One thing that you can always expect on this forum is good, thought-provoking feedback! Great posts Denton and Lil-Red (and others)
I have found both Cabelas and Bass Pro Shops to be somewhat comparable on most major label brands of fishing and hunting products. Where I have really seen a marked differnce, however, is on the personal brand products (RedHead-Guide Series) Cabeleas wins hands down in my book.
Cabelas has claimed more than their fair share of my cash through the years
on a bevy of different items-especially clothing ans there is a marked difference. The quality of the fabric on shirts, jackets, and chore coats are superior to RedHead along with better quality stiching, seams, and hems. When I'm not wearing Filson, I'm usually afield in something from Cabelas. Personally, I have always received top-notch service from Cabelas as well. I can't always say that I have from BPS.
With respect to the above post from Lil Red, Amen!!! I've spent alot of time down South and still do as I have family there and I can say with pride that it will certainly be "From My Cold Dead Hands" in the South should any BS legislation ever pass denying us our 2nd Ammendment rights. I will be South of the Mason Dixon line quicker than a jackrabbit being run down by a pack of dogs.
I personally believe that our forefathers, knowing human nature, constructed with the help of God, the most perfect documents that were humanly possible. The anology they used was that this would only serve to be an experiment if the people were vigilant in protecting these rights. Look to Canada and England and ask yourself if they are better off now. I can go on and on but I will stop. There are certainly some things that are worth fighting for and in my book, this rates right on up there!