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I currently shoot a compound with fixed pins and a release. My arrows are 6+ grains per pound and less than 280 fps (65lbs draw). I also have a 7" stabilizer and ics carbons.
Now, not having competed before, which class do I fall under? Would I be in the Hunter class or the Male Bowhunter Release?

RE: New at this
 

You could shoot your set up in either one.
I would suggest you start in Hunter Class and see how you go and then if you wanted too move up.

RE: New at this
 

Ok, I will give it a shot. Thanks

RE: New at this
 

Hey Woody,
This may help you decide.

Hunter Class (HC)
A compound, recurve, or longbow with or without sights, may be shot with release aid, finger tab, glove or bare fingers. If a sight is used it will have no more than four (4) fixed or crosshair style pins. Circle pins allowed if all circles are the same size. Arrows must have screw in style points and a minimum of 4 inch vanes or feathers. Only one (1) single stabilizer being less than twelve (12) inches in length from the nearest point of attachment is allowed. A maximum of eighty (80) pounds of peak weight is allowed and will be shot from the yellow stake with a maximum of 35 yards. * - **

If a shooter wins twice while competing in the Hunter Class at a national or world level tournament during one IBO shoot calendar year, that shooter must advance to a higher competitive level the following IBO shoot calendar year. Once this shooter advances to the higher competitive level, he/she must remain at that level for an entire IBO shoot calendar year.
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MALE BOWHUNTER RELEASE (MBR)
A compound bow, recurve or long bow with or without a sight. If a sight is used, it will have fixed pins and must be shot with some type of release aid. Cross hair style pins are allowable as fixed pin sights. Circle style pins are allowable (if circles are of one size). Sights that utilize any lens, with or without magnification are not allowed in MBR class. Sights may not be adjusted while on the range during a tournament. Must be shot from the green stake.


Hope to see ya, Curtis