For me a backbar is a must. Not saying you cant shoot well without, but it makes the stability that much better. I also think a longer stab up front is going to be far more effective than the stubby. If it's just for 3D weight shouldn't be your top concern.

 

Thanks, what would be your recommendation then?

 

What class are you shooting? Or is it just recreational?

 

I have an RX-8 ultra that I’ve used for TAC and 3D. I run a 10” AAE out the upper front mount, go stix on the bottom mount, and a 6” AAE bar on the side mount. These bows don’t need much for a rear bar IMO.

 

@mds694 may I ask you about your opinion on sights or especially the Driver with the Picatinny mount, as there is no length adjustment available?

 

I tend to set the sight as close to the riser as possible even with dovetails. Supposed to show less torque and also gives you more clearance for longer range shots. So I don’t worry too much about mounted sights not being able to slide in and out. I think the driver is going to be a great sight. I’m running the Dialed Pruf and it’s ok. The big issue in my experience with Picatinny sights and Hoyt bows is whether there’s enough windage adjustment.

 

Thanks then I will stick to the Picatinny Driver and for the scope I tend to pick the AVX31 over the AVX41 with the larger/brighter 0.019 pin combined with a 4x lens.

 

I have found a front stabilizer on a hunting bow does nothing for me…. Now I am talking 10” or less because that is all I have tried. They are handy when you carry your bow across your shoulders on your back though.

Back stabilizer makes a difference for me though…. I use an 8” with 3 weights. Helps balance bow left to right.

 

IM not using mine too much for target/3D, but as of right now, I’m using a 10” and an 8” Shrewd Vanatage stabilizer for mine with 4 oz on the front and 6 oz on the back

 

Running a 10” front bar so far. Not running that stupid stubby. Think guys look ******ed and complain about weight running 22 different stabs

 

Is anyone with an RX-9 (Ultra) or most likely also older generations running in the windage adjustment issues with pic mounts on either the Landslyde or the driver?

 

No problem thus far

 

RX8 but same maunting point,
3D, field & outdoor target oriented setup.
24” on lower front (28” effect) with 12oz & 12 back with 20oz

 

12” front bar with two ounces and 8” back bar with 3 ounces. Both are cutter bars. They’re very thin and light which likes about them.

 

No issues for me either. I have a RX9 Ultra with a pic mounted Landslyde and haven’t had any windage adjustment problems