The Archery Shop is a full-service archery facility and pro shop located in Summerville, South Carolina, serving the Low Country archery community for over 30 years. Operating since August 1994, this established business combines retail services with indoor and outdoor shooting ranges to meet the needs of archers at all skill levels, from complete beginners to experienced hunters and competitive shooters.
The facility features both indoor and outdoor shooting ranges. The indoor range accommodates 20 yards of shooting space, providing a climate-controlled environment for year-round practice and training. The outdoor range extends to 60 yards, offering archers the opportunity to practice at longer distances and experience more realistic hunting conditions. Notably, children 18 and younger shoot free at both ranges, making the facility particularly accessible to young archers and families.
Beyond range access, The Archery Shop offers comprehensive technical services and expertise. The shop specializes in professional bow tuning, repair, and setup for both compound bows and crossbows. Customers can take advantage of free estimates on any bow or crossbow before committing to repairs. The shop provides custom string and cable services, including ordering custom color strings and cables, as well as professional string and cable installation and repair. Custom arrow building is also available, with customers able to specify shaft type, fletching style, and complete specifications for arrows built to order.
The facility offers one-on-one archery lessons led by Bud, the owner, who is a certified archery instructor with over 30 years of archery experience. While the first lesson is complimentary with a bow purchase, additional lessons are available for $40 per half hour. Lessons accommodate children 12 and up who own their own equipment, and scheduling is flexible to meet individual needs.
The Archery Shop serves as an authorized dealer for major bow manufacturers including Mathews, Mission, and Genesis. Customers can utilize the Mathews bow builder to customize their dream bow, with options for Elite customers to have their builds shipped to the shop for professional setup assistance. The shop maintains an extensive inventory of archery accessories and related equipment, including sights, stabilizers, releases, targets, and tree stands from quality brands such as HHA, Scott, QAD, Gold Tip, Victory Archery, and Millennium. For items not in stock, the shop can special order virtually any archery product needed.
The shop's customer-focused philosophy is evident throughout all its operations. According to reviews, customers consistently praise the knowledgeable and helpful staff, describing the atmosphere as warm and welcoming. Reviewers note that the team treats customers like friends from the moment they walk in and shows genuine interest in helping them succeed in archery, whether they are new to the sport or returning after time away. The shop's reputation for quality work is underscored by customer testimonials highlighting professional tuning services, prompt turnaround times, reasonable pricing, and a one-year warranty on tuning work. Multiple customers report driving significant distances to use The Archery Shop's services, bypassing other facilities in their area due to the superior quality of work and service they receive.
The facility is open Monday through Friday from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. and Saturday from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Contact information is available at 843-875-9613 or archerybud@yahoo.com.
