Single vs multi discussion

[Mossy]

What's your preference and why? 


Personally, I'm just getting back into archery and I used multi pins but I'm thinking of trying single since I'm not "used" to anything per say. I also like the idea of a clearer sight picture.

I don't hunt blinds or stands

[Mr Mykiss]

Multi because I panic and wouldn't remember to adjust, if need be.

[Redbeard]

I have a single pin on the 3D bow and love it. I'm running a three pin adjustable on my hunting bow. A Black Gold Ascent.

The single pin definitely gives you a clearer window but I always fear having to adjust the pin due to a deer moving while I'm waiting on getting a proper shot placement.

I just feel more comfortable knowing I can make a distance correction with multi pins over a single pin.

[Special T]

I think a single pin is better for stand/blind hunting where you can set it for 25and be good up to 30 or have time to play with the dial. You can do the same thing still hunting but if you need to adjust it's a lot more movement.

[TONTO]

  Off the self, no sights, both eyes open.

[Wolfdog2314]

I'm relatively new to bow hunting. Started with 5 pin  three years ago. Has trouble with pins blurring together while on target sometimes. Switched to a single pin and absolutely loved it. So much easier to focus on target. My accuracy went way up. But it has its drawbacks as you have heard. My biggest problem was while setting up hunting, having a wide variety of distances to shoot, in my lanes. I don't like to hold over or under. And in the heat of the moment I knew I was gonna have an issue. So, I ordered the three pin housing for my spot Hogg fast Eddie XL. Not as much clutter as a 5 pin. Slider function as with a single pin. I just got it and have yet to try it, but I really think I'm gonna enjoy it.

[RadSav]

With single pins you have to be careful you get one that works with the bow and quiver option you choose.  But they are my preferred sight for most situations.  And with very little practice you'll get used to using the gap for changes to shot distance while you wait for the shot.  I'd say over half the turkey I shoot get two arrows - Once at 10-15 yards and if I miss the spine I hit them again at 40.  Never change the sight and have never missed a bird at 40.  On my bow it's a simple set the pin on top of the head at 40 and you should be dead center back (my preferred shot). 

If an elk makes it to 50 after I shoot them at 25-30, where I leave the pin set most of the time, that too is an easy gap.  At 50 I just put the top of the bubble on target and take the second shot.  OF course if I have the time I'll adjust, but it only takes a couple days at the range to realize you don't really need to.

Sure-Lok is my first choice on my Bear and PSE bows.  Most the other bows I use the Accutouch Pro with the indexers removed.  Spendy, but worth it.  When traveling I often times will use a five pin strictly for durability.  In that case there is only one 5 pin sight I use on all my bows - Axcel Armortech.  My 5 pin sights are always set 30, 40, 50, 60 & 70.

[luckyman]

From slowest to faster.
Single pin, multi pin, no pins.

[724wd]

I can't find a pic online (i'll have to grab one tonight), but my uncle shot 3D with a Martin single pin sight that was adjustable with a ring that your bow hand engaged.  If it were lighter, it made SUPER easy distance changes! RAD, you might know the sight I'm talking about...

[RadSav]

I can't find a pic online (i'll have to grab one tonight), but my uncle shot 3D with a Martin single pin sight that was adjustable with a ring that your bow hand engaged.  If it were lighter, it made SUPER easy distance changes! RAD, you might know the sight I'm talking about...

Only one I knew that did that was the Sightmaster with the touchmaster attachment.  I could never make that attachment work worth a darn.  But CL and I had about a decade of filling freezers with the Sightmaster!

[jrebel]

Have bow hunted for 30+ years and have used both.  For the last 7 years or so, I have exclusively used a single pin adjustable.  I love it.....I set it at 30 yards and will not adjust for anything closer or out to 40 yards.  Past 40 yards I adjust as needed.  Most of my shots are well under 40 yards though so it works for me.  Super simple, great sight picture and deadly accurate.  No chance of picking the wrong pin.

[branches]

I have used a 3 pin adjustable for over 20 years. I now use a HHA 3 pin. I set my pins at 20 30 40 and leave it on 30 when hunting.

[724wd]

I can't find a pic online (i'll have to grab one tonight), but my uncle shot 3D with a Martin single pin sight that was adjustable with a ring that your bow hand engaged.  If it were lighter, it made SUPER easy distance changes! RAD, you might know the sight I'm talking about...

