RE: What to look for in sights
 

One of the things I do is hold the sight so that I don't dampen any vibration and tap it with something listening for vibrations. If it makes noise you won't be happy with it.

RE: What to look for in sights
 

What I look for is #1 durability. If I drop my bow I don't want to have to worry about it being off, its got to be tough. Pins is up to you. I personally dont feel a need to have more than 3 possibly 4 in the mountain flats. I don't fell a level helps during the hunt, I wouldnt look at it, I practice enough to know my shot. I don't need any micro adjustment either, does't mean a thing to me while on the hunt, however they are nice for target accuracy. Fiber optics are nice, so look for good light gathering pins. I briefly looked at drop aways but the more moving parts, the more things can, and will go wrong. I hunt mountains so if something goes wrong I have a LONG way to go for unexpected repairs.
good luck, sorry for the long reply,
standingbear

RE: What to look for in sights
 

With either style of sight you choose to use your pin covers as much of the target based on the size of your pin. The TR's use standard size pins like everyone else. As for only seeing "2 sides" as you put it , it's no different than your sight , you only see "2 sides" as well. Your pin blocks some of the horizontal view and mine blocks some of the verticle view. Considering all my hunting is for animals that are horizontal to the ground it makes perfect sense that a verticle pin alignment gives a bigger target view.
That is why I prefer verticle pin alignment.

RE: What to look for in sights
 

Saved, I would look for a well constructed, all metal sight. If you like fiber optics, make sure the pin is metal with the fiber that extends along the pin and passes through the hole on the end tip. Plastic pins will not last. They will strip or break with the vibration of shooting. You really don't need a sight with all the set screws and moving parts for hunting. This is just one more thing to loosen up. Should you want to shoot competition a fully adjustable sight is a necessity. A quality sight like HHA or Sure Loc Lethal Weapon are quality well made sights that won't break the bank. I have found that the larger fiber optic pins glow so brightly they actually will blur the target when the animal is in the shade and you have direct sunlight on the optics. Check out the micro or thin pin fiber pins. They give off just enough light to sight without being too brilliant. Check out www.lancasterarcherysupply.com

RE: What to look for in sights
 

check out the new toxonic line and copper john is coming out with a smaller pin housing and easier adjusting upgrades in april.tried the cobra sidewinder xl and it was really a bright sight but way to noisy due to the loose wrap on the fiber optic and cover,a few people i know complained about that but if you dont mind the noise its a good sight.

RE: What to look for in sights
 

Get out of left field. I was talking about myself. :eek:

BOW when I shot my 3rd pin I can see 1. Above it 2. Below it 3. To the left of it.
When you shot your 3rd pin You see 1. To the left 2. To the right

RE: What to look for in sights
 

I persnally like the Toxinics line of sights. I currently use the Marksman w/ harmonic dampning. Ilike its durability and the ease of adjustments w/ no tools to carry around to lossen scews.

RE: What to look for in sights
 

ewolf, I know you were referring to yourself, but I had to inject a touch of humor. AND,, I've done it, too. That's why there ain't no plastic what so ever on my sights.

RE: What to look for in sights
 

All machined aluminum... yessir. A level is important... one that you don't have to hunt to see. I've been shooting Copper John for the last 3 years and am pleased with their product. Some others to look at would include Extreme Sniper, Spott-hogg, and the Viper archery line. Very nice indeed.