What do you look for in an archery shop?
03-21-2006, 08:04 PM
#11
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RE: What do you look for in an archery shop?
What about the range aspect?
Do you like target,3D or the electronic movie type best?
How long of shots should be offered if it is target or 3D?
Do you like target,3D or the electronic movie type best?
How long of shots should be offered if it is target or 3D?
03-21-2006, 08:28 PM
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RE: What do you look for in an archery shop?
Davidmil,
I thought you quit posting hero shots? [8D]
I don't look for much in my local shops.... They don't have much I'm interested in and are so over priced I just can't justify the costs... There is one guy about 1.5hrs a way that I do enjoy giving my cash to...
I thought you quit posting hero shots? [8D]
I don't look for much in my local shops.... They don't have much I'm interested in and are so over priced I just can't justify the costs... There is one guy about 1.5hrs a way that I do enjoy giving my cash to...
03-22-2006, 04:54 AM
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RE: What do you look for in an archery shop?
at the shop down the road they have a little 3d shoot every wed evening. its $10 to get in, usually teams drawn randomly, and the winners take half the pot. the rest of the money goes into a pot for more targets. its outdoor, and none of us mind losing because sometimes we win, and we know we're raising $ for more targets.
03-22-2006, 06:29 PM
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RE: What do you look for in an archery shop?
Interesting question. I think owner/staff almost has to be #1. One guy in my area deals Hoyt, Matthews, and Reflex. The other guy has the Bowtechs, Diamonds,and Parkers.
My first bow was a Parker because after shooting at both shops and looking at my budget, I based my decisionlargelyon how willing to work with a newbie bowhunter with a million questions, my bow shop owner. He was more than willing to put me on the range with any piece of equipment he had in the shop.He's also the reason whyafter shootingMatthews and Bowtechs, I will probably break the tieby going where my comfort leveland helpful bowshop owner are.
To me, there is no substitute.
My first bow was a Parker because after shooting at both shops and looking at my budget, I based my decisionlargelyon how willing to work with a newbie bowhunter with a million questions, my bow shop owner. He was more than willing to put me on the range with any piece of equipment he had in the shop.He's also the reason whyafter shootingMatthews and Bowtechs, I will probably break the tieby going where my comfort leveland helpful bowshop owner are.
To me, there is no substitute.
03-22-2006, 07:41 PM
#17
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RE: What do you look for in an archery shop?
Thanks for all the replies!
I am thinking a shop with a 3D range that simulates hunting situations more than most.
Setups for the shot that would include fences,brush,tree branches that partially block the target,elevated shooting positions to simulate tree stand shooting,ranges from 10-50 yards. Tree stand platform dimensions taped off on the elevated portion with poles to imitate the treeso you have to shoot some from in front,some to the side and some behind the "tree" like it often happens while actually hunting.
Simulated ground blinds on some ofthe floor level stations where you need to shoot from sitting or kneeling positions.
Make it as much like hunting as possible and change things around every month to keep it fresh,fun and challenging.
Timed competitions where you hurry from station to station to get the heart rate up and add pressure to the shot to imitate the "buck fever heartbeat"
Thinking10 stations where you shoot 5 arrows so 50 arrows per round. Also a regular range for those that just want to shoot their bow,sight in and so on. Of course paper tuning and a chono available.
Mathews(my currentbow brand) and Bowtech are already spoken for in my area so I am thinking more of newcomers like Ross as a bow brand to represent.
Sound like fun?
I am thinking a shop with a 3D range that simulates hunting situations more than most.
Setups for the shot that would include fences,brush,tree branches that partially block the target,elevated shooting positions to simulate tree stand shooting,ranges from 10-50 yards. Tree stand platform dimensions taped off on the elevated portion with poles to imitate the treeso you have to shoot some from in front,some to the side and some behind the "tree" like it often happens while actually hunting.
Simulated ground blinds on some ofthe floor level stations where you need to shoot from sitting or kneeling positions.
Make it as much like hunting as possible and change things around every month to keep it fresh,fun and challenging.