Only one I knew that did that was the Sightmaster with the touchmaster attachment.  I could never make that attachment work worth a darn.  But CL and I had about a decade of filling freezers with the Sightmaster!

  That's it!  I thought it was a Martin product...

[DaveMonti]

For me, it really depends on the style of hunting you do.  For treestand hunting, a single pin is good.  However, I do a lot of open country spot and stalk, and it is a pain to be closing the gap on a bedded deer, trying to range with the rangefinder, and adjusting the site every 15 to 20 yards, especially when my max starts out at 80 yards. 
I have a fast bow, but I don't like to compensate, so I'm adjusting a lot between say 80 yards and 30 yards as I close the gap.  My buddy shoots a single pin as well, and he doesn't pay much attention to his adjustments, and he's missed 5 times in the past 2 years (antelope and mule deer) because his sight wasn't set right and he either forgot, or tried to compensate.  Luckily, he didn't hit any of the animals.  I'm going back to a multi pin this upcoming season.  That way, I only have to worry about getting the range right. 

[RadSav]

I can't find a pic online (i'll have to grab one tonight), but my uncle shot 3D with a Martin single pin sight that was adjustable with a ring that your bow hand engaged.  If it were lighter, it made SUPER easy distance changes! RAD, you might know the sight I'm talking about...

Only one I knew that did that was the Sightmaster with the touchmaster attachment.  I could never make that attachment work worth a darn.  But CL and I had about a decade of filling freezers with the Sightmaster!

  That's it!  I thought it was a Martin product...

Martin was one of the largest bow manufactures back when the Sightmaster first came out.  It would not surprise me at all if they had them in their accessories catalog in a Martin package.  I can't remember those old catalogs clearly enough to know for sure. 

[RadSav]

Martin also had a sight called the "Quick Ray-nge".  I have never seen the sight in person - only pictures.  Just did a search for it and found one on EBay.  That's the only valid hit I got.  Not sure if they ever sold any, this looks like Martin may be trying to sell an old package sample.  Rather interesting!  Steve from Steve's Archery in Walla Walla might have a better idea of how they looked and/or worked.

[J.Brower]

I prefer the single pin mainly for the clutter factor of multi-pin sights. Shot my Blacktail this last year with my multi-pin, when I bought my new bow I picked up the HHA because I couldn't deal with the clutter on another animal. I feel way more confident with this sight than I ever did with the multi-pin. If you are shooting a fairly fast/flat shooting bow, there may be one yardage setting that will work for a range of distances and keep you in the vitals while holding in the same spot.

[theleo]

Multi pin with a single floating pin. Mine has 5 pins (20, 30, 40, 50, 60) and a floating pin I can dial to what ever yardage I want from 20 yards out to 110 yards. Best of both worlds.

[724wd]

Martin also had a sight called the "Quick Ray-nge".  I have never seen the sight in person - only pictures.  Just did a search for it and found one on EBay.  That's the only valid hit I got.  Not sure if they ever sold any, this looks like Martin may be trying to sell an old package sample.  Rather interesting!  Steve from Steve's Archery in Walla Walla might have a better idea of how they looked and/or worked.

hmm... I'm going to have to dig it out to see which version it is!   

[Mossy]

Thanks guys, I think I'm going to try out a single pin

[J.Brower]

You will not regret it! My wife has been shooting a 3 pin fixed on her Diamond up until Sunday. We shot a 3D shoot over the weekend, and put the HHA on her bow after the shoot on Saturday, did a little fine tuning that night and she was up and running for Sunday. She improved by 30 points with the sight as the only difference between Saturday and Sunday. She is way more confident now than she ever was with her fixed pin sight. And she has only been shooting for about a month 

[Mossy]

Hmmm, the more I research the more I think I like the idea of a 3 pin slider. .19,.19 and .10

[Mossy]

I ended up ordering a custom MBG 5 pin slider. Thanks for the info guys

[BULLBLASTER]

I ended up ordering a custom MBG 5 pin slider. Thanks for the info guys

I use a 4 pin slider. Mines a few years old and I'm sure the newer ones are nicer.

[Mossy]

I ended up ordering a custom MBG 5 pin slider. Thanks for the info guys

I use a 4 pin slider. Mines a few years old and I'm sure the newer ones are nicer.

Thanks. It showed up today and looks great!