3D Archery?

[pupchow]

(with regard to 3D competitions)

For a beginner, what are the typical target distances?

 

[Tweed]

depending on the size of the target, 20-30 yds

 

[ThePreBanMan]

You mean 3D competition or are you just asking about hunting distances?

In competition, the ranges can go out to 100 yards. The range to the target is NOT MADE KNOWN to you. You can not use a range finder. You have to guestimate it. That's part of the challenge. In hunting, they're inside 30 99% of the time.

 

[pupchow]

depending on the size of the target, 20-30 yds

Perfect. Thanks!

 

[EMTDAD]

I know the Tri-County 3D league sets up at 4 distances (kinda like golf tees).. Shortest are for kids. maybe 10 yds... Longest are for "top gun" and could be as far as 70 yds. We get lots of folks who just like to shoot without keeping score, or just keeping their own scores. Our next one at Wrentham is on Nov 3.

 

[pupchow]

You mean 3D competition or are you just asking about hunting distances?

In competition, the ranges can go out to 100 yards. The range to the target is NOT MADE KNOWN to you. You can not use a range finder. You have to guestimate it. That's part of the challenge. In hunting, they're inside 30 99% of the time.

Competitions.

Wife's been asking about it, and I know nothing. I don't think she's ready for anything beyond 40 yards though.

 

[Mark from MA]

You mean 3D competition or are you just asking about hunting distances?

In competition, the ranges can go out to 100 yards. The range to the target is NOT MADE KNOWN to you. You can not use a range finder. You have to guestimate it. That's part of the challenge. In hunting, they're inside 30 99% of the time.

This.

Hunting shots in the Northeast is usually less than 30 due to tree and brush cover.
Unless your sitting an open swamp or field.

 

[ThePreBanMan]

Competitions.

Wife's been asking about it, and I know nothing. I don't think she's ready for anything beyond 40 yards though.

There are different leagues. I'm sure the beginner course is a lot closer.