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3D in offseaso

Davis21

Davis21

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Would like to get into 3D shooting to cure the itch until fall rolls around. Any 3D shooters here that wants to share their bow/arrow setups for 3D season. Use same for hunting and 3D? Being a rookie to the sport the classes that ASA offer seem little confusing. Look forward to seeing where this discussion goes
 
I shoot 3D and my 3D bow is identical to my hunting bow. My sight and arrows are different the poundage is the same for both bows. You can shoot your hunting rig for 3D and sometimes I do that. I shoot IBO at unknown distance. I use to be into it a lot when I was younger but now it's just for fun.
 
I’ve got one bow. Eventually maybe I will add a second 3D only. But for now looking to make do with what I have. Elite synergy at 64lbs draw weight. Black gold ascent 3 pin. Shooting day six arrows. What’s the general consensus about arrow set ups. I’ve seen arguments that say fatter arrows to cut lines, smaller arrows to cut wind???
 
I use Victory fat shafts for 3D and they weigh in at 298 grains and my bows set at 55 pounds . But you can shoot any bow you want.
 
Davis21 said:
Would like to get into 3D shooting to cure the itch until fall rolls around. Any 3D shooters here that wants to share their bow/arrow setups for 3D season. Use same for hunting and 3D? Being a rookie to the sport the classes that ASA offer seem little confusing. Look forward to seeing where this discussion goes
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I have shot 3D for about 5 years now. I started out shooting my hunting rig and now I have 2 separate set ups. All of our clubs are ASA and I shoot Open class(unknown distance). I also shoot some indoor stuff. What it has done for me is it keeps a bow in my hand 12 months a year. And because of how much I shoot in the hunting off season it has made me more confident on my shots at animals.

I use Blackeagle PS23 arrows at 360g to get close to the speed limit for my class in 3D. I have used a fat 27 arrow in the past but it didn't seem to help catch any more lines than I was hitting with the smaller diameter arrows. My son couldn't shoot the fat arrows in his class so with me buying for both of us, it just made more financial sense for us to shoot the same arrow diameter.

Nothing wrong at all with shooting 3D with your current hunting rig and shoot "Bow Novice" to start with. It is a 30 yard max class. If you feel like its not a challenge, move up to Hunter class, which is 40 yard max. Both of these classes have certain equipment restrictions to keep it fair. For instance, Hunter class is considered a "Pins" class, which means you can't move your sight to shoot different distances. It also has stab length of less than 12" on front and 6" on back and speed limit of 280fps. https://www.asaarchery.com/rules/pro-am-tour-rules

Our local clubs have created a "Hunter Movable" class for us hunters that use a movable single pin type sight because otherwise, according to ASA rules, you'd be stuck in the K40 class with completely tricked out target bows. Not fair to the hunting rig shooter at all.

Most importantly go out and have some fun killing foam........ but be careful, it can become addicting!!
 
Texar said:
I have shot 3D for about 5 years now. I started out shooting my hunting rig and now I have 2 separate set ups. All of our clubs are ASA and I shoot Open class(unknown distance). I also shoot some indoor stuff. What it has done for me is it keeps a bow in my hand 12 months a year. And because of how much I shoot in the hunting off season it has made me more confident on my shots at animals.

I use Blackeagle PS23 arrows at 360g to get close to the speed limit for my class in 3D. I have used a fat 27 arrow in the past but it didn't seem to help catch any more lines than I was hitting with the smaller diameter arrows. My son couldn't shoot the fat arrows in his class so with me buying for both of us, it just made more financial sense for us to shoot the same arrow diameter.

Nothing wrong at all with shooting 3D with your current hunting rig and shoot "Bow Novice" to start with. It is a 30 yard max class. If you feel like its not a challenge, move up to Hunter class, which is 40 yard max. Both of these classes have certain equipment restrictions to keep it fair. For instance, Hunter class is considered a "Pins" class, which means you can't move your sight to shoot different distances. It also has stab length of less than 12" on front and 6" on back and speed limit of 280fps. https://www.asaarchery.com/rules/pro-am-tour-rules

Our local clubs have created a "Hunter Movable" class for us hunters that use a movable single pin type sight because otherwise, according to ASA rules, you'd be stuck in the K40 class with completely tricked out target bows. Not fair to the hunting rig shooter at all.

Most importantly go out and have some fun killing foam........ but be careful, it can become addicting!!
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Man thanks for the info. I’ve been to a local shoot a couple times and it’s a blast. As far as sight goes, with my movable pin sight can I use that if I don’t adjust it during the shoot?
 
