What did you look for in a sight?
04-29-2005 | 05:56 AM
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Nontypical Buck
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RE: What did you look for in a sight?
ORIGINAL: BigJ12
I think you should look for a metal constructed easy adjustable sight. There are lots on the market. You don't have to spend tons of money either. I think Rick James mentioned the Cobra Mini Venom, This is the sight I use and I think it's great.
If I had to change anything on it I would like to see a metal guard instead of the plastic one, but I'm not convinced the guard is that big a deal and the rest of the construction is metal. What I do like about it is with the exception of the actual sight pins, all other adustments can be made without an allen wrench. This makes life alot easier when first getting everything sighted in. I also like the compact design. I'm not a big fan of having a huge sight sticking out getting caught on everything. No it doesn't have all of the bells and whistles on it but it's sturdy and reliable.
Are there better sights on the market, you bet your a$$ there are, but if all you do is hunt, for the money it's hard to beat. I can buy any sight I want...hell I can buy a thousand sights (or bows for that matter) tomorrow if I wanted to. But come fall I will have my same Browning Boss Tracker bow with the same Whisker Biscuit rest and the same Cobra Mini Venom sight on it shooting the same .006 Carbon Express arrows and I will kill deer like I always do.
As long as your equipment is sturdy and reliable (don't buy junk) the thing you need to worry about the most is the guy pulling the string.
I think you should look for a metal constructed easy adjustable sight. There are lots on the market. You don't have to spend tons of money either. I think Rick James mentioned the Cobra Mini Venom, This is the sight I use and I think it's great.
If I had to change anything on it I would like to see a metal guard instead of the plastic one, but I'm not convinced the guard is that big a deal and the rest of the construction is metal. What I do like about it is with the exception of the actual sight pins, all other adustments can be made without an allen wrench. This makes life alot easier when first getting everything sighted in. I also like the compact design. I'm not a big fan of having a huge sight sticking out getting caught on everything. No it doesn't have all of the bells and whistles on it but it's sturdy and reliable.
Are there better sights on the market, you bet your a$$ there are, but if all you do is hunt, for the money it's hard to beat. I can buy any sight I want...hell I can buy a thousand sights (or bows for that matter) tomorrow if I wanted to. But come fall I will have my same Browning Boss Tracker bow with the same Whisker Biscuit rest and the same Cobra Mini Venom sight on it shooting the same .006 Carbon Express arrows and I will kill deer like I always do.
As long as your equipment is sturdy and reliable (don't buy junk) the thing you need to worry about the most is the guy pulling the string.
04-29-2005 | 08:01 AM
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Giant Nontypical
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RE: What did you look for in a sight?
In a pendulum, I looked for quietness, price, and quality of design.
In a fixed pin, my criteria was 3 pin, 019 size, sturdy metal construction, round pin hood, and ease of adjustment.
In a fixed pin, my criteria was 3 pin, 019 size, sturdy metal construction, round pin hood, and ease of adjustment.
04-29-2005 | 09:09 AM
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RE: What did you look for in a sight?
My fathers and my old Mini Venom had all metal....with the micro adjustable marks on them. Wonder if yours is an older model? I just bought my fathers for the Reflex Grizzly he just bought, and picked it up on Ebay for $25.
I have had it for a few years. I bought it used so I'm not sure just how old it is. Mine also has the micro adjustment marks on it and it also has the little "T" handles to tighten the windage and elevation on the sight so no allen wrenches are needed (only for the pins). It'a all metal except fot the sight guard that's clear plastic, but seems to be holding up fine.It's a great sight, it's simple, sturdy and reliable and I don't plan on changing it.
04-29-2005 | 10:12 AM
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Nontypical Buck
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RE: What did you look for in a sight?
ORIGINAL: Matt / PA
What the!? Now I have 2 old farts ganging up on me?[:-]
Dumb!?....Me?.......Sorry Barry I forgot you need those .950 sight pins these days. If you can see the deer's ears ,nose ,and tail around the pin glow you're good to go right?
BJ,
Tell Buck Magnet to settle down, I am short on 3D target stakes and he'd make a perfect replacement.[:-]
What the!? Now I have 2 old farts ganging up on me?[:-]
Dumb!?....Me?.......Sorry Barry I forgot you need those .950 sight pins these days.
If you can see the deer's ears ,nose ,and tail around the pin glow you're good to go right?BJ,
Tell Buck Magnet to settle down, I am short on 3D target stakes and he'd make a perfect replacement.[:-]
I can't wait till you get old. And for that remark I will let out a fart. .950 pins? Who you kidding? I don't use anything over .600 with a light on it.
04-29-2005 | 01:36 PM
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Nontypical Buck
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RE: What did you look for in a sight?
I can't wait till you get old. And for that remark I will let out a fart. .950 pins? Who you kidding? I don't use anything over .600 with a light on it.
04-30-2005 | 10:42 PM
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RE: What did you look for in a sight?
I've decided on the new HHA T-500 triple threat. It's all metal construction, very bright 3 pin, and the pins seem to be protected very well by the deep sight guard. thanks for all the input guys.
05-01-2005 | 12:38 AM
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RE: What did you look for in a sight?
So far i love my sidewinder, maybe in the future they could come up with a positive ratcheting detent (a micro cog ) system for elevation and windage adjustments bypassing the need for allen heads.
05-01-2005 | 06:29 AM
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Giant Nontypical
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RE: What did you look for in a sight?
ORIGINAL: cw821
I've decided on the new HHA T-500 triple threat. It's all metal construction, very bright 3 pin, and the pins seem to be protected very well by the deep sight guard. thanks for all the input guys.
I've decided on the new HHA T-500 triple threat. It's all metal construction, very bright 3 pin, and the pins seem to be protected very well by the deep sight guard. thanks for all the input guys.
05-01-2005 | 07:32 AM
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Giant Nontypical
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RE: What did you look for in a sight?
My 2 Hogg-it's have 2nd, 3rd axis, gang adjustment and then micro adjustment for each pin.
I've always hated sights on a hunting bow, but used them for target and 3D. Before I quit using sights altogether, I thought the Archers Choice Grizzly was almost the perfect sight. Simple, all metal, rugged, bright pins and it held zero very well. Buying and installing two extra pins in the Grizzly to make it a 5-pin sight, that made it perfect.
Really though, I truly do hate having sights on a hunting bow. Dim light isn't the only time I've had trouble trying to see an animal on the other side of my pins. I've had drizzle freeze in my peep and kept me from getting a shot. I've drawn up to find a pin missing. The problem of not being able to see clearly past the pins in less than ideal lighting conditions is enough of a drawback, in itself, to keep me from hunting with sights. The other little 'inconveniences' just added fuel to the fire.
Yes, I've got to shoot and practice a little more in order to maintain my proficiency but what's the problem in that? I actually LIKE shooting bows.
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