this academy and see if they have any 4.6x30 ammo for me??

 

[cbp210]

Maybe when they move they will hire better staff. The only thing I notice about Academy especially in Humble is they hire these people who know nothing about the outdoors or shooting.

 

[ZeR0BuG]

Not surprising. That store has been super neglected since the new one off Lake Woodlands opened. From what I hear that whole area has been bought out and they're going to do something with that intersection. Can't remember where I heard it from but would make sense.