Whats the best to order in a 3d bow

[postman]

Considering a bow just for 3ds. Like to know what the best length and poundage would be in a longbow. Thanks.

[ron w]

I like 64-68......as far as poundage, that's a personal thing. You would want a weight that you can shoot well and shoot all day. If your pooped on target #28 on a 40 target course your to heavy.

[Sam Mashni]

I am just a newbie but i shoot what i will be hunting with. All in 48-53 # range.

[Sam McMichael]

I also shoot my hunting rig. Currently, that is a 55# @28 inch draw one bow and 53# @28 inches on the other. Since I only pull 25" both are probably performing in the upper 40# range. I have always shot my hunting bows in 3D, even back in the days when I could pull 70# stuff.

[kat]

To me; it depends on how many 3-D shoots you are going to do. Personally, I like about a 64" bow, and about 5#'s less than I hunt with. When it is getting close to fall, I switch back to my hunting rig.

[Bowwild]

I'm not a serious 3D shooter these days. But I've always shot what I intended to hunt with because that was one of the ways I prepared for hunting season.  I have no idea about LBs.

[njloco]

Too many unkown variables to help you out with a good answer.

[McDave]

Be aware that different 3D meets have different requirements, re: shooting off the shelf, stabilizers, arrows, poundage, type of bow, etc. Some have strict requirements, others are pretty casual. Make sure that whatever you get qualifies to shoot in whatever tourneys you're interested in.

[Terry Green]

There is no 'best bow'.  There's probably a 'best bow for you'...but no way that any of us can tell you what bow that would be.

   

[Jack Hoyt 75]

As others said above we cant say what is right for you only you can. But...

I will say the 66" 38#@29" Fox Triple Crown with micarta/Cocobolo riser and yew/carbon/black glass limbs I got from Ron in December is amazing! !!!!
   

[caligator]

I've been shooting a 64"40#@31 Eaglewing Steppe Eagle and have shoot the best I ever have. Shot my personal best 540/600 at the TBOF this past weekend with alot of shots just missing. I bet I shot way over a hundred shot and never got tired. I would keep the weight down and go longer  in length, but everyone is different.

[**DONOTDELETE**]

If you plan on shooting hundreds of arrows a day and want a lighter weight bow that doesn't tear you up so bad, that a good thing... The bow itself is personal preference.

Most guys like to shoot the same set up they are going to hunt with so all their practice becomes instinctive when the moment of truth arrives during hunting season.

Personally i like a lighter bow for 3d than hunting so i don't tear myself up so bad shooting my heavy poundage bow too much. What i do is set up my 3D bow so the arrow travels the same speed as my hunting set up. This way your trajectory is exactly the same from a 45# bow to your 55# elk rig.... Best of both worlds brutha...  

I shoot lighter weights until July, then break out my heavy hitter to get used to the extra weight. i shoot less arrows with my heavy limbs, but get in shape real quick.

[M60gunner]

Longbow or recurve go with a longer bow. The weight you select is on you but good advise so far on a lighter weigth for all day shooting. Tournaments may only require One arrow per target but you will have fatigue from walking, the weather if hot, waiting between shots, etc.
I also use a lighter arrow, helps when you miss judge the range. I love my longbows but shoot recurves better. Which works best for you?

[mike g]

When I used to shoot 3D all the time....
I used my Hunting set up.
    Average shots for the 3D was 84 so I trained my self to shoot up to 150 shots.
   At the end of the course I was warmed up and ready to shoot again....

[Pat B]

I use my hunting bow for everything. No sense messing with my pea brain any more than necessary.

[ron w]

Originally posted by Pat B:
I use my hunting bow for everything. No sense messing with my pea brain any more than necessary.

[dbd870]

Originally posted by Pat B:
I use my hunting bow for everything. No sense messing with my pea brain any more than necessary.

Absolutely - beside, I need all the practice I can get with it.

[DanielB89]

Kirk dropped a lot of wisdom with his post.  

I think dropping to a lighter bow will only make you better with your heavier bow.  I.E.  we all know that a heavier bow gives you a better release because it "pulls" the string right out of your hands.  So what happens to your hunting set up when you can release the #35 bow as smooth as butter?  


I would do as kirk stated, drop weight, drop arrow weight and have the same cast as your hunting rig.  Great Idea.

[legends1]

I shoot alot of IBO events around the country. It was mentioned about organizations rules. IBO has two classes for Longbow.One is Longbow and the other is Modern Longbow. I shoot a modern Longbow (3piece) with aluminum arrows. Longbow class is 1or2 piece with wood arrows. After deciding what type longbow then the rest is easy.You will have a great time. By the way stay with a weight that you can perform best with.I shoot 37#.Alot of the best 3d shooters use bows from 30 to mid 40s.If your over bowed your form will suffer. Good luck.

[Margly]

I would recommend a bow in the 40-45@drawlength area! Its comfortable to shoot and if you put in a plungerhole Its easy to tune for hunting when not competing of the shelf