Post by: SGTDuffman on March 27, 2013, 03:58:40 PM
They've got nothing but bad reviews on Google, and nothing but good reviews on Yelp.
Post by: D-Rock425 on March 28, 2013, 05:04:38 PM
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Post by: jackelope on March 28, 2013, 05:12:43 PM
Post by: h20hunter on March 28, 2013, 05:16:28 PM
Post by: SGTDuffman on March 28, 2013, 05:28:04 PM
I had Cabelas do the strings last year and they screwed all kinds of stuff up. They (Cabelas) called me to tell me it was done and they had never put any of the stuff back on, like the peep, the silencers, or the drop away cable. Then in their hurry to put the thing back together while I was waiting they chewed up the brand new cables and frayed the ends where they connect to the cams. I suspect they may have screwed up my draw weight too. When I dropped the bow off at Nock Point, he measured the draw weight at 51#. When I bought it, it was set at 60#. Only people that messed with it in the interim was Cabelas last year. Wont be going to Cabelas again.
Anyone have any experience with them for traditional stuff?
Post by: D-Rock425 on March 28, 2013, 05:43:44 PM
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Post by: Sigmanu262 on March 28, 2013, 05:52:21 PM
Post by: SGTDuffman on March 28, 2013, 06:04:00 PM
Ya, lesson learned on Cabelas. They didn't even tie the string loop on right. I had to tie one on myself. They put both knots on one side so it kept rotating the peep. Doesn't sound like I'll be having any of these problems this time though.
Post by: Gobble Doc on March 28, 2013, 06:32:40 PM
Post by: D-Rock425 on March 28, 2013, 06:52:58 PM
PM me. I bought a Hoyt Charger there.spill the beans
Post by: grundy53 on March 28, 2013, 07:41:54 PM
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Post by: dolph46 on March 28, 2013, 09:15:01 PM
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Post by: dreamingbig on March 28, 2013, 09:46:55 PM
Post by: GoPlayOutside on March 28, 2013, 10:12:43 PM
What do you prefer: Warm and fuzzy customer service, or a finely tuned pin point killing piece of machinery.
(you know how it's hard to carry on a "normal" conversation with a top notch heart surgeon....well....I want that guy working on my heart, and I will look past the fact that he doesn't have the people skills to talk to me over a beer....However, it is probably due to the fact that he has spent the majority of his life perfecting 1 specific craft)
In this area, I feel Bill is the heart surgeon of archery.
Post by: jaymark6655 on March 29, 2013, 04:33:20 AM
Post by: LeeMajors on March 29, 2013, 07:11:41 AM
The Nock Point doesn't even carry bowtech. I went up there to get my bow worked on. The guy working in the shop section was honest, said he hated working on the Destroyer, but agreed to work on it regardless, and spent about 45 minutes to an hour working on it. We went back and forth to the test shot area until it was right, and in the end they charged me a whole $14 and offered me use of the indoor range without additional cost.
Summary, the guy was friendly, but he was also honest - and these days people interpret honest as being a 'dick' if they don't like what the truth was.
As previously mentioned, you're not going to get warm fuzzy happy *censored* from them, but you will get damned good work from them.
As for the google reviews: I don't know if you noticed, but to me it seems like the flat range was full of a bunch of hunger games, wannabe, hipsters - in other words, people who think they can walk in and know how to be a pro-archer and don't take hearing the truth very well.
Post by: jackelope on March 29, 2013, 07:49:42 AM
I shoot a destroyer 340 (bowtech) and I need my 'unstretchable' factory strings tightened up (they stretched from 73# to 65#).
The Nock Point doesn't even carry bowtech. I went up there to get my bow worked on. The guy working in the shop section was honest, said he hated working on the Destroyer, but agreed to work on it regardless, and spent about 45 minutes to an hour working on it. We went back and forth to the test shot area until it was right, and in the end they charged me a whole $14 and offered me use of the indoor range without additional cost.
