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

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

Ok I'll bite

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

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.

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

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

Steve

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.......