Post by: Dnix on July 11, 2012, 08:32:49 PM
http://www.archeryinnovations.com/ (http://www.archeryinnovations.com/)
Post by: jaymark6655 on July 11, 2012, 09:07:00 PM
i. It is unlawful to hunt wildlife with any
bow equipped with a scope. However,
hunters with disabilities who meet the
definition of being visually impaired
in WAC 232-12-828 may receive a
special use permit that would allow
the use of scopes or other visual aids.
A disabled hunter permit holder in
possession of a special use permit that
allows the use of a scope or visual aid
may hunt game birds or game animals
during archery seasons.
Post by: BULLBLASTER on July 11, 2012, 09:13:22 PM
Post by: jaymark6655 on July 11, 2012, 09:27:34 PM
its not a scope, and i see no reason why it wouldnt be legal... it is just a dot that you line up in teh center of a circle before using your pins to aim at the target... :dunno:In the description on the website they (the site) specifically say that it is a scope and there is some magnifacation.
Post by: jaymark6655 on July 11, 2012, 09:31:15 PM
http://www.archeryinnovations.com/DOCS/What%20is%20an%20Anchor%20Sight.pdf (http://www.archeryinnovations.com/DOCS/What%20is%20an%20Anchor%20Sight.pdf)
Post by: BULLBLASTER on July 12, 2012, 08:19:31 AM
Post by: jaymark6655 on July 12, 2012, 08:31:56 AM
From Paragraph 4 of the link I posted above.
"What is an Anchor Sight...? It is a scope you look into through a magnifying lens and view........" Their words not mine and I think that would be enough to make it illegal here.
Post by: BULLBLASTER on July 12, 2012, 08:56:11 AM
Post by: jaymark6655 on July 12, 2012, 09:13:25 AM
Post by: BULLBLASTER on July 12, 2012, 09:33:22 AM
Post by: jgrimes on July 15, 2012, 12:26:23 PM
Post by: iRem on July 15, 2012, 07:11:44 PM
I know a guy that uses one on his hunting setup. He loves it, but says that every once in awhile he runs into problems when snow or rain build up on it. I'm almost certain that it's legal to have on your bow for hunting.That would drive me nuts! I can see it now, I'm focused on a deer or elk, I pull back and just my luck I need to clean my so called peep sight/scope, NO Thanks! I already have to blow into the peep sight once in a while because I went through a bunch of stuff.
Post by: huntndad on July 15, 2012, 10:23:43 PM
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Post by: jechicdr on July 16, 2012, 07:30:21 PM
If you draw your bow and anchor in the same spot and don't have any torque on the bow, and don't cock your head at odd angles and you have the anchor site set up properly, you will be lined up properly every time and would just have to look at your pins to hit your target. In other words, if you always shoot from a natural relaxed position, and you have the Anchor site set up to be lined up when you are in that position, the pins will be pointing at where the arrow should go. The anchor site, once set up properly mainly just helps you be consistent in your shooting. It will show it if you torque the bow, or have your release anchored in the wrong spot.
When I'm shooting, I draw and hold...glance at the Anchor Site...yep lined up as expected...line up the pin...shoot. Have not had any issues yet with it fogging or getting snow in it.
Post by: coachcw on July 17, 2012, 12:50:56 PM
Post by: MAVsled on July 17, 2012, 02:11:33 PM
I shoot better and tighter groups now out to longer yardages. Of course practice helps.
For me, don't have to worry about vision in low light thru a peep any longer, or string twist/peep alignment problems, or sun glare thru peep hole. And it does help with a consistent anchor point. Most of the time now I don't pay attention much to the Anchor site when shooting. But that big AZ coues buck last year at 65 yards severe downhill, I made sure to check my alignment at a quick glance with the anchor site before the shot.
And my 5th pin set at 60 yards, I can effectively shoot out to 70-75 yards if needed in the right conditions (eg no or light wind) using the Anchor sight scale. Per their instructions, it has become a 6th and 7th pin. But you need to practice the elevation view adjustments thru the anchor site to shoot higher arc and thus longer ranges.
More pricey than a peep but for me, worth it.
practice, practice...no matter what you use.
Post by: Wildsau on July 17, 2012, 05:21:49 PM
Post by: jechicdr on July 17, 2012, 09:42:32 PM
Post by: Archery King on July 18, 2012, 04:22:05 PM
Post by: jechicdr on July 18, 2012, 07:40:12 PM
Legal or not legal its why cant you just shoot with a regular peep like the rest of the world? there are thing out the called a "gimick" and that is one of them. :twocents:Why not shoot traditional gear, skip the peep altogether. Why not throw out your dropaway rests, your compound bow letoff, your bow sight, your release, your stabilizers, your carbon and aluminum arrows, your plastic vanes, your metal broadheads, your custom strings.
The peep has some strengths, simplicity being one. It has some weaknesses, namely the amount of light it lets through and having to line up your peep with your anchor point and some people the end of their nose. I don't know about most people, but my nose is not right under my eye...not even the one in the middle of my forehead. The rubber tubing on my last peep would break about every 30th shot. Next argument would be to get a tubeless peep and spend all my time getting my peep to line up.
The Anchor Sight is a tool, and it works well for everyone that has one that I have heard from.
Post by: boneaddict on July 18, 2012, 07:51:42 PM
I wouldn't call it that but then again, I think its a worthless gimmick. Good discussion
Post by: MAVsled on July 18, 2012, 07:52:21 PM
Legal or not legal its why cant you just shoot with a regular peep like the rest of the world? there are thing out the called a "gimick" and that is one of them. :twocents:
in the early 80's: there were no peeps and the only release were your fingers...even on the compounds back then. no loops or release triggers etc.
my early bows were a Bear Whitetail Hunter and later a Jennings T-Star Hunter. My sight pins were metal with fingernail polish applied to the ends. and a 55lb Bow took some pulling-pushing to draw back too
Post by: Archery King on July 19, 2012, 03:46:53 PM
Post by: jechicdr on July 19, 2012, 09:57:01 PM