What sight do you use?

[laxwyo]

For hunting? I've used vertical pins by trophy ridge forever but I feel the pins are too big (and I get a mean halo) now that we are shooting further. I'd like to move to a .10 pin setup and TR looks to be phasing out vertical pins. Suggestions? What and why?

 

[buckbull]

I love my 5 vertical pin setup from trophy ridge. I hope they don't phase them out. I've always been surprised they they aren't more popular than they are. Having an unobstructed site picture to the left and right side of the pins is a good thing I think.

 

[predator13]

I use a cbe tek hybrid. It doesn't have multiple verticle pins though. I have a 5 pin with .10 pins. Super solid sight and if you did ever have a problem cbe usually fixes it no question asked. For me its the perfect hunting sight.

 

[hardstalk]

I could never get used to the vert pins. I prefer sideways. For the exact reason stated above. I think it's just what you use the first time and get used to. I am running the 5 pin Hogg father. Bottom is the floater. I have never used the dial while hunting for longer yardage. But it's fun to practice out to 110+ and still use the pin. It adds weight in the bow, and subtracts weight from the wallet. But I have a wierd phobia about having the extra yardage if necessary.

 

[buckbull]

I could never get used to the vert pins. I prefer sideways. For the exact reason stated above. I think it's just what you use the first time and get used to.

Might have a point there. I shot a keller pendulum for 20 years before upgrading to a new bow. It too had an unobstructed left and right view.

 

[Head in the Clouds]

I wanted to go to the TR vertical 5 but read too many reviews about it breaking.

I'm currently shooting the 4 horizontal pin sight that came with my bow.

I'm looking to upgrade to something with a level bubble after reading a bunch about 2nd/3rd axis.

I'm also considering a single pin sight.

Any thoughts or suggestions for a rookie? Not trying to hijack the thread or anything...

 

[laxwyo]

I don't think I would like a single pin sight for hunting

 

[Head in the Clouds]

I don't think I would like a single pin sight for hunting

I've had mixed thoughts. It seems like a lot of guys say it helps them shoot better but I don't know about adjusting it in the moment. Also, I feel like my setup might be too slow for it. I'm pushing about 475grains with 70lb at about 275fps if my math is correct.

 

[hardstalk]

I've had mixed thoughts. It seems like a lot of guys say it helps them shoot better but I don't know about adjusting it in the moment. Also, I feel like my setup might be too slow for it. I'm pushing about 475grains with 70lb at about 275fps if my math is correct.

too slow for a single pin?

 

[Head in the Clouds]

Yea, it seems like I'm lobbing a javelin some days.

 

[hardstalk]

Single pin makes sense. But it doesn't make sense. ( if that makes sense?) if your still hunting there's no way to check range, check sight and shoot if you come up on an animal and they are alert. If you stalk something bedded and can dial it in your good with a single pin, odds are against that simply because it's the "perfect" scenario. We all know perfect and hunting don't mesh well. I would never have less than three pins. And would ultimately prefer 7 pins. To have a 20,30,40,50,60,70,80 would be great. If they are gapped enough to not be cluttered. I still think it boils down to personal preference and spending enough time with the bow in the heat of the moment (animal in range) and then reflecting on "what would have been best in that situation?" In order to figure out what you really needed for the success.

 

[archerramon]

I've made the switch to a single pin adjustable. Black gold ascent. I've always struggled with clutter in my sight picture and the single pin obviously takes care of the issue. With that said I totally agree that I may have an issue at the moment of truth making an adjustment. This will be my first season hunting with it. My shooting is much better and consistent now, so I guess so far so good. Happy hunting!

 

[Hilltop]

I use a spot hog with 3 pins... I love a single pin for the whitetail stand because my yardage is very limited. I won't shoot past 40 on a whitetail so I set my pin dead on at 30 yards. If it's 20 yards, I hold bottom of brisket. For 40 yards, I hold top of lungs. My bow shoots vey flat so I don't need more pins.

When I hunt out west, I run a 3 pin setup. My 3 pins are set at 30, 50, and 70. Again, my bow is very flat shooting so adding pins at 10 yards increments would really clutter my sight picture.

 

[badgerbob]

The best shot I ever made, missed. I ranged a spike elk at 53 yards. Problem was, he was behind a small bush covering his vitals and I was looking under a tree limb. The bush ranged at 31 yards and the limb at 23. I shoot a 4 pin sight set at 20-30-40-50 yards. When I held my bow up the 20 yard pin was beneath the limb and the 30 yard pin cleared the bush. When I shot, I watched the arrow fly beneath the limb and over the bush. I was certain it was a good shot, however the target ran away. Just undershot. I actually think if I would have held just a couple inches higher it would have connected. I was afraid of hitting the limb but as I now recall, the arrow was a bit below the limb. I was satisfied the I had pulled it off even if it was a miss. Can't do that with a single pin.

 

[hardstalk]

Good point badger bob. I missed a buck in January @ 55. On an extremely steep downhill shot. I ranged 5x, told myself split 50&60 pin multiple times. And can still remember holding my 50 yard pin dead nuts on heart, it's just habit to have a dot on where you want your arrow to go. Even though I told myself to split the pins. I subconsciously couldn't bring myself to do it once at full draw. You never end up with a perfect yardage shot (20,30,40 etc) it's always like 47, 56, 64 and then I end up with a mental battle.

 

[d.kerri]

I use a 3 pin Montana Black Gold slider- allows me to practice out to 100, works well in the whitetail stand, and the slider feature allows for the rare opportunity for a long shot in which you have time to range the distance.

 

[tdcour]

Black gold ascent here. I have mine set up for 20, 30, 40, 50 with 50 being the pin I use for the sliding part. I've got a 4" dove tail and wouldn't look back. You get the best of both worlds with this setup in my opinion. Not as expensive as the spot Hogg but still built well in my opinion.

 

[mntnguide]

+1 black gold ascent....awesome sight!

 

[Head in the Clouds]

Anyone shoot a G5 Optix XR? It looks like the best of both worlds. Three fixed pins and an adjustable 4th pin.

 

[25contender]

I have always used a 5 pin sight which brings me out yo 60yds. That 60yd distance is the max distance I feel comfortable making a great shot even though I practice out to 100yds. For the past 4 years I have been using a SpotHogg 5pin Real Deal sight with .10 pins. It is compact, very solid, bright wrapped pins and not very heavy.