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Strictly Archery

Strictly Archery

Shorewood, IL

$$Moderate

Amenities

  • Traditional
  • Compound
  • Olympic
  • JOAD
  • Youth Programs
  • Pro Shop
  • Bow Repair
  • Equipment Rental
  • Lessons
  • Custom Arrow Building
  • Club Membership

About

Strictly Archery is Chicagoland's premier archery shop and indoor range facility located in Shorewood, Illinois. The business operates two indoor ranges accommodating different shooting distances and skill levels: a 25-yard range and a 40-yard range. Both ranges welcome traditional bows, compound bows, Olympic recurve bows, and crossbows, making the facility accessible to archers of all equipment preferences.

Beyond the ranges themselves, Strictly Archery offers a comprehensive pro shop stocked with top-quality archery equipment and brands. The inventory includes entry-level to premier compound, recurve, Olympic recurve, and crossbow models from manufacturers such as Mathews, Bowtech, Mission, Diamond, Ten Point, and Mission Crossbows. The shop carries a complete line of archery accessories including sights, rests, stabilizers, quivers, cases, and arrows from brands like Victory, Gold Tip, Black Eagle, and Easton. The facility also provides extensive custom services, building custom arrows with various fletch styles and spine selections, creating custom strings and cables, and offering services ranging from simple adjustments to complete bow tune-ups.

The service department operates with certified technicians available daily, performing work including D-loops, bow tuning, rest installation, axis adjustments, yoke tuning, and string replacements. This technical expertise allows the shop to handle everything from minor repairs to comprehensive restorations.

Strictly Archery caters to archers at every experience level through structured instruction programs. USA Archery and NFAA-certified instructors lead beginner classes for ages seven and up, offered Monday evenings from 6-7 PM or Saturday mornings from 9-10 AM for four-week sessions at $120. Equipment is provided for beginners, and classes cover safety, range rules, and proper form while introducing students to different bow styles. The facility also offers JOAD (Junior Olympic Archery Development) classes on Tuesday evenings from 6-7:30 PM for intermediate archers with their own equipment, and Adult Achievement lessons designed for skill advancement in the sport. Classes run September through July, with breaks in August and December.

The facility maintains convenient operating hours of Monday through Friday 9 AM to 6 PM, Saturday 9 AM to 5 PM, and Sunday 10 AM to 5 PM. Customer reviews consistently highlight the professionalism, friendliness, and expertise of the staff. Multiple reviewers praise the quality of service, noting that technicians have successfully completed repairs, custom string builds, tuning, and sighting-in work promptly and affordably. One customer traveled an hour away specifically to use the facility and return for services, while another described it as "simply the best" for both equipment sales and range access. Reviews emphasize the knowledgeable and helpful nature of the in-store technicians and the welcoming atmosphere throughout the shop.