Dallas trad shops

[Russellemorton]

I'm looking for a bow shop that also deals traditional bows in Dallas. I've only ever found one but surely there has to be more. Any info would be appreciated.

[Hackbow]

Russell, the only one I'm aware of is Cinnamon Creek in Roanoke. Nice staff and shooting facility, but their trad offerings and knowledge are very limited compared to what you can find from sponsors here and by going to major trad events.

[Schmidty3]

I wasnt impressed with cinnamon creek. Plus their range fee is a bit high for what it is.

I went there hoping I could get help selecting and tuning some easton FMJ's. I wanted to end up with a 575 grain arrow or so. I've got all the points and inserts known to man, all I needed from them was a giant box of arrows and an arrow saw.

I thought I was right between a 340 and 400 spine. The only way to know is to start shooting, changing weights, and cutting.

They were unwilling to help me. They looked at me like I was crazy. Wouldn't sell me one arrow of each size to play with. And wouldn't even get an arrow near a saw unless I bought a full half dozen.

I don't enjoy driving 45 minutes one way to be treated like a fool. Or spending $75 for 6 of the wrong arrows.

What did they have that I needed??? A giant box of arrows and a saw.

Guess what? The internet has an even bigger box of arrows, and a saw isn't that much. Plus the knowledge on here will help you tune that bow quick.

In the end I bought a harbor freight saw and a half dozen fmj 400's off of a website. Turns out that I was right. I'm right in between a 400 and 340. My 400s tuned at 29" with a 150 gr point for a weight of 475. Not what I was after but they are shooting great.

So I've officially given all bow shops the middle finger and have become self sufficient.

The only exception to that is RMSG in Denver. Those guys are awesome.

If you do end up going to cinnamon creek I'd call ahead. There is only one guy that kinda knows about trad bows. But he wasnt there when I went. Also don't go in the evening if you want to get any help.

If you need help with a wheel bow they could probably help. Aka. Not interested. They are catering to the mass produced crowd. Not the niche of actual archers.

The only real trad archery shop I know of in the country is Rocky Mountain Specialty Gear in Denver!

Good luck finding what you need!

Bisch

[Babbling Bob]

Might try Terry at the Nocking Point in Sand Springs OK outside Tulsa.  Just a three and a half hour drive.

[TexasKing]

Schmidty3,

I have a bunch of 340s but all cut around 28 1/2 if you still need some

And every other arrow known to man...

[Schmidty3]

Ive got some axis trads in 340 now. I cut them to 29" to try to get them to work in a different bow. Tried them just for fun in this bow. Made about a 700+ grain arrow! a little bit loopy for me.  :p

Thanks for the offer though!

I keep hoping someone will post up a good dfw shop!

[Danny Rowan]

Do not know, but Dryad bows is in Weatherford. Not sure if Mike sells anything but bows though.