single pin for hunting
02-24-2005, 09:59 AM
#1
Thread Starter
Join Date: Aug 2003
Posts: 162
single pin for hunting
What do you all think about a single pin for hunting. So you run into problems when hunting? I know they are a favorite for 3D. I really like how bright they are compared to the 5 pin models out there.
02-24-2005, 11:25 AM
#3
Nontypical Buck
Join Date: Feb 2003
Location: Too close to Chicago
Posts: 3,337
RE: single pin for hunting
I prefer 2 pins for hunting.
I'll set one at about 20 yards, or whatever is the maximum range that means shooting less than 3" high mid range.
Then, the second one I'll set out at my maximum range (35 yds) or whatever distance makes the vertical gap between my pins about equal to the distance of a deer's verticle chest-to-back measurement when he's out at my maximum range.
That way using the 2 pins, I'm always able to gather some info about distance to the target.
I'll know he's either too far away, or where he is between my 2 marked yardages, or I can use my 20 yard pins when shooting at longer ranges to show me how high my arrow will be mid-range so I don't hit anything between me and the deer.
Hope that made some sense.
I'll set one at about 20 yards, or whatever is the maximum range that means shooting less than 3" high mid range.
Then, the second one I'll set out at my maximum range (35 yds) or whatever distance makes the vertical gap between my pins about equal to the distance of a deer's verticle chest-to-back measurement when he's out at my maximum range.
That way using the 2 pins, I'm always able to gather some info about distance to the target.
I'll know he's either too far away, or where he is between my 2 marked yardages, or I can use my 20 yard pins when shooting at longer ranges to show me how high my arrow will be mid-range so I don't hit anything between me and the deer.
Hope that made some sense.
02-24-2005, 11:34 AM
#4
Dominant Buck
Join Date: Dec 2004
Location: On an Island in Vermont
Posts: 22,605
RE: single pin for hunting
I like 1 fixed fiber optic pin set for dead on at 25 yds. I hunt thick transition woods and swamps and seldom will get a shot past 30 yds. I use a Mathews Ultra Mag at 70 pounds and arrows/ broadheads that equate to 7 grams per pound. Reasonably flat shooting so 1 pin does the job. I don't use a peep for hunting.
02-24-2005, 11:42 AM
#5
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Join Date: Feb 2004
Location: Central Utah
Posts: 4,815
RE: single pin for hunting
I used to use one pin on my older bow. I did fine with it, but I think I was actually doing more instinctive aiming than anything.
On my newer, old bow I have two pins I use. A 15 yard pin and a 20 yard pin. (my bow puts the 'arch' back into archery) I also have another pin that I don't use for shooting... it's not even in line with the others. I'm just too lazy to remove it. Besides, I never know when I might need an emergency toothpick or something.
On my newer, old bow I have two pins I use. A 15 yard pin and a 20 yard pin. (my bow puts the 'arch' back into archery) I also have another pin that I don't use for shooting... it's not even in line with the others. I'm just too lazy to remove it. Besides, I never know when I might need an emergency toothpick or something.
02-24-2005, 12:39 PM
#7
Nontypical Buck
Join Date: Feb 2003
Location: Rockford Michigan USA
Posts: 1,344
RE: single pin for hunting
Just one. I practice at all different ranges so I'm good at guessing where my pin should be. I grouped 3 arrows in a 4 inch circle at 40yds with a 20yd pin last year (Probably luck). My limit on deer is 30yds though.
