ultimate 3d rig

niehenke · 08-29-2009, 01:18 PM

I was shooting my hunting bow (70# airborne101) and my target bow (60# airborne101) today and was a bit disappointed with my grouping difference at distance. The 25 knot wind was partially to blaim. Anyhow, this brings up a good question, I really do not think that the best 3D rig is the most expensive. Here would be my rig:

bowtech 101 airborne 70# set at 64#s
sure lok sight
2" scope with 0.019 fiber and 4x lens (might have to modify an HHA to get that diameter, best that I can find is 1.75")
10" fuse stabilizer
limbdriver rest
350 grain arrows (too many choices)

Yeah, I know that this would not meet IBO or ASA. Just thinking of a perfect rig (fast, flat, quick drop away, large view, light). What are your thoughts and why?

GMMAT · 08-29-2009, 01:27 PM

Either the BT Constitution.....or one of the Hoyt or Mathews longer ATA bows.

It wouldn't be anything under 7-1/2" BH or under 40" ATA.

Double Drops 24 · 08-29-2009, 01:50 PM

I use a Mathews Prestige for my 3D rig and I've been 100% pleased with it.

live2Draw · 08-29-2009, 02:21 PM

If i was shooting 3d for fun and had no speed regulations, i would say i HCA Iron Mace. with thier Speed pros. I mean, 400 FPS with little KE is good for something.
thos bows shoot real sweet.

Ben / PA · 08-29-2009, 03:48 PM

I concur, I shoot my 101 at 63 lbs with a 331 grain arrow for my 3d setup. I love it.

niehenke · 08-29-2009, 06:25 PM

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Originally Posted by live2Draw

If i was shooting 3d for fun and had no speed regulations, i would say i HCA Iron Mace. with thier Speed pros. I mean, 400 FPS with little KE is good for something.
thos bows shoot real sweet.

Yes, with rules set aside. I will have to look into that bow. It has to be one hell of a pull to get that kind of speed.

TFOX · 08-29-2009, 06:30 PM

There isn't an organization that will allow speed pros to be shot that I am aware of.They are below the 5gr rule for IBO and will put you above the 280 rule for ASA.

So they are pretty much useless for 3-d.

The Pros winning in the ASA and IBO are not using "speed" bows.They are using long a-a bows with forgiving riser designs and decent brace heights.

Although,Tom Crowe a senior pro did just pull out a win with a Monster.

killzonearchery · 08-30-2009, 08:30 AM

i just us my hunting rig

GMMAT · 08-30-2009, 09:51 AM

The difference between the guys using 3D specific rigs and guys using hunting setups (for competitive 3D) is typically (in my expericence) about 5 spots in the final scoring.

Can you shoot 3D and have a great time....and be "competitive"? Sure. Are you gonna be a perennial contender with a hunting rig? I don't think so. Not around here, anyways.

Competitive 3D and hunting are 2 different animals.

Do I know some guys who shoot their hunting rigs and win? Yep. Few and far between, though.

TFOX · 08-30-2009, 09:57 AM

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Originally Posted by GMMAT

The difference between the guys using 3D specific rigs and guys using hunting setups (for competitive 3D) is typically (in my expericence) about 5 spots in the final scoring.

Can you shoot 3D and have a great time....and be "competitive"? Sure. Are you gonna be a perennial contender with a hunting rig? I don't think so. Not around here, anyways.

Competitive 3D and hunting are 2 different animals.

Do I know some guys who shoot their hunting rigs and win? Yep. Few and far between, though.

Agreed

It is just a matter of what you want to achieve and what you are doing it for.

BUT,a "target" bow is not going to make you a winner.You must posses that ability first.Although,a target bow will give you a few points that might mean the difference in 5th and 1rst.