I'm curious to know if anyone has used a 3d archery scope for hunting? I like the looks of having 1 dot with no vertical or parallel pin arms to block your view. would they be legal to hunt with? How do you mount one to your bow? Every one i see only has a rod with no bow attachment. I know these questions may be silly but i don't know much about these scopes.

What type are you referring to? There are target scopes with feature an extension bar attached to a microadjustable sight and typically a 2, 4 or 6x lens that target folks call a scope. There is also the typical red dot scope with 0x magnification as well as a conventional crossbow multi-line scope and the holographic scope as well.

I was referring to the type used for target archery. Sure loc, Golden Key, Bullseye, that type. Not the type you might use on a shotgun.

No way,.... glare, moisture, dust.... all are hunt stoppers so I wouldn't chance it!

I have a Pollington Red Dot Scope on my bow. I've been using one for about 6 years now. It's awesome. Never had any issues with it except how acurate it is. It should be illegal but it aint. It's great in all conditions. I was going to remove it and go instinctive but I think I'm going to buy a new recurve instead.

I wouldn't use a magnified scope for hunting. It has too many draw backs. For one they don't handle abuse very well, and like others said, glare, moisture and dirt would be a problem. Another problem would be because of the magnification your field of view would be severely limited which I would not want in a hunting situation. It also would not work very well in low light situations. The size and amount of light your peep lets in effects how clear the scope is at a certain power. When you lose light it will be harder to see thru the peep and scope.

Not to mention it may flat out be illegal in your state.

However red dots work pretty well when set up correctly. They just add quite a bit of weight and you have to rely on an electronic device which could fail at the worst possible time.

Paul

1. I don't know what you mean by not rugged. It's solid state. In 6 years of tramping through briars and thickets, it has never failed or had a problem.I have bent pins in the past.
2. No glare, moisture or dirtproblems what so ever.
3. Non-magnification
4. The scope eliminates thepeep. It's the best for low light situation because the light intensity is adjustable for alllightconditions. The way the scope works is you can't see the dot if your form isn't right. This allows for faster set up and shot.It is the best sight for those who wear glasses.
5. Dot shines back on to your eye not on the game. Legal in most states however, I have read in states like Idaho that any electronics on a bow is illegal. That would include lights to illuminate your pins. I bet you could win this in court based on The Americans with Disabilities Act.
6. My scope is very light. No heavier then other pin sights. Forgive me for not taking mine off and getting you the exact weight but my quiver is heavier.

...and I would agree with Paul that target sights like the Toxonics, etc.. that you typically see in 3D competition or indoor target aren't really designed to take the abuse that can occur from extended hunting usage. Red dot scopes or crossbow style sights are another matter entirely.

Hey maybe I should RTFQ. Sorry Paul.

You'd need to do like the 3D shooters and have somebody in the stand with you to hold an umbrella to shade your scope... It's amazing how scopes can turn shooting a bow into a 2-man operation. I have heard of guys using them for hunting, but I wouldn't recommend it. And, again, some states do not allow magnifying sights on bows. Same with electronics.

Fieldmouse, wearing glasses doesn't qualify as a disability under the ADA... unless you're legally blind even with corrective lenses. But I'm sure you could find a shyster lawyer to take the case.