3 d archery shoots and associated rules

[stcif]

We've been doing the 3 D thing now for the past three years. It has been a lot of fun. I've noticed that many people have different thoughts on what equipment can or can't be used.

I also was a little suprised when I was told we can't use a rangefinder. I figured it had to be because not everyone has one, therefore it wouldn't be fair. I understand that.

I also understand why there are different yardage markers for children, trad shooters etc..

But so far I have heard people make comments that binocs shouldn't be used, rangefinders shouldn't be used etc..

I'm thinking the next shoot I go to I may just ask the people in charge if I can use my rangefinder but just don't count my score. I am not there to win, just to have some fun. If it simply boils down to these are the rules, then I understand that, and would abide by them. Not for nothing, it is not my land, nor my targets, therefore I will abide by the rules and show respect.

Just like in hunting, many of us hunt for different reasons. Therefore many of us target shoot for different reasons. I may shoot for score and you may shoot just to enjoy a walk in the woods.

Lately I have been shooting heavy arrows at about 54 pounds. These arrow are flying a little over 200 fps. I really enjoy shooting my setup and want to master it. I hunt with a rangefinder and just want to 3 D shoot with it once in a while.

The way I see it is many people I am shooting against are shooting very fast setups. Not much difference shooting 20, 23, or 27 yards. One pin handles all that. For me there is a difference in those small yardages. My buddy teases me and says I need a 10, 11, 12 yard pin etc..

Just wondering if you guys have experienced in your leagues different views, opinions etc... Maybe these fish and game clubs have actual rules. I don't know. The last thing I want to do is go shoot and start trouble. I just want to shoot the way I hunt, which is using binocs and a rangefinder.

I watched a guy a couple weeks ago use his binocs alot. He obviously wanted to know exactly where the 10 ring was on each target. He was a great shot and i could have cared less. He was having fun. I then talked to a guy last week who was saying how it is dumb to use binocs as the kill zones are in the same place as real animals.

Am I way off base to just say, live and let live? It's got to be competition related why rangefinders can't be used.

[hutchies]

At the ranges here we have competition rounds and fun round. Fun round is obviously whatever you want to do. If you want to move around a litte and not shoot quiet from the stake them go ahead. Rangefinders allowed in Fun rounds as well.

A range shouldn't be so dumb to rule out guys spending money they could be making. It could mean the difference in whether or not they can make their payment next year.

[Wobbly_Alaska]

Never done 3D shoots myself... but am starting this spring there is a new group starting up about a mile from the house.. so i can ride the wheeler down the power line and play... should be fun and good practice...

[Straight Shooter]

Rules will range from state to state on local clubs, but clubs participating in any type of circuit, ASA, or IBO will have strengant rules to follow. Ranges finders are a major No-No, binocs are limited to use of 10X50 power being the limit on magnification, my circuit I shoot here in Western NC. We can't use camera on the course, either.

Range finders are not allowed for the meer fact of the targets are set at "unknown" distances and yardage judging is a big part of shooting these tournaments.

[stcif]

Rules will range from state to state on local clubs, but clubs participating in any type of circuit, ASA, or IBO will have strengant rules to follow. Ranges finders are a major No-No, binocs are limited to use of 10X50 power being the limit on magnification, my circuit I shoot here in Western NC. We can't use camera on the course, either.

Range finders are not allowed for the meer fact of the targets are set at "unknown" distances and yardage judging is a big part of shooting these tournaments.

Thanks for the info. I guess my problem is we never really thought of the shoots as a circuit or anything like that. Next one we go to I will have to talk to one of the organizers to see what all of their rules are and if it is part of ASA or IBO.

I see that judging a target's distance also tests ones "woodsmanship" I would say then, which makes sense.

I think the shoots we go to are all independant shoots, basically fundraisers for the clubs, but I am not 100% sure.

[Straight Shooter]

No problem, and yes jusdging distances do help on your woodsmanship. That is a great analogy for that and it helps greatly in the heat of a moment if a deer poses a shot from somewhere you haven't ranged to from your tree.

ASA has gone to some shoots that are known distance shoots but not totally. I'm sure there are some clubs around your place that are going by the regulations of ASA or IBO. Good luck to you and shoot well.