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Title: archery shops?
Post by: illwhttail on December 31, 2010, 01:52:00 PM
Does anyone know any trad archery shops in central,il
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Post by: Justin Swim on December 31, 2010, 02:00:00 PM
what town  are you in
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Post by: Ron+dog on December 31, 2010, 02:02:00 PM
trad archery shops are rare most seem to be geared toward the wheelie crowd if your ever in colorado check out rocky mountain specialty gear they are a sponser here and tom and the guys are awesome
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Post by: illwhttail on December 31, 2010, 02:05:00 PM
Close to springfield.
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Post by: Justin Swim on December 31, 2010, 02:09:00 PM
Im in champaign and dont know of any.
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Post by: recurve3 on December 31, 2010, 02:18:00 PM
Scott,

I am in Chatham and am not aware of traditional only shops in area. Not sure what you are looking for, but Rick Stillman of "The Feathered Shaft" (Tradgang sponsor)is in Rochester.
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Post by: illwhttail on December 31, 2010, 02:30:00 PM
Yes i talked to him briefly. I will send him a pm and see if he can help.   Thanks.
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Post by: Cocklebur on December 31, 2010, 02:58:00 PM
Mike Horton of the Nocking Point in Winchester Ks. is a great guy to deal with. He mails stuff quick and only charges actual shipping. His phone # is 913-774-7172.
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Post by: recurve3 on December 31, 2010, 03:16:00 PM
Scott,

let me know if I can help also. I agree with Cocklebur about the Nocking Point. I have also had good interaction with Kustom King.
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Post by: Huntschool on December 31, 2010, 03:20:00 PM
What are ya looking for?????
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Post by: illwhttail on December 31, 2010, 03:22:00 PM
I'm looking for a Entry level recurve t/d 40-45#.
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Post by: illwhttail on December 31, 2010, 03:34:00 PM
A long bow wouldn't be out of the question either.
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Post by: toddster on December 31, 2010, 03:42:00 PM
Joe and becky use to own and run lone wolf traditional shop in st. joseph illinois, but they retired
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Post by: Huntschool on December 31, 2010, 03:44:00 PM
OK...  Have ya checked the "for sale" stuff on here?  Is this bow for an adult with experience, entry level or a junior shooter?  How much do you want to spend....

Post all that and look at the adds.  Several sponsors sell less expensive bows for intro level stuff.
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Post by: Okie man on December 31, 2010, 03:49:00 PM
Check out Lost Nation Archery. They are sponsors here and nice people.  I bought a used bow from them a few years ago and they got it to me fast.
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Post by: illwhttail on December 31, 2010, 03:50:00 PM
It would be for me, an adult."my wife would disagree" I was hoping to try something out before I buy.  Being new I don't know what I want.
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Post by: Mike Vines on December 31, 2010, 03:52:00 PM
QuoteOriginally posted by illwhttail:
I'm looking for a Entry level recurve t/d 40-45#.
Check out the classified section on this site.  Plenty of bows to choose from, or wait till the last weekend of January, and come to the Kalamazoo Expo held in the South West corner of Michigan.  It's well worth the drive.
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Post by: tecum-tha on December 31, 2010, 04:49:00 PM
First, it makes sense to establish some basic body data. This is your height and especially your potential draw length. Then the purpose of the bow (target, hunting, both) and establish an overall max. budget.
This should cover all things necessary:
bow
arrows
glove/tab
bracer
eventually a quiver
What do you prefer when it comes to mass weight in your hand? etc.
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Post by: Gray Buffalo on December 31, 2010, 07:35:00 PM
Bellville Il Town hall archery has traditional equipment.
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Post by: rainman on December 31, 2010, 10:21:00 PM
2nd town hall,  good guys and they know what they are doing with traditional equipment.
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Post by: Huntschool on January 01, 2011, 12:31:00 PM
Yea, Town Hall in Bellville.  Do map quest and take a drive.  Should be about 3 hrs.  They are great and have a nice indoor range.

If ya need something else PM me...  always willing to help.
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Post by: illwhttail on January 01, 2011, 12:51:00 PM
Thanks guys.