3d shooting with a hunting setup

[bigtim6656]

I have thought about doing some 3d shoots since i got my bow. When i got it the guy at the pro shop said i was shooting better then most the guys who won the compts. I never did.
Would it be ok to use a hunting setup for 3d when you start out or should i wait untill i can get a bow setup for target shooting

[Matt / PA]

I think you already answered your question if your shooting better than the guys winning the competitions........

[kickin_buck]

Yes you can use your hunting bow for 3D shoots. There are several different classes, the equipment you are usingdetermines which class you shoot. Hunting type equipment would have you shooting in the ASA MBR class, which limits you to fixed pins sights, 12 inch max stabilizer, and 280fps. I don't shoot a lot of IBO, so maybe someone else can pipe in and let you know IBO regs. 3D shoots are a great way to stay in touch with your equipment in the off-season to ensure you are as sharp as possible come killing time.

[bigtim6656]

well this was in Southwest ky/northwest tn area i think most guys there did not have 1000 to 1500 bucks to spend on a bow

ORIGINAL: Matt / PA

I think you already answered your question if your shooting better than the guys winning the competitions........

[Matt / PA]

ORIGINAL: kickin_buck

Yes you can use your hunting bow for 3D shoots. There are several different classes, the equipment you are usingdetermines which class you shoot. Hunting type equipment would have you shooting in the ASA MBR class, which limits you to fixed pins sights, 12 inch max stabilizer, and 280fps. I don't shoot a lot of IBO, so maybe someone else can pipe in and let you know IBO regs. 3D shoots are a great way to stay in touch with your equipment in the off-season to ensure you are as sharp as possible come killing time.

Actually 12" stabilizer and fixed pins qualifies you for "Hunter" or if you want "Unlimited" classes in the ASA. Hunter is 40 yards max, Unlimited is 50.
(Unlimited allows the use of longer stabilizers but you CAn shoot the short stuff if you want)

In the IBO the 12" stabilizer and fixed pins qualifies you for "Hunter" as long as you have 4" fletching and screw in points.
"MBR" is an IBO class and a hunter class set up is again legal in this class but you can also use longer stabilizers, more pins and no arrow restrictions.
Hunter class is 35yd max and MBR is 45.
To make things even more confusing the IBO also has an "AHC" or Advanced Hunter class that shoots to 40 yards with basic Hunter class equipment.

[bigtim6656]

anyone know where i can find where they have the shoots
I know there are some local ones but i would like to do the ones that run across the country. not just the local ones that realy get you nothing

[rybohunter]

Isn't there one with a speed cap? Or did I make that up out of the blue?