ORIGINAL: niehenke
Thank you very much for your help. I would like to geta lens, clarifier, different site, etc. but I don't want to lose a perfect hunting bow. I called the dealer tonight to ask for his opinion on a target bow. He is putting together a list for me. Rather than buying and returning products, it is much easier to ask the experts what works and why. He suggested the sentinel with my long draw 30.5". I was shocked to see that it had the same axel to axel as my 101. Also, it was strange to see the 82 having a 36 axle to axle. I could have swore the 08 82nd was shorter. I looked at the brigadier and it is a 40 axle to axle and has an 8" brace height. Not sure if I like the design but if it is performs, then I am sure my opinion would change. I like the fire finish. I am clueless on the site, lens, clarifier, release, etc. I tried a back tension release and gave up quickly, but I need to get away from the wrist releases. After shooting for an hour, they slide forward and cause me to make a few mistakes like riding over the hump. Does anyone have any suggestions for target bows/equipmentand why?
If you want to get a new bow you can absolutely do that, but if you like your bow, you can also turn it into a open class rig that you can quickly re-outfit for hunting. I shoot spots, 3D and hunt all with one bow (I have two more bows on the way as money permits). I have three sights... an HHA, a Spot-Hogg and a Vital Gear Triangle. I will swap those sights out... depending on what I am going for and what class I am shooting in. I shoot 3D with the VG because I need less than five pins and the local clubs won't permit moveable sights in the hunter class. I hunt with the HHA or the Spot-Hogg. I shoot spots with the HHA, though I haven't bought a lens for it yet.
Now, I have a Specialty Archery Products peep sight. I have the larger 1/4" model that has the inserts. It allows you to switch from a standard peep, to a verifier (which is used without a lens... most older shooters hunt with them as it allows you to focus clearly on both your target and your pins) and then switch to a clarifyer (which is used with a lens in spots).
Since you have an HHA sight, all you really need is one of those peeps, the tool to insert the lenses in the peep, and if you choose a lens in your HHA. The peep and a single clarifier will run you around $50. Lenses for HHAs cost anywhere from $60-$120 depending on magnification.
Of course, if you want to get a Brig.... I totally understand that too.
