I was kind of wondering what you talking about Field. I was not talking about a Red Dot sight, I actually think they work pretty well for hunting and have used one. I was talking about using a 4 power target style scope that requires a small peep or clarifier to work properly. I'm sure some are pretty sturdy, but I don't know if I would trust it.

Most people that use a red dot end up using one of the BSA's on an aluminum mount of some sort and the weight is up there compared to a regular 3 pin sight. They do make much lighter red dots and mounts, however they will cost you as well. I seem to have pretty good luck with a 30 dollar rugged 3 pin sights when hunting. Never bent or broke a pin yet, and my bow fell out a tree once.

Paul

Thats because it's made by POLLINGTON! What do you expect?

I have a 42mm BSA red dot. I love it. I can't find a downside to it except the battery may go dead at the last moment when you need it the most. As Fieldmouse said. It eliminates your peep, because of the design of the scope. If your form is off, you can't see the dot.

If you're gonna mount a scope on a bow you might just as well add a stock and trigger so that you can hold it steadier , but then you'd be shooting a crossbow , wouldn't you ?