I enjoy shooting 3d and i use my exact hunting setup because that is what i want to perfect. If you want to score high a light arrow will stay flatter and you dont have to guess the yardage correctly.
I have a one pin slider and dont adjust it unless the shot is over 33 yds. Otherwise i hold high or low like i would in a real hunting scenario. With my pin set at 26 yds i am 3" low at 31 and 3" high at 15. That's how i hunt and that's what i want to practice. I shoot a fairly heavy arrow,575 gr out of a 60# bow with 30" DL.
 
Bowmanmike said:
I enjoy shooting 3d and i use my exact hunting setup because that is what i want to perfect. If you want to score high a light arrow will stay flatter and you dont have to guess the yardage correctly.
I have a one pin slider and dont adjust it unless the shot is over 33 yds. Otherwise i hold high or low like i would in a real hunting scenario. With my pin set at 26 yds i am 3" low at 31 and 3" high at 15. That's how i hunt and that's what i want to practice. I shoot a fairly heavy arrow,575 gr out of a 60# bow with 30" DL.
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You shooting your hunting arrows in 3D?
 
I haven’t shot much 3D since my son was born but I used to shoot for fun. I shot my exact setup for hunting as my reason for being out there was to become one with my equipment and make me a better killer. Shooting year round is great and I found being in a league got me out there weekly even if I didn’t feel like it. Best thing for me for hunting is shooting distance. Shoot at 50, 60 or better 80 makes those 20 yard shot at deer completely effortless


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Davis21 said:
You shooting your hunting arrows in 3D?
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I do just not with the broadhead on. But the same weight fieldpoint. Like i said,i want to practice real world scenarios. A high score at the end is nice but not the end goal. I do shoot where the x ring is,even if i would aim at different spots on a real life animal,most likely lower.
 
Gator said:
I haven’t shot much 3D since my son was born but I used to shoot for fun. I shot my exact setup for hunting as my reason for being out there was to become one with my equipment and make me a better killer. Shooting year round is great and I found being in a league got me out there weekly even if I didn’t feel like it. Best thing for me for hunting is shooting distance. Shoot at 50, 60 or better 80 makes those 20 yard shot at deer completely effortless


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I agree,shooting long distance really lets you see any form issues and will help you improve. Everything is magnified at long distance,except the target,haha. I sometimes find i am more relaxed about a little pin float at 50 than at 20 because i cant see the target as exactly. That lets me be more relaxed.
 
Davis21 said:
Man thanks for the info. I’ve been to a local shoot a couple times and it’s a blast. As far as sight goes, with my movable pin sight can I use that if I don’t adjust it during the shoot?
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Yes you can use your movable type sight if you don't move it.
If your hunting bow is like mine I set mine at 28 and its generally about 2 inches high at 20 and 2 inches low at 35.
 
Texar said:
Yes you can use your movable type sight if you don't move it.
If your hunting bow is like mine I set mine at 28 and its generally about 2 inches high at 20 and 2 inches low at 35.
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Mines a 3 pin with dual indicator needle. Really considering going with two pins. One set at specific yardage that I can hit 6 in circle at 15-30 yards or so with out adjusting and one pin that I can love for longer ranges.
 
Davis21 said:
Mines a 3 pin with dual indicator needle. Really considering going with two pins. One set at specific yardage that I can hit 6 in circle at 15-30 yards or so with out adjusting and one pin that I can love for longer ranges.
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That would probably work well....in the 3D game, 10 is your friend!! I shot with a 5 pin in Hunter class......pins set at 22,27,32,38,42. Got the job done pretty good!
 
Bowmanmike said:
I enjoy shooting 3d and i use my exact hunting setup because that is what i want to perfect. If you want to score high a light arrow will stay flatter and you dont have to guess the yardage correctly.
I have a one pin slider and dont adjust it unless the shot is over 33 yds. Otherwise i hold high or low like i would in a real hunting scenario. With my pin set at 26 yds i am 3" low at 31 and 3" high at 15. That's how i hunt and that's what i want to practice. I shoot a fairly heavy arrow,575 gr out of a 60# bow with 30" DL.
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I like what you said up to the point about using a light arrow and saying you dont have to judge yardage correctly. You will be loosing a lot of arrows if you can't judge yardage.
 
Apex7 said:
I like what you said up to the point about using a light arrow and saying you dont have to judge yardage correctly. You will be loosing a lot of arrows if you can't judge yardage.
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I should have been clearer and said you dont have to judge the yardage correctly to the yard. If you are off by five it wont be pretty. But if you are off a couple a lighter arrow will be closer to the x than a heavier one.
 
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