One pin sights

[lostbackpacker]

I understand the concept of the one pin sights.  But who on here actually uses them?

Let me clarify what I am asking.  there was an article recently that described using 1(one) fixed pin for all your distances.  It doesnt move.  You only change where you aim on the target. 

 

[MtnMuley]

I did and still do depending on what and where I'm shooting.  The only reason I shoot more pins now, is for the simple reason of getting on an a spur of the moment shot with speed of several pins instead of moving my single up in the one second it takes.

[stromdiddily]

Recently switched to one and am liking it. Moving it up/down isn't really a problem if you're in a stand knowing distances to certain landmarks. When I'm on the ground, I set it to thirty and either aim a little high or a little low depending on how far away my target is.

Success with changing your aiming point really depends on how flat your bow shoots. If it has a big arc it's going to be pretty difficult to adjust your aiming point correctly.   

[Broken Arrow]

I think the OP is referring to 1 fixed sight pin and then you aim high or low depending on the distance, rather then a movable 1 pin sight.

I personally would not ever try it. With several pins you KNOW where your going to hit. I think in the case your talking about, it may be better to go with out any pins and just learn instinctually...but maybe you can accomplish the same with just the one fixed pin. Please share more if you choose this journey. Would be curious how it works out.

[xXLojackXx]

Pure non sense in a hunting application.  Why would you do that? Talk about making an already challenging task even harder and handicapping yourself. Might as well go instinctive and no sight at all.

[sakoshooter]

Hey guys, the OP was referring to a single pin, non moveable sight.

[MtnMuley]

After he clarified what he was asking, my answer is simple:

Pure non sense in a hunting application.  Why would you do that?

 

[D-Rock425]

I see zero benefit from that.

[RadSav]

If you are the average whitetail hunter that never gets out of the tree and never shoots more than 30 yards there are plenty of benefits to the single fixed pin.  And for young kids it's a great way to get them hitting targets on a regular basis.  But hunting in the pacific northwest you are going to be extremely limited going that route.

CL and I use slider single pins most of the time.  Most of our time the pin is set for 30 yards.  We've both taken quick shots and killed animals out to 50 yards with the 30 yard setting.  I killed two running turkeys last year at around 40 yards with it set at 30.  You just need to practice a little to get your gaps down well.

For misfits like me who struggle with target panic the single pin is the easiest way to keep the mind in check.  And it's really nice when that big Blue is sitting on a limb tormenting you at 43.5 yards...dial him in and decapitate that field lunch   I probably would not take that shot if my single pin was fixed. 

On slow days shooting bunnies and sage rats at 100-120 yards is fun and great practice too!

[dreamingbig]

Darin cooper's article on the trick pin is what he was referencing.  You can check it out on rokslide.com


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[lostbackpacker]

Darin cooper's article on the trick pin is what he was referencing.  You can check it out on rokslide.com


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thank you..... I couldn't remember where I read the article