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Old 01-22-2003 | 04:49 PM
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please tell me which bows i need to shoot. I will be shooting 3-d. all i care about is forgiveness, speed, weight. Thanks in advance.

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Old 01-22-2003 | 07:51 PM
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Most manufacturers offer good 3D bows. First thing I'd look for is over 7 inch brace height and a longer axle to axle. Then I'd shoot them to see which I liked best. A lot of 3Ds limit the speed to 280 fps. which isn't hard to obtain with carbon arrows. The top shooters practice judging yardage as much as they practice shooting, so a laser rangefinder is nice to have.

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Old 01-23-2003 | 05:39 AM
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BG2Lover,

My favorite target bows are Merlins because of their beauty, function, accuracy, and craftsmanship.
Only the Bowman equals Merlin's craftsmanship but no other bows can touch them, imo.
I have the Max 2000 and Super Nova.
Merlin is coming out with a new Max 3000 soon.
The Max series bows are extremely accurate, stable, forgiving, and have all the speed you need for 3-D competition.
Check them out.
http://www.merlin-bows.co.uk
The Max 3000 is not on the website yet but will be in a few weeks.


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Old 01-23-2003 | 06:29 AM
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From Your name I assume you already shoot a G2
Why not shoot it? It has a 7 5/8 braceheight and an IBO of 309 fps or something like that!
My motto is to shoot what I'm gonna hunt with Learn the set up
A good set up hunting rig can preform with the best of them! just my opinion

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Old 01-23-2003 | 06:34 AM
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For the Sagittarious, how do u like ure super nova, i just looked at that and it has an extremely long brace hieght and seems like it would shoot good. How much does it cost in american dollars. For littleal i just want one bow comletely outfitted with light arrows, sure loc moveable sight and the other good stuff. So everyone please respond as i would like to get as many opinions on the subject as possible.

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Old 01-23-2003 | 06:37 AM
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Hoyt Protec or Ultratec
Mathews Conquest 2 or 3
Merlin
Martin makes some good target bows, but I forgot the models
Darton Vegas maybe
CSS makes some target bows also.

The problem with some of the above bows is finding a shop where you can shoot one prior to buying it. My best advice is to shoot first, buy second.
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Old 01-23-2003 | 06:43 AM
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martin septer 3 with fury x cams
merlin max 2000
hoyt ultratec

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Old 01-23-2003 | 07:25 AM
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Keep them coming, i will shoot all of these, keep them coming

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Old 01-23-2003 | 10:34 AM
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B.G2Lover,

My SuperNova is a beautiful and accurate bow but it's built mainly as a spot and field shooting bow.
It wouldn't be the best bow for 3-D shooting. Especially if you have a short draw length.
The new Max 3000 is the bow I would want for 3-D.
It's supposed to be available in about 8 weeks.


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Old 01-23-2003 | 11:23 AM
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Buckmaster, check out the BowTechs. The Pro 40, either dual or single cam would make a great 3D bow. I think the Pro 40 wheel bow will, too. One thing to keep in mind regarding sights. A moveable pin sight puts you in the open class. Check the IBO site for rules, but I think the max is 45 or 50 yds. A good pin sight and you are in the hunter class. Max 35 yds. If that doesn't concern you, then a good moveable pin sight is a good choice. www.ibo.net

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