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As opposed to just average I mean?

Heres a quote from JeffB's recent report on the Bowtech Patriot...

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The question that springs to mind by reading these words is why only a semi serious level?
In other words, What would make the patriot a better 3D bow that it already seems, and what in your opinion would be the ideal 3D bow?

I hope someone can enlighten me. Thanks.

Oh by the way, if you havent yet read that bow report by JeffB, it is hands down the most informative report I have ever read. Period. I never had seen before the process of &quot;dipping&quot; the camo finish onto a bow explained in detail.
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Thanx for the praise!

Now to answer your question

My point is that while the PAT may not be the perfect tool for the job (3D shooting), for those who are still shooting on a local level and want to remain competitive, I don't feel they would be seriously handicapped as the bow has some of the great traits of a 3D bow.

Some folks, don't care how many points they score, and shoot bows that just are not consistent enough for the majority of archers to place high or win with competitively..namely super short treestand bows, rat-trap (as PW12 likes to call them) speedsters, or very slow bows set-up strictly to give them the best chance of downing game.

If you look at the majority of serious non pros,and PRO 3D shooters(barring some of the children, some women, and some very short draw archers) they are shooting moderate to long axle to axle lengths, moderate brace heights,and generally euipment that offers more stability. Simply due to the fact that from day to day, those bows will shoot more consistently for scores. Sure there are a few people here and there that can tear up the course fairly consistently with a 30&quot; bow, but those people are rare exceptions, not the rule.

For someone who is buying the PAT as hunting bow, but still likes to go out and score well at local shoots the PAT is a fine &quot;compromise&quot;. It has stability and an increased mass weight that 95% of the bows in the same category do not have.

Were I buying a bow that I wanted the best possible chance of winning those shoots or placing high consistently from week to week, then I would go with the best tool for for the job at hand: A longer bow that possessed even more stability.

JeffB