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Big Game Hunting => Bow Hunting => Topic started by: Craig on April 25, 2012, 02:28:21 PM

Title: Best archery shop around Olympia?
Post by: Craig on April 25, 2012, 02:28:21 PM: I would like to get my bow restrung and ready for hunting season. Any recommendations for the best shop around Olympia?
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Post by: Michelle_Nelson on April 25, 2012, 03:06:42 PM: The only one I knew of in Olympia has been closed for several years. The next closest and the one I would recomend in Luck Shot Archery in Chehalis.

http://luckyshotarchery.com/
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Post by: buckhorn2 on April 25, 2012, 03:23:28 PM: lucky shot is real good.
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Post by: xsf1 on April 25, 2012, 03:49:28 PM: :yeah:
Lucky shot
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Post by: Alaskan on April 28, 2012, 08:15:29 AM: I have used Fletchsetter in Rainier and have been very pleased!
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Post by: OneShot4x4 on April 28, 2012, 08:49:09 AM: Very happy with Fletchsetter!
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Post by: Mudman on May 01, 2012, 09:53:06 PM: Lucky Shot :tup: Best place in this area for sure! Steer clear of big stores if you want great exp. service.
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Post by: kglacken on May 01, 2012, 11:06:48 PM: Fletchsetter is the way to go! He will hook you up and is very knowledgeable about the regs and how to set you up for success
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Post by: RadSav on May 02, 2012, 04:35:20 AM: If a person were to open one up in Olympia/Tumwater where would you like it located - close to where Olympic was or somewhere else?
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Post by: Alaskan on May 02, 2012, 06:40:24 AM: Tumwater area or just off highway. Maybe by the mall.
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Post by: Thefisherman83 on May 02, 2012, 07:04:55 AM: I went into Fletch Setters once, the guy was sitting there BSing with one of his buddies and seemed annoyed that I walked through the door. He was very unfriendly. A buddie of mine had a similar experience, I will never return and would not recommend him to anyone. :bdid:
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Post by: kglacken on May 02, 2012, 11:09:44 AM: Quote from: Thefisherman83 on May 02, 2012, 07:04:55 AM
I went into Fletch Setters once, the guy was sitting there BSing with one of his buddies and seemed annoyed that I walked through the door. He was very unfriendly. A buddie of mine had a similar experience, I will never return and would not recommend him to anyone. :bdid:
This is weird to hear. I have never experienced that with the owner. Maybe its because every time I come in, he knows I am going to spend some money :chuckle:
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Post by: WSU on May 02, 2012, 11:27:50 AM: Quote from: Thefisherman83 on May 02, 2012, 07:04:55 AM
I went into Fletch Setters once, the guy was sitting there BSing with one of his buddies and seemed annoyed that I walked through the door. He was very unfriendly. A buddie of mine had a similar experience, I will never return and would not recommend him to anyone. :bdid:

I've had this experience in a number of bow shops. A buddy and I often joke about the "bow shop groupies" that seem to flock to bow shops.
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Post by: pianoman9701 on May 02, 2012, 12:00:05 PM: Everyone has a bad day. Do you want personality and a smiley face or do you want an exceptional technician working on your equipment? Screw the smile; I want my bow right!

My favorite bow guy snapped at me on the phone one day. I got a little torqued for about 5 seconds and then realized that I like his work and I can depend on him to keep my bow right. Now, I just kiddingly call him grumpy and he still does all of my work.
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Post by: PolarBear on May 02, 2012, 12:13:29 PM: I had the same thing happen to me right after Fletchsetter opened up but since then I have had nothing but good luck with him! He has set up a couple of bows for me and does a great job! If you show up a week before season and want your bow worked on in a hurry he might get a little cranky with you. All in all, I highly recommend Fletchsetter.
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Post by: WSU on May 02, 2012, 12:31:15 PM: To be clear, I wasn't talking about any of the bow shops mentioned. Rather, bow shop groupies and owners/employees who seem preoccupied and annoyed to have to help non-regulars seems common.
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Post by: Mudman on May 02, 2012, 12:38:03 PM: Yes I had similar experience with fletchsetter. He can be grumpy. That said I support my locals and bought my bow from craig. He is good at what he does. I do still prefer Lucky shot for my tuning shooting etc. Great overall place with awesome service.
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Post by: Martinhunter on May 06, 2012, 11:59:10 PM: Quote from: buckhorn2 on April 25, 2012, 03:23:28 PM
lucky shot is real good.
:yeah: Lucky shot, they also have a really cool 3-d shoot out back in the timber.