What stake does the IBO crossbow class shoot from?

The blue stake. In IBO's 2026 rules that is the longest stake, set at unmarked distances with an approximate maximum of 50 yards. ASA's Crossbow 40 class is different: a known-distance class with a 40-yard maximum, shot from the red stake at ASA Federation club events. Check the current rules for your event.

Can I use a rangefinder in a crossbow class?

It depends on the federation. ASA's Crossbow 40 is a known-distance class, so rangefinders are allowed and readings must be shared on request. IBO prohibits rangefinders in every class, crossbow included, and NFAA's crossbow rules do not permit them in competition.

Does World Archery have a crossbow division?

No. World Archery's divisions are for bows: recurve, compound, barebow, longbow, traditional and others, but no crossbow. For international crossbow target shooting, the International Crossbow Shooting Union (IAU) describes itself as the world governing body for Match and Field crossbow.

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A crossbow division is a competition class for archers shooting a crossbow, ranked separately from the bow classes. In the United States, IBO and ASA run crossbow classes in 3D, and NFAA lets a tournament director add one. World Archery and IFAA have no crossbow division; the IAU describes itself as the world governing body for Match and Field crossbow.

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Each federation writes its own crossbow rules. Under IBO's 2026 rules, the Crossbow (X-BOW) class shoots from the blue stake, the longest, at unmarked distances with an approximate maximum of 50 yards, and rangefinders are prohibited as in every IBO class. The crossbow must be a standard production model with an unaltered factory trigger and a working safety, bolts must be at least 14 inches long, and speed is capped at 350 fps (with a 3% tolerance), with minimum bolt weights that rise with speed. Any sight is allowed, but a variable-power scope must be taped or otherwise set to a fixed magnification before competition.

ASA's 2026 Pro/Am rules list a Crossbow 40 class: a known-distance class with a 40-yard maximum and a 330 fps limit, and at ASA Federation club events it shoots from the red stake. Because the distance is known, rangefinders are allowed, and a shooter must share the reading if someone in the group asks. Scopes up to 6x are allowed, with no range-finding capability, and, except with an approved medical exemption, the crossbow is shot standing, without rests, slings or other supports, although the front elbow may rest against the ribcage or side.

NFAA's 2026/2027 By-Laws include a crossbow shooting style, but crossbow divisions are optional at the tournament director's discretion, and NFAA's division list has them for adults only. Its target crossbow rules differ again: a draw weight of no more than 95 pounds as published by the manufacturer, a 300 fps limit, no magnifying sight and no rangefinders.

World Archery's rulebook lists no crossbow division in any discipline, and IFAA rules allow any bow with two flexible limbs except a crossbow. For crossbow target shooting at international level, look to the International Crossbow Shooting Union (IAU), which describes itself as the world governing body for Match and Field crossbow.

Loading and cocking are handled by rules that bow classes do not need. IBO asks crossbow shooters to cock on deck and ASA allows it, and both have them load only at the stake, with the crossbow pointed downrange. NFAA does not allow cocking before the shooter is at the stake or shooting line. Stakes, distances and equipment limits differ by federation and can change between seasons, so check the rulebook for your event.

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What stake does the IBO crossbow class shoot from?: The blue stake. In IBO's 2026 rules that is the longest stake, set at unmarked distances with an approximate maximum of 50 yards. ASA's Crossbow 40 class is different: a known-distance class with a 40-yard maximum, shot from the red stake at ASA Federation club events. Check the current rules for your event.
Can I use a rangefinder in a crossbow class?: It depends on the federation. ASA's Crossbow 40 is a known-distance class, so rangefinders are allowed and readings must be shared on request. IBO prohibits rangefinders in every class, crossbow included, and NFAA's crossbow rules do not permit them in competition.
Does World Archery have a crossbow division?: No. World Archery's divisions are for bows: recurve, compound, barebow, longbow, traditional and others, but no crossbow. For international crossbow target shooting, the International Crossbow Shooting Union (IAU) describes itself as the world governing body for Match and Field crossbow.