Author Topic: Good bow shop around Tacoma area??? (Read 9009 times)

Lunatic Fringe · « **on:** April 20, 2011, 03:18:36 PM »

I have an old PSE that was never set up with sights. I used to shoot instinctively but wasn't able to be consistent enough for hunting. Now I'd like to get it tuned and dialed in for hunting. Does anyone on here know where I can find a good bow shop close to Tacoma?

Drifterat · « **Reply #1 on:** April 20, 2011, 03:20:50 PM »

Federal Way Wholesale Sports

DRENALINJUNKIE · « **Reply #2 on:** April 20, 2011, 04:19:48 PM »

Great Northwest Fishing and Archery in Puyallup. Call 253-841-0991

bowpredator · « **Reply #3 on:** April 20, 2011, 04:28:09 PM »

Thumbs up for Wholesale sports in Federal Way.

gasman · « **Reply #4 on:** April 20, 2011, 04:30:07 PM »

Quote from: Drifterat on April 20, 2011, 03:20:50 PM

Federal Way Wholesale Sports

Quote from: DRENALINJUNKIE on April 20, 2011, 04:19:48 PM

Great Northwest Fishing and Archery in Puyallup. Call 253-841-0991

You can't go wrog with either of these shops. Both are held in high respect in my book

sakoshooter · « **Reply #5 on:** April 20, 2011, 05:27:27 PM »

Great Northwest Archery on S Hill in Puyallup. Doug is the owner. Knows his stuff.

Old Dog · « **Reply #6 on:** April 20, 2011, 07:50:37 PM »

Bring it in to Federal Way Wholesale Sports this weekend , and I'll get you fixed up. We have a good selection of sights, so we should be able to find something that fits your budget. Ask for Larry AKA Old Dog.

gasman · « **Reply #7 on:** April 20, 2011, 07:54:15 PM »

Quote from: Old Dog on April 20, 2011, 07:50:37 PM

Bring it in to Federal Way Wholesale Sports this weekend , and I'll get you fixed up. We have a good selection of sights, so we should be able to find something that fits your budget. Ask for Larry AKA Old Dog.

Looks like someone is tooting his own horn......

Old Dog · « **Reply #8 on:** April 20, 2011, 08:00:05 PM »

Just trying to help a fellow forum member.

Lunatic Fringe · « **Reply #9 on:** April 21, 2011, 11:02:17 AM »

Thanks Old Dog,
I'll see if I can find some time to get up there this weekend.

yajsab · « **Reply #10 on:** April 21, 2011, 11:43:14 AM »

another +1 for Wholesale Sport in Fed Way.

seansfire · « **Reply #11 on:** April 22, 2011, 09:12:11 AM »

Kitsap Archery out in Belfair on Highway 3. A bit of a drive but totally worth trip. Lots of knowledge in that shop.

blmathis12 · « **Reply #12 on:** April 22, 2011, 10:09:37 AM »

Id say great nw or rainier archery both puyallup got ta keep the lil man in buisness and stop feeding the box stores!

plus their pro shops

gasman · « **Reply #13 on:** April 22, 2011, 11:43:57 AM »

Quote from: blmathis12 on April 22, 2011, 10:09:37 AM

Id say great nw or rainier archery both puyallup got ta keep the lil man in buisness and stop feeding the box stores! plus their pro shops

You obviously never dealt with Larry at Wholesale Sports.

He runs a Pro shop there.

And I have heard to many bad things about Rainier.

hughjorgan · « **Reply #14 on:** April 22, 2011, 07:03:32 PM »

Quote from: gasman on April 22, 2011, 11:43:57 AM

Quote from: blmathis12 on April 22, 2011, 10:09:37 AM
Id say great nw or rainier archery both puyallup got ta keep the lil man in buisness and stop feeding the box stores! plus their pro shops

You obviously never dealt with Larry at Wholesale Sports.

He runs a Pro shop there.

And I have heard to many bad things about Rainier.

Larry at wholesale sports and Doug at NW Archery both run good shops. Can't go wrong with either one.

Swatson · « **Reply #15 on:** April 23, 2011, 10:21:53 AM »

Rainier Archery in Graham!

Digger · « **Reply #16 on:** April 23, 2011, 04:06:07 PM »

Rainier Archery took super care of me today, setting up my Z7, never had a bad experience there.

hoytpug22 · « **Reply #17 on:** April 23, 2011, 04:15:20 PM »

great northwest archery off shaw road in south hill!

huntnnw · « **Reply #18 on:** April 23, 2011, 07:25:28 PM »

why hasnt 300ultramag shooter chimmed in

tool

Wanttohuntmore · « **Reply #19 on:** April 23, 2011, 11:07:19 PM »

Larry at Fed. Way Wholesale Sports (fitted my Dad up with a bow), or Doug at NW who really knows his stuff. Plus, check out his moose or some of his elk vids with Rocky Jacobson.

zackmioli · « **Reply #20 on:** April 24, 2011, 02:49:44 AM »

all the guys at wholesale sports in federal way were great to work with. i met larry first and then went back in and shot the bow i ended up buying with two other guys who worked there. loved my experience.

Charlie · « **Reply #21 on:** April 29, 2011, 07:50:07 PM »

Good guys for sure!

christopheri · « **Reply #22 on:** May 01, 2011, 09:17:07 AM »

Doug at NW +1

notsosneaky · « **Reply #23 on:** May 02, 2011, 05:17:16 PM »

I do buisness with Doug at GNWA because at wholesale sports the "best products for you" are usually whatevers in stock

Button Nubbs · « **Reply #24 on:** May 02, 2011, 06:23:52 PM »

I've seen that kind of stuff more at "pro shops" than I have at wholesale sports(fed way anyways). Actually I've never had that experience at wholesale sports.

I usually know what I want before I talk to any archery tech ("pro shop" or box store) though.

mtbiker · « **Reply #25 on:** May 02, 2011, 08:26:59 PM »

The archery staff at Wholesale are strapped by the corporate buyers. I know they've been frustrated by this. It's a bummer for both the the tech trying to help out and the customer. Sometimes they'll have what I want, but more times than not, I buy online. BTW, often the "pro" shops also won't have what I'm looking for. Anyway, the guys at Wholesale know how to work on bows and they take their time to get it right. Not saying that pro shops don't have good staff. I've used them, also. Just saying that some box stores do have good and qualified people working behind the counter. A lot has to do with their attitude toward the sport and the customer.

I've concluded that finding a good bow mechanic is like finding a good auto mechanic. You go through a fair amount of heart ache trying to find a good one and when you do, they know you for life.

notsosneaky · « **Reply #26 on:** May 02, 2011, 10:33:09 PM »

Quote from: mtbiker on May 02, 2011, 08:26:59 PM

The archery staff at Wholesale are strapped by the corporate buyers. I know they've been frustrated by this. It's a bummer for both the the tech trying to help out and the customer. Sometimes they'll have what I want, but more times than not, I buy online. BTW, often the "pro" shops also won't have what I'm looking for. Anyway, the guys at Wholesale know how to work on bows and they take their time to get it right. Not saying that pro shops don't have good staff. I've used them, also. Just saying that some box stores do have good and qualified people working behind the counter. A lot has to do with their attitude toward the sport and the customer.

I've concluded that finding a good bow mechanic is like finding a good auto mechanic. You go through a fair amount of heart ache trying to find a good one and when you do, they know you for life.

I do see your point but in my expierience and opinion theres a big difference between the tech at the ford dealership and the sales associate at the auto zone.

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