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Equipment & Gear => Archery Gear => Topic started by: hntrspud on August 07, 2013, 01:32:45 PM

Title: Whats the difference??
Post by: hntrspud on August 07, 2013, 01:32:45 PM: What are the differences in sights that makes one better than the other. I already take into account plastic, cheap, or confusing adjustments. But whats the difference between a 100 dollar trophy ridge sight, or a spott hogg sight that is right around the same price on ebay (cant remember the name). Or a Copper John? I know tru glo has frailty issues so Ive read. Pls enlighten me. I see on here all the time, SPOTT HOGG all the way, or what have you.
Title: Re: Whats the difference??
Post by: JLS on August 07, 2013, 01:39:28 PM: Look at the metals they are made out of, how they are adjusted, the warranty on pins, etc., do they have markings for micro adjusting.

I have a Spott Hogg, but I don't think it's the end-all be-all. Don't over look the Montana Black Gold sights either. They are an excellent sight and have an outstanding warranty/customer service.
Title: Re: Whats the difference??
Post by: norsepeak on August 07, 2013, 01:51:35 PM: marketing hype....I've used my tru-glo in every weather and in every terrain washington has to offer for over 15 years with no issues. Even dropped my bow out of treestand with no issues.
Title: Re: Whats the difference??
Post by: daddysprad on August 07, 2013, 02:18:10 PM: Other that quality materials, for me, it's the horizontal vs vertical sight pins....what you feel comfortable with. That's why I like the Trophy Ridge.
Title: Re: Whats the difference??
Post by: hntrspud on August 07, 2013, 02:41:50 PM: Quote from: daddysprad on August 07, 2013, 02:18:10 PM
Other that quality materials, for me, it's the horizontal vs vertical sight pins....what you feel comfortable with. That's why I like the Trophy Ridge.

What model of the Trophy ridge do you have?
Title: Re: Whats the difference??
Post by: daddysprad on August 07, 2013, 03:12:08 PM: I have the Rhino (about 3-4 years old). I looked online before I replied and I don't think they make it any more. Mine had 5 vertical sight pins and I removed 2. They were all vertical from the base of the sight. Some of the new ones have one on the bottom and others on the top...too confusing for me. I like it especially for low light because the pin doesn't cover the target area when the critter is approachingif that makes sense). It'is also easy to adjust and lock into place.
Title: Re: Whats the difference??
Post by: 724wd on August 07, 2013, 04:23:41 PM: Quote from: norsepeak on August 07, 2013, 01:51:35 PM
marketing hype....I've used my tru-glo in every weather and in every terrain washington has to offer for over 15 years with no issues. Even dropped my bow out of treestand with no issues.

:yeah: :tup: i love my $80 Tru-Glo Xtreme Tool-less!
Title: Re: Whats the difference??
Post by: Coastal_native on August 11, 2013, 07:45:08 PM: Quote from: 724wd on August 07, 2013, 04:23:41 PM
Quote from: norsepeak on August 07, 2013, 01:51:35 PM
marketing hype....I've used my tru-glo in every weather and in every terrain washington has to offer for over 15 years with no issues. Even dropped my bow out of treestand with no issues.

:yeah: :tup: i love my $80 Tru-Glo Xtreme Tool-less!

I just put one of these on my bow a few months ago. The tool-less adjustment makes me a little nervous still. Give me some comforting words please. :)
Title: Re: Whats the difference??
Post by: 724wd on August 11, 2013, 08:18:41 PM: never had it loosen up in 6 years! :tup: the little turning stud pegs are kinda a weak spot. i replaced them with the appropriate sized long allen screws from ACE hardware. more torque to really get them tight! :tup:
Title: Re: Whats the difference??
Post by: hughjorgan on August 11, 2013, 08:47:29 PM: Had a tru glo on one of my bows for a while with the tool less adjustment, held up fine, though over time the tool less feature can loosen up. I would just check them before I shot and all is good
Title: Re: Whats the difference??
Post by: JJD on August 18, 2013, 12:24:33 AM: Quote from: JLS on August 07, 2013, 01:39:28 PM
Look at the metals they are made out of, how they are adjusted, the warranty on pins, etc., do they have markings for micro adjusting.

I have a Spott Hogg, but I don't think it's the end-all be-all. Don't over look the Montana Black Gold sights either. They are an excellent sight and have an outstanding warranty/customer service.
:yeah:
I have a Trophy Ridge and get wash out with my pins being too bright against certain back grounds. The PhotoChromatic system on the Black Gold has my eye, I just wonder how well it actually works.
Title: Re: Whats the difference??
Post by: hntrspud on August 18, 2013, 08:36:25 PM: Well I ended up getting a trophy ridge, VI5. 5 Vertical pins. I love it, I didn't know if I would like the vertical pins, but now after shooting it, I wont go back. Just about got it dialed in. Couple minor adjustments to go. I looked at the toolless adj sight, but figured its another thing for me to lose. Thanks for all the help
Title: Re: Whats the difference??
Post by: carpsniperg2 on August 18, 2013, 08:39:53 PM: You will be happy with it. I have shot vertical pins for years and been very happy. This year they have me shooting the new react sight and it's the first horizontal pin sight I have used in years. I am falling into my place with it but can't say I wont switch back :chuckle:
Title: Re: Whats the difference??
Post by: turkeyfeather on August 18, 2013, 08:42:08 PM: Quote from: hntrspud on August 18, 2013, 08:36:25 PM
Well I ended up getting a trophy ridge, VI5. 5 Vertical pins. I love it, I didn't know if I would like the vertical pins, but now after shooting it, I wont go back. Just about got it dialed in. Couple minor adjustments to go. I looked at the toolless adj sight, but figured its another thing for me to lose. Thanks for all the help
I put that same sight on 2 years ago. I wont go back to a horizontal pin sight. I dont know why more companies dont make them.