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Cabela's warranty for optics & scopes

13/100 Warranty ScoreRanked 19 of 21 brands
The short version

Cabela's doesn't cover everything, but keeps store-brand merchandise covered to 1 year. That full coverage is shorter than most of the 21 brands we compared, which typically cover 2 years in full. You don't need to register to get this coverage.

From Cabela's's published warranty, checked October 2026.

What's covered

Full coverage: everything, parts and laborPartial coverage: some parts only, you usually pay labor
Purchase5 yrs10 yrs+Full: NonePartial: to 1 year
  • Partial coverageStore-brand merchandise1 year
The fine print, decoded

What it leaves out

  • Normal wear and tear
Good to know before you buy
  • Name-brand optics and electronics go back to their maker for warranty after 60 days.
  • Normal wear and tear is not covered.

How other brands compare for optics & scopes

Compare all 21 brands
Where you buy it matters

How long stores give you to return it

Longest return window first, for optics & scopes.

  1. WalmartMost items90 days
  2. Big 5 Sporting GoodsWestern US storesMost items90 days
  3. Blain's Farm & FleetUpper Midwest storesMost items90 days
  4. ScheelsMidwest and Mountain West storesMost items90 days
  5. Academy Sports + OutdoorsMost items60 days
  6. Bass Pro ShopsMost items60 days
Show all 10 stores
  1. Cabela'sMost items60 days
  2. Sportsman's WarehouseMost items30 days
  3. Murdoch's Ranch & Home SupplyMountain West storesMost items30 days
  4. Rural KingMidwest storesMost items30 days

From each store's published return policy, using its rule for optics & scopes where it has one. Member and holiday extensions aren't counted. Check yours before you buy.

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