Bow Technician Services
Freedom Outfitters offers a full line up of complete bow tech services from simple installation of peep sights, arrows rests, and string accessories, to string and cable replacements, to the most complex tear down and rebuild. Advanced services such as cam adjustments, papering tuning, and timing adjustments are all within a days work for our expert staff.
COMPLIMENTARY BOW SETUP
Complete Bow Setup & Arrow Cutting on items purchased at Freedom Outfitters!
MOST POPULAR SERVICES
Our most popular services are string and cable replacements as well as our Hunter Tune & Lube. Both services are offered for compound bows and crossbows and ensures your equipment is in optimal shape for the upcoming hunting season.
String & Cable Replacements
Many DIY hunters attempt to replace strings and cables at home with portal bow presses but there is no substitute for having the right equipment and years of experience. Each string and cable replacement is hand tuned by one of our expert techs and ensures you receive:
- Confirmation of proper string/cable length to fit with your exact model bow or crossbow.
- Installation using professional grade bow presses and draw boards to guarantee safe install.
- Proper installation techniques eliminating the risk of equipment damage.
- Cam timing is optimized for peak performance with your new strings/cables.
When strings and cables are purchased in-store, installation services are free of charge. Replacement services for owner provided strings and cables are provided for a fee. See below service chart for more information regarding rates.
Archery Tune & Lube
Our Archery Tune & Lube Package ensures your compound bow or crossbow is safe, clean, timed, and optimized for the hunting season. This package is best used on bows 2 years and older or bows used in heavy weather to recondition them for the new year. The full package includes:
- Visual limb inspection for cracks and safe operation.
- Full bow disassembly of strings, cables, limbs, axils, and cams.
- Clean, oil, and grease: limb bolts, limb pockets, axils.
- Reassembly of bow.
- Adjustment and confirmation of proper string & cable timing.
- Adjustment and confirmation of level nocking point.
COMPLETE LIST OF BOW TECH SERVICES & RATES
| BOWS | PRICE |
|---|---|
| Complete Bow Set Up (Bought elsewhere) |
$100 |
| Install Cable & String Set / Complete Set Up |
$35 |
| Install String | $18 |
| Install Cables (Pair) | $18 |
| Install Peep Sight | $7 |
| Install D Loop | $7 |
| Install String Silencers | $10 |
| Install Kisser Button | $5 |
| Install Standard Rest | $12 |
| Install Drop Away Rest | $20 |
| Install Quiver | $5 |
| Change Draw Length (Modules Included) | $65 |
| Paper Tune | $40 |
| Labor Rate (per 15 minutes) | $18 |
| Arrow Cutting (sold in dz. packs – inserts not included) | $1/Arrow |
| Draw Length Adjustment (Modules not included) | $15 |
| Re-serve Bowstring / Cable | $15 |
| CROSSBOWS | PRICE |
|---|---|
| Complete Crossbow Set Up (Bought elsewhere) |
$100 |
| Install Crossbow Strings |
$18 |
| Install Crossbow Cables | $18 |
| Install Crossbow Scope (with levels) | $20 |
| Crossbow Sight-in (20-yards) | $30 |
| Re-serve Crossbow Strong / Cable | $15/Each |
| Install AcuDraws or Similar Devices | $30 |
| Basic Crossbow Tune | $40 |
| Install AcuDraw Cords | $15 |
| Warranty Repair / Includes Shipping | $30 |
| VALUE PACKAGES | PRICE |
|---|---|
| Basic Tune (Check Timing) |
$35 |
| Hunter Tune & Lube |
$47 |
| Warranty Repair (Includes shipping) | $30 |
| Shooting Instruction (One-on-one) | $65/Hour |
MEET OUR BOW TECHNICIANS
As a true “Pro Shop” our bow techs are not only factory trained, they are true believers. They live the lifestyle and are as passionate about archery as our most avid customers. We produce an extensive training curriculum that keep our techs at the top of their game. Those with the “Master Bow Tech” insignia have tested out of the program at the highest levels.
JOSH MYERS – MASTER BOW TECH
Josh Myers, our Store Manager, has worked at Freedom Outfitters for 20 Years and has been shooting archery for 32 years, competitively for 25. Josh has seen the podium at the Eastern Sports Outdoor Show as well as on the ASA circuit. As a hunter, Josh claimed two Pope & Young bucks. As a bow tech, Josh is a perfectionist when it comes to arrow building and matching arrow performance to the intended game.
MIKE MYERS – MASTER BOW TECH
Mikey Myers a legendary bow tech has worked at Freedom Outfitters for 25 Years. As a fan favorite, there are many avid Pennsylvania archers who will “wait for Mike” to receive his legendary expertise.
DOUG WILLIAMS – MASTER BOW TECH
Doug Williams is a decorated professional archer and avid bow tech. As a perfectionist spot shooter, he can feel the difference a small tweak can make. He has been shooting archery for 40 years, 20 of which professionally. Doug is a 10-time NFAA Outdoor National Champion with numerous state and sectional titles.