NEED INFO FROM 3-D COMPETITION SHOOTS

[romanc333]

Hey there guys and gals! I am wanting to get into competitive 3-D shooting and need major info! I want to shoot a bowtech just dont know which one and would like info on a complete setup (sights, string, etc) speed isnt a issue just accuracy! Thanks in advance for your help

Steve

[romanc333]

Come on now guys I feel left out. I am the only one with a question that didnt get a reply. I spent 2 days going through old posts and with the new 2006 models out I could really use some help. My questions are

1. What is the better bowtech model for competition shooting?
2. Would you want a fixed rest or drop away rest? Which brand?
3. Sights? I am still trying to find the rules for shooting in the hunter or advanced hunter category's. I dont know whats legal vs whats not.

New to this site and to IBO life. Just eager to jump in with both feet.

I shoot a Hoyt SuperTech 70lb, whisker biscut, whitetailextreme 400gr arrows, Cobra Viper 5-pin sight, full dampening setup for my hunting rig just looking to get into target competition. Thanks again for the look.

Steve

[Kanga]

Ok I'll bite

1. What is the better bowtech model for competition shooting?

The Constitution it is just unbelievable how well this bow holds on target.

2. Would you want a fixed rest or drop away rest? Which brand?

Rests are a personal thing I have the GKF Infiniti with lizzard tongue on mine and like it a lot, my shooting partner has a NAP 3000 (Ithink thats the model) on his and he likes it as well.

3. Sights? I am still trying to find the rules for shooting in the hunter or advanced hunter category's. I dont know whats legal vs whats not.

I use a Spott Hogg Hogg-it with 6x lens but when I do shoot 3d it is in the open class.

For hunter class in IBO no lens, 4 pins max, 12" stabilizer 4" vanes/feathers and screw in points max distance 35yds approx.

Hope this has helped cloudy the water a little more

[romanc333]

Thank you Ausie-guy. This really helps and at least I have a place to start!

Steve

[djkiller]

Start looking at the bows that have a longer axel to axel. More stable. dont look for speed in a bow. You want forgiveness and accuracy. Especially first starting. Dont buy a bow cause someone tells you its the best or awesome. More often than not, the shooter makes the bow. Shoot for yourself. Then make a descision. I've seen to many people spend a ton of money. and later after getting feel of the bow. They hated it. The big (2) 3D competitions ASA & IBO. which ASA you are limited on speed by which class you shoot. While IBO its arrow grns. The biggest thing you'll find is that judging yardage is the hole secret. I had Jeff Hopkins give me some real good ideas for yardage judging that I'll share if interested. Helped me a ton last year at the ASA pro/ams.
good luck and practice.......