Single pin sight or multi pin sight

[jrebel]

I currently use a six pin fiber optic sight and have had really good luck with it.  My buddy uses a single pin fiber optic sight that adjust to the according range.  He tells me that it is the way to go.  What do you think???

[WAPITIHUNTER]

Only if you like missing animals because in the heat of the moment you forget to set the yardage.

I spoke to an accomplished archer and hunter at the range one time that was using one of those sights. I asked him if he ever forgets to set the yardage and he let out a sheepish laugh and said yes. It has cost him some trophies but he must like it because everytime I see him he is still using it. If it works for you and you like it then stick with what works for you.

[Hoytstaffshooter83]

we had a debate on this before in here.. to me it makes no sense to use one, hunting is all about simplicity in your set up, the less that can go wrong the better...... with fixed pins there is no need to move anything, range or guess the yardage, aim and shoot.. pretty simple if you ask me, you dont have to move the sight, which takes precious time. time that might cost you the animal of a lifetime.. its a no brainer, fixed pins will always be the best bowhunting sight........

[tonymoe]

I used one for a few years. I loved it at first, but man did it cost me some shots If I had a kid that was starting out and I wanted to teach him good shot ethics..that is what I would put on his bow though. I ripped it off my bow 3 years ago when I had a cow at 45 yds, I moved my pin, then she moved to 30 yds, I moved my pin again.. I ended up sticking a different cow that was sitting at the yardage I was set at..I moved that thing 3 times I think.

[bowhuntin]

we had a debate on this before in here.. to me it makes no sense to use one, hunting is all about simplicity in your set up, the less that can go wrong the better...... with fixed pins there is no need to move anything, range or guess the yardage, aim and shoot.. pretty simple if you ask me, you dont have to move the sight, which takes precious time. time that might cost you the animal of a lifetime.. its a no brainer, fixed pins will always be the best bowhunting sight........

Hoyt said it best IMO. Why make things more difficult and having one more thing to remember or to go wrong in a hunting situation. The simpler the better.

[300UltraMagShooter]

I figure ever how you practice is going to be better for each individual.

Me, I use multiple pins when on the ground and a single pin from a treestand.

Works best for me.

[jrebel]

Really appriciate your thoughts.....  But let me pose this question.  With the new bows (I shoot a DXT) and the speed that they shoot, a guy could set his single pin for 30 yards and hit anythging from 0 to 40 by simply holding 2 inches high or 2 inches low?  Anything over 40 you usually have time to move the pin?  And I usually don't shoot much over that anyway. 

Do you agree or not?

[TeacherMan]

I've used both, I personally like the fixed pin sights much better because they are much quicker. I guess if you are in a tree stand and you know what your yardage is going to be the single pin would work good. I do a lot of stalking I never know how close the animal is going to be and they don't hang around long enough for me to get the exact yardage and then adjust the pin.

[Hoytstaffshooter83]

Really appriciate your thoughts.....  But let me pose this question.  With the new bows (I shoot a DXT) and the speed that they shoot, a guy could set his single pin for 30 yards and hit anythging from 0 to 40 by simply holding 2 inches high or 2 inches low?  Anything over 40 you usually have time to move the pin?  And I usually don't shoot much over that anyway. 

Do you agree or not?    

First off your bow is the best bow matthews makes IMO.. but at 320's IBO its not a screamer and unless you have a huge draw length 30+ and are shooting 70lbs.. your speed will not be crazy fast... certainly not fast enough to hold 2 in high or low and drill a deer, elk maybe.. but why not hold right on? the only time you dont have to with pins if if you gap shoot. say  the animal is 45yrds.. 40 on the back, 50 should be on the brisket.. done deal.. other then that, figure out the yardage and let fly.. from a treestand either sight is great.. most stand shots are under 30yrds.. hell most are under 20 so a fixed pin or movable will work well for you.. but non stand hunting a 5-7 pin will always be the fastest, easiest and most efficient hunting sight

[WAPITIHUNTER]

Really appriciate your thoughts.....  But let me pose this question.  With the new bows (I shoot a DXT) and the speed that they shoot, a guy could set his single pin for 30 yards and hit anythging from 0 to 40 by simply holding 2 inches high or 2 inches low?  Anything over 40 you usually have time to move the pin?  And I usually don't shoot much over that anyway. 

Do you agree or not?

I do not agree. I think a 20 yard pin is absolutley necessary. Back when I was stupid, oddly enough that was not very long ago, I was convinced that because of my blazing speed I could get away with a 40 yard pin as my first pin. That decision never cost me an animal but it did cause me to make some seriously unethical hits on game. I got the animals but the thought of the animal possibly having to die a terrible long drawn out death was to much for me. I will always have a 20 yard pin. ALWAYS. I still shoot blazing speed but I will never go without a 20 yard pin ever again.

[Alan K]

I can't imagine having to move a pin around while I have an animal standing there. . . 

I have a 5 pinner set for 30,40,50,60,70.

[TeacherMan]

Spot Hog seven pin 20, 30, 40, 50, 60, 70, 75 yd pins. There isnt much drop between the 20 and 30 but more than enough for me to have a pin there for it. The reason I go 70 to 75 is because I ran out of room  The bottom drops out at the upper ranges. Like 10' between 70 and 80 yds. and I'm shooting a Mathews Switchback, not the newest anymore (2 seasons old) but still a really nice fast bow.

[Hoytstaffshooter83]

Great sight! but the 7 pin flashpoint ignite is brighter!!    I have 20-80 out of my alphamax at 28 at 70lbs.. shoots my 422 grain arrow at 281..... love it

[Slider]

I've been shooting a Single pin for years!!! I set it for 30 yards. Shoot a little high at 35. If it's 40 or more I range it and move the sight. To many pins will cause you to shoot the wrong pin. Why do you think Cameron Hanes epoxys little yardage stickers on his pins?

[WAPITIHUNTER]

I've been shooting a Single pin for years!!! I set it for 30 yards. Shoot a little high at 35. If it's 40 or more I range it and move the sight. To many pins will cause you to shoot the wrong pin. Why do you think Cameron Hanes epoxys little yardage stickers on his pins?

I have only done that one time while hunting and it cost me a really nice 4x4 blacktail. I was off by three pins so it was just a total *censored*. My arrow hit right by his hoof.

As the venerable Homer would say......DOH!