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Old 10-07-2008 | 08:39 AM
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Has anyone found a good sight, or product that works well in low light situations?

I do have a peep, but it seems big enough that I can pick out my pins, but as darkness comes, I lose my pins before legal shooting.

I see that Tru glow has a small light, for lighting the pins. Has anyone tried this?

http://www.truglo.com/content/produc...ite_xtreme.asp

Do any sight manufacturer sell lighted pins?
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Old 10-07-2008 | 08:41 AM
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Old 10-07-2008 | 08:41 AM
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Check out Sword's Accu-site, it has a little light that light them pins up bright enough that you could shoot at midnight
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Old 10-07-2008 | 08:43 AM
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Old 10-07-2008 | 08:47 AM
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I can see my pins well after I can't see the ground anymore. Not an issue for me. Trophy Ridge site with a large peep
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Old 10-07-2008 | 08:56 AM
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Thanks Droptine, I'll check that out.

I've also heard of the peep eliminator, which is similar to a rifle sight, it takes out the need for a peep sight, and suppose to add to time to your shooting in low light conditions. www.peepeliminator.com/

I guess something like this, with lighted pins, or something that glows after shooting light is what I'm going to need to move to.
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Old 10-07-2008 | 09:06 AM
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My HHA single pin is plenty bright in low light situations. It illuminates even when it's too dark for me to see the deer's out line.
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Old 10-07-2008 | 05:14 PM
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What you wantis to be able to pull and settle on target without the use of a site. Change the way you anchor to achieve it. You should be able to pull with your eyes closed, open them and be looking right through your peep with the pin almost if not on target.
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Old 10-07-2008 | 06:40 PM
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ALso just check local regs in your area. I know here in Minnesota it is illegal to use a battery operated light on your sites. Like the little blue led ones the manufatures made. Just make sure you don't want to find out too late.
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Old 10-08-2008 | 05:11 AM
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I hunt from a blind and the pins get hard to see way too early.
What I use: TruGlow Tru-site Xtreme Micro Adjust with light and G5 Meta Peep 3/16'' are a perfect match; the pins are very bright anyway, even without the light.
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