Bow-sight options

[kshunter]

I'm in the process of getting a new Browning Illusion Bow. The current 9-year old bow I have right now is very light in weight, and I like that about it. My buddy has a new Illusion also, and after shooting it, there is only one thing that I didn't like about it. And that was the weight of the bow set-up.

I do a lot of spot and stalk hunting, probably even more than stand hunting. Being mobile, portable, and accurate is my #1 goal. After looking his set-up over, it seemed that the heavy part, on his bow was the sight. I can't remember the type, it seemed to be a big factor in which to eliminate some weight.

I do not know a lot about all the new models and type of bow-hunting sights, but am looking for something verybright, lightweight, with pins going from left-to-right. I don't personally like having pins come from the bottom, and in a row. Cost is not a problem, just looking for the best set-up possible. Any recommendations? I really appreciate the help!

[BigJ71]

I have found that the more simple the sight the less weight it is. All I do is hunt and I have found that while the micro adjustable sights are great, they have more parts and thus tend to weigh more. They also tend to be a bit more fragile.Once I have sighted in my bow I don't touch the sights unless I change my string or switch arrows and even then it's onlya minor adjustment to get back on target.

So having tried the "multi gizmo" sights I find myself going back to the basic sight witha crude gang elevation and windage adjustment and then fine tune the different yardage by moving the individual pins. They are light and reliable. I also don't need to worry about lubricating the screws that the micro adjustable sights have in them to move the sight head up and down and in and out. With a basic sight you have two screws that lock the sights elevation and windage into place and two screws that hold the sight to the bow. Then, you only have the individual sight pin screws that lock the pins in place.

A good example is on my Browning Blood Brother I have a $70.00 Tru-Glo 5000 series sight with micro knob adjustments. Ithas the tritium pinand works flawlessly. On my Browning Rage One I have a $40.00 Tru-Glo 2000 series sight that also has the tritium pin but has basic crude adjustments. It also works flawlessly, but weighs much less than the 5000. Both are all metal construction and both angle the pins so thay are all on the same plane.

They both are plenty bright and will glow till I can't see well enough to shoot out past 20yds. From 20yds and in Ihave thetritium pin thatglows in the dark and never needs batteries.They come with .029 pins but if you like the smaller .019 or the larger .040 you can get them fromTru-Glo. For hunting you can't ask for much more.

There aremanyotherbrands ofsights that fit this discription I just used what I know as an example.Keep it simple and you will probably keep it light as well.

[Rarebird]

I like Texononics sights. The Top Dog 50mm 5-pin micro is a good choice. It's mid range priced and has some nice features for fine tuning. You can also get an optional light for it for around $16 for low light situations. They make sights for Hoyt and this would be comprable to the Hoyt Microelite sight.

[mez]

Look into the Dusk Devil from Montana Black Gold. The site is very light and the pins are protected along their entire length. Very important when you do a lot of stalking. I bought a spott hogglast year and while it is a nice sight the pin fibers are fragile and unprotected,I have pulled two of them out and had one break while stalking. I like the Dusk Devil much better for the ground hunting.