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Offline AndyCAK

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Where to try bows?
« on: June 07, 2011, 10:05:18 PM »
Hi All!
Though I've only been hunting a short time, I'm already tired of feeling like I'm at a Bronco's game when I'm surrounded by orange during rifle season.  I haven't shot a bow since boy scout camp 15-20 years ago so I'd like to experiment a bit before I make the plunge.  Any suggestions on where I can go in the Seattle area to try out a couple bows before I make a purchase?  Any pointers would be fantastic!
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Re: Where to try bows?
« Reply #1 on: June 07, 2011, 10:29:02 PM »
Outdoor emporium, the nock point
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Re: Where to try bows?
« Reply #2 on: June 08, 2011, 07:07:07 AM »
Wholesale Sports in Federal Way.
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Re: Where to try bows?
« Reply #3 on: June 08, 2011, 08:30:42 AM »
If you REALLY want to get it done right, go up to MountLake Terrace and go to talk to Bill at Nock Point.

Bill will get you all set up and give you a great start as to proper form, etc.

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Re: Where to try bows?
« Reply #4 on: June 08, 2011, 08:41:50 AM »
If you REALLY want to get it done right, go up to MountLake Terrace and go to talk to Bill at Nock Point.

Bill will get you all set up and give you a great start as to proper form, etc.
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Re: Where to try bows?
« Reply #5 on: June 08, 2011, 05:26:08 PM »
Andy in the bow/gun deptartment at outdoor emporium is a great guy and knows his stuff.  :twocents:

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Re: Where to try bows?
« Reply #6 on: June 08, 2011, 06:13:09 PM »
river side archery in mt. vernon.....and they have a indoor range
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Re: Where to try bows?
« Reply #7 on: June 08, 2011, 09:40:29 PM »
Thanks everybody!  I really appreciate the point in the right direction...

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Re: Where to try bows?
« Reply #8 on: June 10, 2011, 08:53:17 AM »
To try out Bowtech, Elite, Diamond, Strothers, and Maitland go see Roger at Wilderness Archery in Bow, Wa... you can try them out in the indoor range... and he will get you all set up right. 
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