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On path to 3D archery, any recommendations on cheap transitions from hunting bow?

HuumanCreed

HuumanCreed

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Hoping to try out 3D archery in the off season. Was wondering if some cheap upgrades to my hunting bow is all that is needed. This is just so I can start taking a 3D course near me. Maybe I'll upgrade to a more quality setup in the future, but for now I want to make it easy on my wallet. Right now I'm only using a short 6 in stab on my hunting bow.

Can I go cheap on stabilizers? Should I dare DIY them? What do you think of these options?

Amazon.com : Maxion Cartel Archery Carbon 30" & 12" Stabilizers/V-Bar Kit for Target Bow : Sports & Outdoors

Amazon.com : Maxion Cartel Archery Carbon 30" & 12" Stabilizers/V-Bar Kit for Target Bow : Sports & Outdoors
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Does adjustable sidebar really matter?

Can I use my hunting sight?
 
Never shot a 3d league, but if I were going to I would shoot my hunting setup. If I found my sight or stabilizer lacking then I would consider upgrading but only to something I would take in the woods, simply because I wouldn't want to get reliant on a long stabilizer and back bar to give me a stable sight picture and then develop target panic because I don't hold as steady with shorter stabilizer. some may have no problem transitioning between the 2 but for me it wouldn't be worth increasing a 3d league score at the expense of confidence in my hunting setup.
 
Just put a longer stab on your hunting bow. I love my sidebar. It makes a huge difference when your groups matter that much. For hunting inside of 30yds its not a big deal but if your trying to hit a 12 ring i would say it helps. I like bee stinger and use a 12in/8in combo so its not too much different than my hunting setup. I cant imagine its a big difference in function for the cheaper stabs. The quality is probably not as good but for having fun i think its fine. As long as you practice a lot before season with your hunting setup i doubt a 30in stab for 3d is gonna mess you up. Ask Levi Morgan lol.

the other thing i would do is invest in some nice arrows and learn to fletch yourself if you havent already. big difference to me.
 
I love shooting 3d events all spring and summer. I use my hunting bow because that's what I would hunt with lol. That being said I do use a 10" front bar and a 6" back bar on my hunting bow. It does help me hold the bow more steady and cut down on my pin float.
 
I shoot the exact same setup I will hunt with. 3D is for practice for me I am not looking to win any prizes. I want to shoot exactly like I would in the woods.
 
Bowmanmike said:
I shoot the exact same setup I will hunt with. 3D is for practice for me I am not looking to win any prizes. I want to shoot exactly like I would in the woods.
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Well my local 3D range has a bigfoot target, while it would be a dream come true, I dont think I can afford a full body mount for it.
 
HuumanCreed said:
Well my local 3D range has a bigfoot target, while it would be a dream come true, I dont think I can afford a full body mount for it.
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That Bigfoot might be the only creature more elusive than a 5 year old buck,at least for me. I still practice for that chance encounter though...
 
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