Timed competitions where you hurry from station to station to get the heart rate up and add pressure to the shot to imitate the "buck fever heartbeat"
Thinking10 stations where you shoot 5 arrows so 50 arrows per round. Also a regular range for those that just want to shoot their bow,sight in and so on. Of course paper tuning and a chono available.
Mathews(my currentbow brand) and Bowtech are already spoken for in my area so I am thinking more of newcomers like Ross as a bow brand to represent.
Sound like fun?
03-22-2006, 08:12 PM
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RE: What do you look for in an archery shop?
Davidmil,
I thought you quit posting hero shots?
I thought you quit posting hero shots?
03-22-2006, 08:25 PM
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RE: What do you look for in an archery shop?
ORIGINAL: Buellhunter
Thanks for all the replies!
I am thinking a shop with a 3D range that simulates hunting situations more than most.
Setups for the shot that would include fences,brush,tree branches that partially block the target,elevated shooting positions to simulate tree stand shooting,ranges from 10-50 yards. Tree stand platform dimensions taped off on the elevated portion with poles to imitate the treeso you have to shoot some from in front,some to the side and some behind the "tree" like it often happens while actually hunting.
Simulated ground blinds on some ofthe floor level stations where you need to shoot from sitting or kneeling positions.
Make it as much like hunting as possible and change things around every month to keep it fresh,fun and challenging.
Timed competitions where you hurry from station to station to get the heart rate up and add pressure to the shot to imitate the "buck fever heartbeat"
Thinking10 stations where you shoot 5 arrows so 50 arrows per round. Also a regular range for those that just want to shoot their bow,sight in and so on. Of course paper tuning and a chono available.
Mathews(my currentbow brand) and Bowtech are already spoken for in my area so I am thinking more of newcomers like Ross as a bow brand to represent.
Sound like fun?
Thanks for all the replies!
I am thinking a shop with a 3D range that simulates hunting situations more than most.
Setups for the shot that would include fences,brush,tree branches that partially block the target,elevated shooting positions to simulate tree stand shooting,ranges from 10-50 yards. Tree stand platform dimensions taped off on the elevated portion with poles to imitate the treeso you have to shoot some from in front,some to the side and some behind the "tree" like it often happens while actually hunting.
Simulated ground blinds on some ofthe floor level stations where you need to shoot from sitting or kneeling positions.
Make it as much like hunting as possible and change things around every month to keep it fresh,fun and challenging.
Timed competitions where you hurry from station to station to get the heart rate up and add pressure to the shot to imitate the "buck fever heartbeat"
Thinking10 stations where you shoot 5 arrows so 50 arrows per round. Also a regular range for those that just want to shoot their bow,sight in and so on. Of course paper tuning and a chono available.
Mathews(my currentbow brand) and Bowtech are already spoken for in my area so I am thinking more of newcomers like Ross as a bow brand to represent.
Sound like fun?
it would be good to have alot of different yardages, target AND 3d would be a good thing too
03-23-2006, 05:44 AM
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RE: What do you look for in an archery shop?
Thank you for your honest opinion.
I just feel that as hunters,we should practice in scenarios as close to real hunting as we can.
I think a range like this would make any of us a better hunter.
The reasons you think it would be lame are the same reasons I think it would be very effective in making those tough shots while hunting easier for most bow hunters.
I seldom get wide open,exact yardage shots where the animal stands exactly in the right spot while hunting.
Of course that's why I would have the more traditional range for those, like you that would prefer to practice in that way.
Something for all types of shooters/hunters!
I just feel that as hunters,we should practice in scenarios as close to real hunting as we can.
I think a range like this would make any of us a better hunter.
The reasons you think it would be lame are the same reasons I think it would be very effective in making those tough shots while hunting easier for most bow hunters.
I seldom get wide open,exact yardage shots where the animal stands exactly in the right spot while hunting.
Of course that's why I would have the more traditional range for those, like you that would prefer to practice in that way.
Something for all types of shooters/hunters!