Hi,
We shoot a little 3D over here where I am. Different scoring, etc. but loads of fun. Since I dialed-in here I've started to improve. I was stalled at 500 points (and a lot less) for a long time. Last autumn I moved from a 21" riser to a 25" riser, a little more practice maybe and I jumped forward 50 points. I've shot 560+ & 570+ in practice. I've shot 550+ twice in competition. I'm shooting the following gear:
* Left-hand Spigarelli BB Riser with low wrist Jager grip and Spigarelli Evolution 2 rest.
* I've fitted a simple 5" Doinker stabiliser to the riser plus one Spigarelli barebow weight in the bottom of the riser. I also use a Shibuya DX plunger.
* SF Elite+ short limbs 40# @ 28" (draw length is 27")
* GT Ultralight 600 spine shafts with 3 No. NAP QuikSpin vanes, 105 grain Tophat field points and a 15 grain GT insert.
I also shoot three fingers under, another tip I picked up here. Seems to works better for me than split. At shorter distances I seem to do best by gapping off the riser. I'm not sure if I'm doing it right but I've read some of Rusty's posts on the topic. I see a site picture with the target framed by the riser. On longer shoots I use the tip of the arrow. My point-on seems to be circa 35 yards. We shoot from 5 yards out to 60 yards, not many shots out past 40 yards.
I know I need to practice more (that's a fact) but can anyone suggest any equipment improvements, particularly regarding arrows? I'd like to reduce my overall arrow weight.
I'm thinking of getting some Kurly vanes and some of those skinny carbon shafts that I see others shooting out of their metal risers. I've only ever shot GT trad and Ultralight shafts. Their 500 spine shafts at full length seem to be too stiff, even with 140 grain point up front. The 600's seem to fly good with 105 grain points.
I'm prepared to invest some cash in new arrows but the choice seem endless. The GT's are so easy to assemble, change out points, etc. I guess I'm a little lazy but I'm (finally) prepared to make an effort at this stage. What arrows are you shooting for 3D? What total weight are you achieving? Please point me in the right direction ... What is the best 3D arrow out there? Opinions please. Also, any other 3D tips?
Finally thanks for all the great posts I read on this site. :cheers:
Regards, James.
We shoot a little 3D over here where I am. Different scoring, etc. but loads of fun. Since I dialed-in here I've started to improve. I was stalled at 500 points (and a lot less) for a long time. Last autumn I moved from a 21" riser to a 25" riser, a little more practice maybe and I jumped forward 50 points. I've shot 560+ & 570+ in practice. I've shot 550+ twice in competition. I'm shooting the following gear:
* Left-hand Spigarelli BB Riser with low wrist Jager grip and Spigarelli Evolution 2 rest.
* I've fitted a simple 5" Doinker stabiliser to the riser plus one Spigarelli barebow weight in the bottom of the riser. I also use a Shibuya DX plunger.
* SF Elite+ short limbs 40# @ 28" (draw length is 27")
* GT Ultralight 600 spine shafts with 3 No. NAP QuikSpin vanes, 105 grain Tophat field points and a 15 grain GT insert.
I also shoot three fingers under, another tip I picked up here. Seems to works better for me than split. At shorter distances I seem to do best by gapping off the riser. I'm not sure if I'm doing it right but I've read some of Rusty's posts on the topic. I see a site picture with the target framed by the riser. On longer shoots I use the tip of the arrow. My point-on seems to be circa 35 yards. We shoot from 5 yards out to 60 yards, not many shots out past 40 yards.
I know I need to practice more (that's a fact) but can anyone suggest any equipment improvements, particularly regarding arrows? I'd like to reduce my overall arrow weight.
I'm thinking of getting some Kurly vanes and some of those skinny carbon shafts that I see others shooting out of their metal risers. I've only ever shot GT trad and Ultralight shafts. Their 500 spine shafts at full length seem to be too stiff, even with 140 grain point up front. The 600's seem to fly good with 105 grain points.
I'm prepared to invest some cash in new arrows but the choice seem endless. The GT's are so easy to assemble, change out points, etc. I guess I'm a little lazy but I'm (finally) prepared to make an effort at this stage. What arrows are you shooting for 3D? What total weight are you achieving? Please point me in the right direction ... What is the best 3D arrow out there? Opinions please. Also, any other 3D tips?
Finally thanks for all the great posts I read on this site. :cheers:
Regards, James.