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Pin Size for hunting
I was looking at the new Axcel sight and thought about buying one. I think the pins are offered in .019 and .010..
I have always opted for .029 pins for hunting though. Is there a real advantage to .019 pins for hunting? I wish I could mix and match pins.. i.e. .029 for top two and .019 for bottom two.. What are you guys using? |
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RE: Pin Size for hunting
.019's are perfect for hunting... I wouldnt mind having some .010 on my bottom pins.
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.019 for hunting. .010 for target.
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My top two pins are .019. My bottom 3 are .010
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I like having an 029 top pin & the rest 019. Seeing as most sights are pretty bright these days having all 029 pins really blocks things out for me. My eyes are good, but I’m not sure they are that good for me to be going down to 010.
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For hunting I use .029 and only use 1 pin most years. 2 pins is the most I've ever used...and even when I use 2, I've never had a problem with them both being that size. Target shooting would most def be different.
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It's really a personal preference thing. Years ago, the old adage was to use .029 for hunting because they were more durable. Now, with the newer fibers out there that are incredibely flexible, you can use smaller diameters.
I like .019 for everything. I use Fitz fiber in my sites and the stuff is very durable. However, it will get brittle with time and need changed out. |
RE: Pin Size for hunting
ORIGINAL: muzzyman88 It's really a personal preference thing. Years ago, the old adage was to use .029 for hunting because they were more durable. Now, with the newer fibers out there that are incredibely flexible, you can use smaller diameters. I like .019 for everything. I use Fitz fiber in my sites and the stuff is very durable. However, it will get brittle with time and need changed out. Not only are the new pins more durable,they are brighter. I hunted with .010 this year but I have.019's ordere for my new bow for next season.For hunting,I feel the .019's are just a little better fit.BUT,if I don't like them after using .010's,I can swap the housing off my old sight. |
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.019 is my preference for hunting. Small enough that it gives you a good field of view, but big enough to give me a nice bright pin. I only use 3 pins, but I could see how using a 7 pin sight or something, a .010 might be a better option.
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I had the .019 in my first bow ealier this year. My new rig has .010 and I like them a lot better.
Aim small, miss small. Like muzzyman88 said.....it's personal preference. |
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I used to use .029, I started using .019 this season. No way I'm going back!
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.19's are perfect .29's are too big...
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ORIGINAL: buckmaster .019's are perfect for hunting... I wouldnt mind having some .010 on my bottom pins. Shane |
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top pin is .029
three middle are .019 bottom is .010 I think.[&:] All on a Green Yellow Green Yellow Green color scheme. |
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my top pin is .019 my bottom 4 are .010
my old sight was .029 and my groups shrank quick when i switched. especially the longer range groups... i found that the .010s fad out quicker in the low lighting conditions...the .019 stays visible till its far past shooting time.... next year i may got top 2 .019 and the rest .010....i dont know if its necessary though |
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.019 for everything I have.
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Great.. Thanks Guys!!
Kind of what I figured, .019 seems to be a good compromise.. I would still like to mix and match my pins but from what I've been finding out only a few manufactures will mix them up for you... |
RE: Pin Size for hunting
ORIGINAL: demoIL Great.. Thanks Guys!! Kind of what I figured, .019 seems to be a good compromise.. I would still like to mix and match my pins but from what I've been finding out only a few manufactures will mix them up for you... Sword will do any configuration you want. |
RE: Pin Size for hunting
Good post! I have been wondering the same for a new sight... I am leaning towards a .019 4 pin now!
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RE: Pin Size for hunting
ORIGINAL: demoIL I was looking at the new Axcel sight and thought about buying one. I think the pins are offered in .019 and .010.. I have always opted for .029 pins for hunting though. Is there a real advantage to .019 pins for hunting? I wish I could mix and match pins.. i.e. .029 for top two and .019 for bottom two.. What are you guys using? |
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