vmastro87 0 Posted August 29, 2013 My brother got an older compound bow as tip for a job he did. The string is shot on it (badly frayed). I was wondering where is a good place to get a new string and what does it usually run? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Grapeshot 301 Posted August 29, 2013 Heritage Guild in Branchburg has a very good archery pro shop - they can probably do it for you there. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
tj462nj 32 Posted August 29, 2013 Bullseye Archery in Bayville, talk to Steve Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
greatgunstatenj 32 Posted August 29, 2013 Give these guys a call, they have a great archery staff. Sportsmen's Center 69 U.S. 130 Bordentown Township, NJ 08505(609) 298-5300 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dwamp2006 1 Posted August 29, 2013 Give these guys a call, they have a great archery staff. Sportsmen's Center 69 U.S. 130 Bordentown Township, NJ 08505 (609) 298-5300 their archery dept is the only part of that place ive actually never heard a bad review from. The fishing and firearms dept I cant stand. You could also try Cheyenne mountain, they are up the street, but still a far ride for you. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
vmastro87 0 Posted August 29, 2013 Bullseye Archery in Bayville, talk to Steve thanks tony definitely the most convenient, you know that lol if not ill try out to bordentown its a straight shot on 195 only about 20-25 mins for me thanks guys Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ZOMBIE 19 Posted August 29, 2013 A&M archery in lakewood Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Shawnmoore81 623 Posted August 29, 2013 Bobs in glassboro. Out in alloway a guy named Charlie. Guy is a great box smith. I use him when I need work. Volunteers for kids shoots too. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kman 56 Posted August 29, 2013 Definitely get it restrung and make sure you check for cracks around where the cams connect to the bow, and where the cable ends are at the top and bottom of the bow. I just got my dad's out to use this season and found cracks that would make it dangerous to even draw back, it could have blown itself to bits if I pulled it back, I had to throw it out. The good news is I got a really nice old Fred Bear compound bow for $90 used on Craigslist. Old bows are great but make sure you check them for cracks and change the strings! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
millsan1 3 Posted August 29, 2013 Heritage Guild in Branchburg has a very good archery pro shop - they can probably do it for you there. I forget his name, but the bowyer at HG Branchburg is the same guy that worked at Ray's for years. He is top notch. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
vmastro87 0 Posted August 29, 2013 Definitely get it restrung and make sure you check for cracks around where the cams connect to the bow, and where the cable ends are at the top and bottom of the bow. I just got my dad's out to use this season and found cracks that would make it dangerous to even draw back, it could have blown itself to bits if I pulled it back, I had to throw it out. The good news is I got a really nice old Fred Bear compound bow for $90 used on Craigslist. Old bows are great but make sure you check them for cracks and change the strings! thanks for the heads up its my first one and its been black spray canned it looks like. Its very tall also so a buddy of mine said that its fairly older. I know it doesnt resemble any of the more compact versions on the market today. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kman 56 Posted August 29, 2013 My dad's bow was spray painted too, and I could see the cracks - if the bow cracks you can be pretty sure the paint will also. So as long as you can't see any cracks it should be good. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
FLHX 1 Posted August 29, 2013 If you go to A&M archery in Lakewood on 2nd street you can then shoot it to make sure its setup the way you or he likes it. I haven't been there in a long time but A&M is a top notch range and pro shop! I have heard recently they have some type of scenario shooting booth. And it's always a good idea to be armed when walking around downtown Lakewood at night daytime you are pretty much ok. The bow will make a nice club if needed. Park on 2nd as close as possible. Not saying it's a bad area or anything just be aware Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
WhitetailMathewsZ7 0 Posted August 29, 2013 +1 for Heritage Guild in Branchburg. Shawn is the head bowtech and is awesome. I would never take my bow anywhere else. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
blksheep 466 Posted August 29, 2013 Give these guys a call, they have a great archery staff. Sportsmen's Center 69 U.S. 130 Bordentown Township, NJ 08505 (609) 298-5300 Good bet Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jerseyfirefighter 0 Posted August 29, 2013 I had the bow tech in Tips put a new string on mine. He did an awesome job Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites