Sure-Shot Archery - Belvidere, Illinois

jef x

This is the ONLY bow shop to go to. The owner, Tim, is the most knowledgeable and accommodating bow tech I have ever met. He is truly a master of his craft and he can build, tune, or fix any bow of any brand. He's done it a long time, and knows ALL the tricks of the trade.

I have friends that have bought brand new, flagship bows at other shops, and end up with poorly shooting, poorly tuned bows from the start. I tell them to take it to Tim and have it done correctly. He is willing and able to do that, even if you didn't buy the bow from him.

This is the only place I will take my bow, and Tim is the only other person I trust to touch my bows. I've had poor experiences at other shops, and I have friends who have also had similar experiences.

It's worth the drive to Sure-Shot, even if you have a closer bow shop by you. Get it done right by a real pro, instead of some salesman at the other places.

He also has a great 40 yard indoor range, with tons of 3D targets and bales. He hosts league events too, that are fun and challenging. This is the best place to go if you like bows.

tyler vankirk

Tim Built my PSE Mach 1 from bone stock same day within 2 hours. I was tested and tuned and out the door with even more new tips, advice and knowledge than I could have read online anywhere. He will set you up with some bone crushing products. 3rd visit to this shop and always new hints on ways to better yourself. Top Notch bow tech.

Ben Schnulle

This is the place to go for work on you're bow and for parts and accessories. Tim was polite very helpful and knowledgeable about everything on my bow he was never pushy or degrading like someplace I have been too. he is definitely for the customer and making sure they are happy.

Bill Bakopoulos

Tim at Sure Shot did a set up on my Obsession Def Con 6 and it turned out great. Apart from getting new limbs, cams, and rest installed, we did a custom sight tape to match up with my Spot Hogg sight. I went home and shot a few groups confirm zero at 20 and then went back to 30 to see if the tape was close and it was dead on. Very happy with how my bow turned out

Mark Lancaster

Great place with indoor range. Tim is the best!

Dan Stock

I stumbled upon Sure Shot and Tim after a poor experience at another shop in the Chicago land area. Long story short I made the mistake of buying a bow from one of his competitors. After spending a substantial amount of money at the other shop I was left out to dry when I discovered problems only days before opening day. I called Tim 3 days before opening day of Illinois bow season. Tim listened to my issue, offered his thoughts and recommended I bring in my bow for him to look at. Tim discovered a few issues done by the other shop and resolved them as I waited. He explained what he was doing and why it led to the issues I was having. I walked in with a bow that couldn’t be tuned and left with a perfectly tuned bow and saw it done first hand. My only regret is not going to Tim in the first place. He definitely gained a customer for life. Thanks Tim! I’ll be back!

Tyler Bradford

Service is clutch. This is a great shop with lots of variety and a nice range, but the kicker is the service. Tim genuinely cares about getting you not only what you want, but what you need as well. I can't say enough good things about the amount of time he's spent and detail he has provided to ensure I'm set with the right gear for my needs. And complementary, personal instruction from professional shooters! Where else can you get tips from the pros in person?!

Don Westman

Best bow shop In Chicagoland!
Tim is very knowledgeable and willing to share that knowledge.

Great indoor range

Great customer focus because Tim Rau listens to his customers and finds a solution based on those needs / wants

Highly recommended!!