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Archery Pins
seth30:
Got a hunt of a life time coming up early next year in South Africa. Going to be taking my bow. Currently have a 5 pin set up on it, with the ranges at 20, 30, 40, 50 and 60 yards. Some of my buddies that I turkey hunt with have been using a single pin sight and swear by them. For those that use a single pin, what is the advantage on them? I can see if you are in a blind and have all the ranges already mapped out, but I don't see the pro on a spot and stalk? For those that run a single pin, what advantage do you see in a single pin set up?
Longfield1:
Clear sight picture is the biggest difference that i like. I have a dual pin spot hog that is like a happy medium between a single pin and a 3-5 pin setup. I like how i can shoot all the way to 40 yards without having to adjust anything if there isn't time but that if i can range i can even get a more accurate yardage to dial to which makes me feel more confident in my shot process. One caveat that i would take a good look at is if you range and animal and dial then the animal moves your going to either have to let down and range again or just adjust based on if they moved further or closer away. Also in the same scenario, say you ranged and didn't even get a shot, you have to remember to reset your dial back to what you practice with (my top pin is 20 yards and bottom pin is 35 yards). Otherwise if you go for a no range shot and you didn't reset your sight you are gonna miss and your going to swear off adjustable forever.
I assume your buddies are all talking about a single pin adjustable sight and not a single pin fixed? If its fixed, I have never used one and don't know much about them.
seth30:
--- Quote from: Longfield1 on April 28, 2025, 08:14:22 AM ---Clear sight picture is the biggest difference that i like. I have a dual pin spot hog that is like a happy medium between a single pin and a 3-5 pin setup. I like how i can shoot all the way to 40 yards without having to adjust anything if there isn't time but that if i can range i can even get a more accurate yardage to dial to which makes me feel more confident in my shot process. One caveat that i would take a good look at is if you range and animal and dial then the animal moves your going to either have to let down and range again or just adjust based on if they moved further or closer away. Also in the same scenario, say you ranged and didn't even get a shot, you have to remember to reset your dial back to what you practice with (my top pin is 20 yards and bottom pin is 35 yards). Otherwise if you go for a no range shot and you didn't reset your sight you are gonna miss and your going to swear off adjustable forever.
I assume your buddies are all talking about a single pin adjustable sight and not a single pin fixed? If its fixed, I have never used one and don't know much about them.
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sorry they are running adjustable
vandeman17:
I had a single pin slider for a couple years and like mentioned, the biggest thing that I liked was the clear sight picture and only having one pin to focus on when shooting. Its great for target shooting and pretty good for stand hunting but I switched back to a standard 5 pin with a floater. In a real world hunting application, especially on the ground, there is a good chance that you won't be able to adjust your pin based on a lot of in the moment factors like coming to full draw on an animal before it comes into the opening you ranged and having it change course to a different opening with a completely different range. Very unlikely you can let your draw down, adjust your pin and draw again with much success. I will say that this really only pertains to shots 40 yards or so plus because under that, its not super difficult to just keep your pin set at 30 yards and adjust your hold point accordingly. I left my pin at 30 when practicing and would shoot from 20 to 40 yards so that I got comfortable where to hold.
seth30:
--- Quote from: vandeman17 on April 28, 2025, 09:08:15 AM ---I had a single pin slider for a couple years and like mentioned, the biggest thing that I liked was the clear sight picture and only having one pin to focus on when shooting. Its great for target shooting and pretty good for stand hunting but I switched back to a standard 5 pin with a floater. In a real world hunting application, especially on the ground, there is a good chance that you won't be able to adjust your pin based on a lot of in the moment factors like coming to full draw on an animal before it comes into the opening you ranged and having it change course to a different opening with a completely different range. Very unlikely you can let your draw down, adjust your pin and draw again with much success. I will say that this really only pertains to shots 40 yards or so plus because under that, its not super difficult to just keep your pin set at 30 yards and adjust your hold point accordingly. I left my pin at 30 when practicing and would shoot from 20 to 40 yards so that I got comfortable where to hold.
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Thats how I was thinking myself as I have had to leave treestands or blinds to go after elk and deer that took a alternate trail. My friends swear by them, but honestly I dont see much of a benefit if you have to move.
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