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Arrows for 3-D shooting
« on: July 04, 2012, 04:17:45 PM »
So every year I shoot alot of 3-D courses and I use the same arrow I do when I hunt. These arrows weigh 430 + grains. My question is What would be a good arrow set to use that will give me the most speed. Right know I shoot 70 pounds but I am thinking about dropping the poundage so I can shoot a lighter arrow. What kind of arrow do you shoot for 3-d's how many grains do they weigh and what poundage do you shoot? I am currently 70 # 433 grain arrow 276fps. I would like it faster so I dont have to be as exact when judging my yardage. A little fudge factor if you know what I mean.
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Re: Arrows for 3-D shooting
« Reply #1 on: July 04, 2012, 04:42:14 PM »
I shoot easton light speeds 302fps 64 pounds.

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Re: Arrows for 3-D shooting
« Reply #2 on: July 04, 2012, 04:48:01 PM »
I do the same as you throttle! I'm not competitive anymore when it comes to 3D's(took the fun out of it) so Id rather know the arc and characteristics of my hunting set up. My buddy shoots light speeds like drock and he does well with them.
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Re: Arrows for 3-D shooting
« Reply #3 on: July 04, 2012, 04:54:43 PM »
Victory x-ringer hv 350's. They are fat shafts. Finished at 326gr. 324fps 60lb 82nd airborne @ 29".
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Re: Arrows for 3-D shooting
« Reply #4 on: July 04, 2012, 05:18:16 PM »
I will add that my scores have gone up dramatically since I went to this set-up. I've had shoots where the fat shafts have gotten me 10-15 extra points just by cutting the line.
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Re: Arrows for 3-D shooting
« Reply #5 on: July 04, 2012, 09:29:58 PM »
Im shooting 302 at only a 27" draw.  I think my arrow way 310 grains.

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Re: Arrows for 3-D shooting
« Reply #6 on: July 04, 2012, 11:27:53 PM »
I shoot nothing but my hunting arrows. I only do the 3-ds to hone my skills for hunting, but its also fun to win a trophy once in a while. But even better when you beat the other guys with your hunting setup. ;D

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Re: Arrows for 3-D shooting
« Reply #7 on: July 05, 2012, 08:33:45 AM »
I shoot nothing but my hunting arrows. I only do the 3-ds to hone my skills for hunting, but its also fun to win a trophy once in a while. But even better when you beat the other guys with your hunting setup. ;D

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Re: Arrows for 3-D shooting
« Reply #8 on: July 05, 2012, 09:11:52 AM »
And you do that quite often drenalinjunkie! :chuckle:
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Re: Arrows for 3-D shooting
« Reply #9 on: July 05, 2012, 01:03:03 PM »
Thanbks for the info I may end up leaving things alone but I hate knowing that one target kept me out of placing. I know its just a trophy and they really mean nothing to me but its that one or two targets that get me most of the time.
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Re: Arrows for 3-D shooting
« Reply #10 on: July 05, 2012, 01:12:23 PM »
Most guys that shoot a lot of 3-D's have a separate bow set up entirely for that kinda shooting.

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Re: Arrows for 3-D shooting
« Reply #11 on: July 05, 2012, 02:21:26 PM »
Guess it depends on ones focus.  Never understood the reasoning behind shooting a trap gun with a bias to shooting high, and then taking your regular gun out bird hunting.   Then again, if you shoot let's say 5 pins, then the difference between shooting a different rig or arrows will be the pin setup. About a 10 inch drop difference at 30 yards for a 100 gr lighter arrow. 
The link below has some Good information.
http://www.huntersfriend.com/carbon_arrows/hunting_arrows_selection_guide_chapter_5.htm

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Re: Arrows for 3-D shooting
« Reply #12 on: July 05, 2012, 02:29:37 PM »
I do it because i like spending extra money on stuff i dont really need.

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Re: Arrows for 3-D shooting
« Reply #13 on: July 05, 2012, 04:40:51 PM »
I cant really justify dropping another 1,000 + dollars on another bow so I thought I would just change my arrows for a couple months. I could get a cheaper bow but that would be like paying half price for a hooker in tacoma right after I left the Bunny ranch. :bdid:
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Re: Arrows for 3-D shooting
« Reply #14 on: July 05, 2012, 07:44:14 PM »
:chuckle:

I have 2 of the same bow, one for 3d one for hunting, but I know plenty of people who set theirs up for 3d and swap it over to a hunting set-up right before the season.
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