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Hey guys I'm looking at changing up my sights in the spring. I shoot a 2013 Bear domain LH at 60#. Right now i have a 3-pin trophy ridge sight but was looking to make an upgrade. Just kinda wondering I guess your guys opinions on hunting sights. I am looking for a bright sight, was kinda looking at the cobra buckhead. I appreciate the help!
Shoot Straight
I switched to a single pin adjustable sight and will never go to a multi pin again, mine is a tru glo rover but any singe pin would do the same. Takes a lot of potential errors out of the equation when the moment of truth arrives, I leave mine set to 20 yards which will be accurate from 30 yards and under with my bow if I don't have time to adjust to the exact distance.
why is that? pros vs cons....Quote:
Originally Posted by klums
I have also switched to an adjustable 1 pin HHA optimizer it's awsome I'm way more accurate with it very nice looking at just one pin I would also recommend the 1 pin route worked for me
Great post very helpfulQuote:
Originally Posted by pdhenderson
Like Klums and Fishinchris, I too have made the transition to a single pin a few years ago. Can't see myself ever going back to a multi pin. I personally like the HHA sights as they are solid and extremely bright (the 55xx series). The downside is that they are heavy and expensive. Many other good sights out there to choose from. If you are set on a multi pin, the only advise I can give is to avoid the G5 sights. I only know 2 people who have had them, and both have had vibration issues. Not impressed.
Oh, and whatever sight you choose. Make sure it is micro adjustable and allows for tool-less adjustment. 2 features that are definitely worth having.
I like the single pin idea. But I've never had an issue with my multipin TruGlo sight. We have some 3D target shooting days. Multiple targets in the bush on a crosscountry trail circuit. Awesome practice. Then you know if that type of sight is confusing or not. I like the multiple pin because it leaves the guessing work out my shooting, when I know my distances!!
Pros:Quote:
Originally Posted by pdhenderson
- less cluttered sight picture. Example: A 2" housing with a single up pin gives you a fantastic sight picture for hunting situations
- more precise adjustments for target shooting. Sights can be adjusted to the extact yard.
- easy sighting. Sight in a 2 distances and the correct sight tape will give you accurate markings out to long ranges.
- increased range for long range target practice. Some setups will allow you to set your pin out to 100+ yards. Kinda fun.
- less chance of using the wrong pin by accident
Cons:
- re-sighting involves removing and applying new sight types (for most)
- requires movement to adjust. If you come to full draw with game at 20 yards, and the game walks out to 40 before allowing for a shot, you will have to let down you draw to adjust the sight.
Myself, I set my pin a 25yards for hunting, and make sure to practice at varying distances with it set that way. I know that with my setup I will hit an inch or so high at under 20yards, and an inch or two low at 30. I also know where compensate on shots out to 40, but don't plan on taking those shots.
I went with the HHA Optimizer and what a difference….. They are a bit more pricey but if you do some internet shopping you can find them for a decent price. Mine has the port for the light (which i bought too) a which helps for those early morning low light conditions
interesting.....I was getting very skeptical of them, until you posed that.Quote:
Originally Posted by LowbanksArcher
Is there a "budget" friendly or " introductory" model that you can suggest?
I suppose, that if I want a clear sight picture, I could adjust a pin too 25 yards and remove the remaining?
( WHY WE NEED A DIY SECTION!!))
I suppose you could remove your other pins but odds are your remaining 25 yard pin won't be nicely centered in the housing.
Like anything, you get what you pay for. I personally buy my HHA's used to save some $. The slider models (as opposed to the dial models) are cheaper. And I prefer them for the simplicity and lighter weight. The next step is deciding how big of a housing you would like, and how much fiber optic. Price increases accordingly.
This is the nice big sight picture I was referring to. This is a 2" with 0.010" fibre. (HHA model XL5510)
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If you shoot your bow enough and know its abilities you can compensate for a longer shot. I personally shoot the smallest pin available with the largest peep. I like a nice clear view when shooting and multi-pins tended to wash out the target in low light. With a single pin you shoot the same way every time, it always has a nice clear view and almost no guess work, you do what you've done hundreds/thousands of times before in practice and make it happen. You tend to see the branches and other details you may miss seeing with multipins. I find that the cons are very minor compared to the benefits I gained. I also have pins from 10-100 yards for targets which I don't know would be possible with a multipin. We shoot a lot and it seems to suit my needs and has resolved problems that I have ran into over the year. Basically trial and error over the years has led me to the setup I have now and am glad to have it. Shooting deer and other biggame is stressful/exciting enough, so anytime you can remove a variable to make the shot count only benefits the shooter.
What about pendulum sights?
as most experienced archers will attest shooting a bow is about feel and what works for you.
After you have proper mechanics you need to try a few and settle on what works best for you. I started with a 4 pin moved to a 5 pin then to a single pin and now finally an adjustable 3 pin. next is pin size for hunting purposes I like to have progressive pins my two shorter pins I like 0.019 pins and a 0.010 pin for my longest pin that I also use as my floater. Last what colour works best for you, I can`t see red very well so all 3 of my pins are green
Dan
i have a lighted 3 pin cobra works fine for me 20,30 and 40 pin