Summary, the guy was friendly, but he was also honest - and these days people interpret honest as being a 'dick' if they don't like what the truth was.
As previously mentioned, you're not going to get warm fuzzy happy *censored* from them, but you will get damned good work from them.
As for the google reviews: I don't know if you noticed, but to me it seems like the flat range was full of a bunch of hunger games, wannabe, hipsters - in other words, people who think they can walk in and know how to be a pro-archer and don't take hearing the truth very well.
Seems like a good summary of my experience with them as well.
p.s. I had them make some strings for my old bow, a Reflex, and they were great. Will probably get them to replace the strings on my Alphamax here pretty quick.
Post by: elkoholic1 on March 29, 2013, 08:02:37 AM
Bill has always teated me like a king and taken care of my stuff in the past . I had a bit of falling out with one of his employies and havent spent much time in there over the past couple of years . they are plenty capible of handling repairs as long as they arnt too busy . when rushed the quality goe's down give them time and you should be fine . It's like most any thing when rushed qaulity drops . there has been times in the past where bill really saved my bacon and got me back in the woods and no doubt would give up his bow to put a client in the woods . If your looking for a hoyt it's the best place around . if you play with bow techs then i'd go to rockcreek .
:yeah:x2
Post by: bronczilla on April 01, 2013, 08:43:02 PM
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Post by: MDGrand on April 17, 2013, 03:12:36 PM
As far as the attitude there.. its like hunting camp.. they guys are a bunch of ball busters and kid with you. If you have a soft ego and cant relax and have a little fun and receive and dish out some ribbing then the Big Box stores are guess are for you.
Bottom line though.. I never worry about how my bow is put together after they work on it. They have a very high standard of how they work on any bow set up.
Post by: Johnb317 on April 17, 2013, 03:46:41 PM
Bought my Hoyt from Bill 2 years ago, just had it re-strung there too!
I happily recommend them whenever possible.
Post by: Dip-Zag on April 18, 2013, 08:25:45 PM
Post by: 300UltraMagShooter on April 18, 2013, 08:33:42 PM
Alright. I left a compound for them to do the strings on. Sounds like I should be fine.
I had Cabelas do the strings last year and they screwed all kinds of stuff up. They (Cabelas) called me to tell me it was done and they had never put any of the stuff back on, like the peep, the silencers, or the drop away cable. Then in their hurry to put the thing back together while I was waiting they chewed up the brand new cables and frayed the ends where they connect to the cams. I suspect they may have screwed up my draw weight too. When I dropped the bow off at Nock Point, he measured the draw weight at 51#. When I bought it, it was set at 60#. Only people that messed with it in the interim was Cabelas last year. Wont be going to Cabelas again.
Anyone have any experience with them for traditional stuff?
new cables can affect draw weight. they basically preload the limbs, so if the cable was a little longer... well, there is your 51 lbs
Post by: SGTDuffman on April 19, 2013, 05:54:38 PM
I didn't have any issues with the job The Nock Point did though. Way faster, way cheaper, and way better than the chop job Cabela's did. I'd certainly take the compound in there again, though it should be a while before I have to.
Post by: dfresh96 on April 30, 2013, 08:31:39 AM
Post by: Cylvertip on May 01, 2013, 09:05:37 AM
A bit rough around the edges, just like most of us, and if it aint right they make it right. :twocents:
Post by: bowjunkie on May 20, 2013, 03:05:41 PM
Yes a little gruff but I can not say enough good stuff about these guys they have really saved my bacon several times
Post by: Evoac05 on May 23, 2013, 10:01:41 PM
He had me take a few practice shots to make sure the peep was where I wanted it. After that I took a few shots and he came over to see and everything checked out on paper. No charge and he was very friendly. I'll be back tomorrow to pick up my arrows that are being fletched.
I will definitely continue to come back to this shop! :tup:
Post by: Slowdraw on July 03, 2013, 04:47:08 PM