Pglasgow

I have not returned a rifle to Bud's and yes you will pay for the trip back.

Their return policy for defective items:

RETURNS

Returns are accepted for defective merchandise only. DO NOT TAKE POSSESSION OF YOUR GUN IF THERE IS A PROBLEM WITH YOUR ORDER. Please inspect your gun thoroughly before proceeding with the transfer. Once a gun is transfered to you it is considered USED, even if you have not fired it. Consequently, we cannot take to gun back and provide a full refund.


So with that policy it would be important to ask them what is considered to be "defective merchandise"

The other thing to remember and to separate out with them - this return policy is set up for centerfire rifles which come under a whole differnt system than muzzleloaders.

I would think you as a wiser consumer would find out about return policies before your purchase from any internet provider. In addition, using your credit card gives you certain return provisions as established by the credit card company with retailers, provided it does not cross Federal, State, or Local laws.

There is always the "cept fors"

Not even Cabelas can take back a centerfire, powder,or even loaded live ammunition -> legally...