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Title: Compton ??
Post by: Chain2 on June 15, 2016, 08:28:00 AM
I've never been. What actually goes on there? Do you get to try before you buy? Free expert advice at the ranges? I've never been to a show like this. Thanks guys.
Title: Re: Compton ??
Post by: jhk1 on June 15, 2016, 09:27:00 AM
It's a great event.  There are a bunch of custom bowyers and trad archery vendors (arrows, shafts, used bows, gloves/tabs, armguards, quivers, etc.) there, and there's a test/practice range there where you can try out bows.  I see you're in Michigan, so if you're looking for an event where you'll be able to try bows from multiple custom bowyers (as well as production bows like Bear), Compton is probably the biggest and best event you'll find without having to travel real far.

They have 3 or 4 3D courses set up-- I think around 48 targets total.

If you've never been to an event like this, go to Compton if you can make it.  It's probably the best (or one of the best) traditional archery festivals/rendezvous in the midwest.
Title: Re: Compton ??
Post by: Chain2 on June 15, 2016, 09:32:00 AM
I have to work on Saturday but I am thinking of making a long day of it Friday. Thanks
Title: Re: Compton ??
Post by: Bow man on June 16, 2016, 06:15:00 AM
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Originally posted by Chain2:
I have to work on Saturday but I am thinking of making a long day of it Friday. Thanks
You will have a great time. I hope you get to make it
Title: Re: Compton ??
Post by: Cyclic-Rivers on June 16, 2016, 07:00:00 AM
You will be like a  kid in a candy store!  bring a  bow to shoot and an appetite for a  good time.
Title: Re: Compton ??
Post by: David Mitchell on June 16, 2016, 10:01:00 AM
You can try out bows until your fingers drop off and get good expert advice on about any archery topic.  Excellent event.
Title: Re: Compton ??
Post by: Pine on June 16, 2016, 11:10:00 AM
I work nights and it's hard to get up early and drive for a couple hours .
Could a person show up around noon and still be worth the trip ?
Title: Re: Compton ??
Post by: Hermon on June 16, 2016, 12:31:00 PM
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Originally posted by Graps:
I work nights and it's hard to get up early and drive for a couple hours .
Could a person show up around noon and still be worth the trip ?
Yes.
Title: Re: Compton ??
Post by: Chain2 on June 16, 2016, 01:27:00 PM
I'm vacscillating. It's 5 hrs one way for me
Title: Re: Compton ??
Post by: Chain2 on June 16, 2016, 07:37:00 PM
Somebody give me a nudge one way or the other. Part of me says stay with what I have with the upcoming Sept hunt. Time pretty short to start over again. Help!
Title: Re: Compton ??
Post by: Cyclic-Rivers on June 16, 2016, 07:40:00 PM
Chain,  Go!
Title: Re: Compton ??
Post by: ron w on June 16, 2016, 09:20:00 PM
One of the best shooting events you will find. I have made the 700 mile trip twice and almost went again this year, but life got in the way.....lol!
Title: Re: Compton ??
Post by: Jack Hoyt 75 on June 16, 2016, 11:00:00 PM
5 hours is a long drive for you Chain but if you go i bet you have a blast.  Vendors, seminars, food, four 3D courses, several bowyers, good people all in a nice setting along the river.  Compton does a great job putting on the Rendezvous.  I plan to go every year!
Title: Re: Compton ??
Post by: elk nailer on June 17, 2016, 05:55:00 AM
Perfect weather is forecast. Come Shoot with us!
Title: Re: Compton ??
Post by: Bow man on June 17, 2016, 06:39:00 AM
Hope you make it beautiful morning here. Stop by our booth and introduce yourself.
Title: Re: Compton ??
Post by: Chain2 on June 17, 2016, 08:10:00 AM
Work got in the way. I'm going next year for sure. Thanks guys
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Post by: wooddamon1 on June 17, 2016, 10:17:00 AM
Recovering from surgery or I'd be there, take lots of pics guys! Love this shoot!
Title: Re: Compton ??
Post by: Ray Lyon on June 17, 2016, 02:49:00 PM
Heading out tomorrow am.  Look for a GREAT garage sale in the outdoor vendor section.