Post by: returnofsid on April 28, 2014, 09:25:24 AM
The sight we went with was a Fuse Carbon Blade Interceptor 7 pin (only because it was actually less expensive than the 5 pin).
Well, I'm attempting to do some research on this sight, maybe even find an instruction manual, with absolutely zero success! Why is that??
Anyway, how would you all recommend that I sight it in? I shoot the occasional 3D tournament but don't care about my score, and I hunt deer and elk. I've heard, that with newer bows, setting a 20 AND 30 yard pin can sometimes be a waste, as those pins end up so close together that they aren't both needed. Is this true? Should I set a 20, 40, 50, etc., skipping the 30 yard distance? OR, Should I set a 30, 40, 50 etc., skipping the 20 yard distance? OR, Should I just set 20, 30, 40, 50 etc?
This is the first new bow I've owned. Previously, I had a 2004 Mathews SQ2 with a 3 pin sight and a 2007 Hoyt Vectrix Xt500 with a 4 pin sight. With these setups, I've kept almost all of my practice at 50 yards or less, occasionally stacking pins to attempt the 60 and 70 yard targets.
So far, I've only shot it at 20 yards, in my back yard. I hope to get up to our club range this afternoon, where I can really put some distance shots through it! Any and all help and suggestions would be greatly appreciated!
Post by: sakoshooter on April 28, 2014, 10:57:47 AM
Question: Are you sure you're getting 299 with that set up? That seems awful fast. Don't know of anyone getting that speed from that set up.
Post by: jrebel on April 28, 2014, 11:01:46 AM
You are correct that 20 and 30 will be close...but I would rather have a 20 yard pin than a 90 and those are really your two options.
Hope that helps.
Post by: returnofsid on April 28, 2014, 11:18:11 AM
I think I'll stick to the traditional 20, 30, 40, etc.
Post by: scottcrb on April 28, 2014, 11:18:51 AM
Post by: jrebel on April 28, 2014, 11:20:03 AM
Post by: RadSav on April 28, 2014, 11:44:55 AM
In hunting you are probably not going to use those last two pins on that sight anyway. So where the first one is set shouldn't make any difference at all. I'd set it for 20 and if you start having issues pull it off or swing it around for a 90. Going to be just for looks more than likely anyway. Though 90 yards is a great distance to practice :tup:
What were you trying to find out about that sight? It's a pretty neat little sight, but no longer available since they went to the cheaper Dual Rod. You got the better one IMO!
Post by: D-Rock425 on April 28, 2014, 12:40:57 PM
Post by: returnofsid on April 28, 2014, 01:54:39 PM
Post by: RadSav on April 28, 2014, 02:20:12 PM
Luckily, I didn't buy it based on the faulty chrono lol. I'd already decided to buy it. The chrono was after the fact.
Bad Chrony or not that bow should be great! Sounds like you got it set up well too :tup: And, other than the hubcaps, it's way more pretty than that ugly new model ;)
Post by: returnofsid on April 28, 2014, 02:24:23 PM
Luckily, I didn't buy it based on the faulty chrono lol. I'd already decided to buy it. The chrono was after the fact.
Bad Chrony or not that bow should be great! Sounds like you got it set up well too :tup: And, other than the hubcaps, it's way more pretty than that ugly new model ;)
Hubcaps? I thought those were training wheels...
Post by: RadSav on April 28, 2014, 02:40:20 PM
Hubcaps? I thought those were training wheels...
:chuckle: Hubcaps on the end of the riser tubes. I'll never get use to the beautiful tube work and flawless transition to stabilizer, sight and suppressor hardware. And then they slap those ugly blocky hubcaps on the ends. Even worse, instead of making them look nice and fitted for 2014 they changed the rest of the bow to match the ugly hubcaps :rolleyes: I guess everyone does like to stop and look at a twisted, bloody car wreck ;)
I think you did great getting the model you did. I like those!
Post by: returnofsid on April 28, 2014, 02:57:55 PM
Post by: RadSav on April 28, 2014, 03:31:00 PM
Thanks! Now they'll probably drive me nuts! Haha
Could be worse :chuckle: I just ordered the wife's Carbon Spyder :puke:
Post by: returnofsid on April 28, 2014, 03:51:50 PM
(https://farm6.staticflickr.com/5575/14037773715_d015ed0def_b.jpg)
Post by: RadSav on April 28, 2014, 03:58:54 PM
Have you tried mounting your quiver bracket yet? I'm curious as to whether it is compatible with that sight. I've never tried to put those two together. In my head I'm having a hard time making them work.
Post by: returnofsid on April 28, 2014, 04:06:33 PM
It would bother me more that your bow is backward :chuckle:
Have you tried mounting your quiver bracket yet? I'm curious as to whether it is compatible with that sight. I've never tried to put those two together. In my head I'm having a hard time making them work.
As a matter of fact, yes I've 'tried.' It is compatible, as the site has a spot where the Tightspot bracket fits perfectly. However, for some reason, the mounting screws seem to be too large of a diameter. I'd planned on taking it to the archery tech today, to have him mount it for me, but halfway between Spokane and Cda, I received a call that forced me to turn around...Ugh! That seems to be how my entire day has gone so far. Anyway, I called him, explaining my thoughts. He said that the Tightspot bracket mounting bolts WILL fit that sight. He explained that Tightspot only sends one size of bolts, and that they fit almost all sights, including the one I have. Hmmm. I'm going to try again, but I'm not going to force them in. If all else fails, I'll run it out to him in the next few days. I think I left an arrow out there anyway. I took 3 with me...now I only have 2...though it might be in the Suburban somewhere. Today, I swear I'm losing my mind with all the running around I've done, getting absolutely nothing accomplished!
Post by: RadSav on April 28, 2014, 05:18:34 PM
Today, I swear I'm losing my mind with all the running around I've done, getting absolutely nothing accomplished!
Geeze, it sounds like you are self employed! :chuckle:
Post by: returnofsid on April 29, 2014, 04:25:22 PM
Post by: returnofsid on April 29, 2014, 10:39:04 PM
28" draw length and 440 grain arrows form a Hoyt CE-G3...You should buy that Chrony :chuckle: You'd sell a lot of bows if you had guys shoot through that one ;) That's about 20 fps faster than that bow should shoot at 65#!
In hunting you are probably not going to use those last two pins on that sight anyway. So where the first one is set shouldn't make any difference at all. I'd set it for 20 and if you start having issues pull it off or swing it around for a 90. Going to be just for looks more than likely anyway. Though 90 yards is a great distance to practice :tup:
What were you trying to find out about that sight? It's a pretty neat little sight, but no longer available since they went to the cheaper Dual Rod. You got the better one IMO!
I guess I'm looking for anything that I can, from the manufacturer. Instructions, specs, etc. I cannot even find any information on the manufacturer's website. I've searched Youtube, with very little success, also.
Post by: RadSav on April 30, 2014, 12:49:08 AM
What were you trying to find out about that sight? It's a pretty neat little sight, but no longer available since they went to the cheaper Dual Rod. You got the better one IMO!
I guess I'm looking for anything that I can, from the manufacturer. Instructions, specs, etc. I cannot even find any information on the manufacturer's website. I've searched Youtube, with very little success, also.
The Carbon Blade bow sight is still pretty much a Fuse version of Axion Archery's sights. Fuse usually has there twist to it, but the adjustments and the concepts are still the same. Actually, pretty much the same as nearly every micro gang adjustable sight made in the past couple decades ;)
* Micro Gang adjust for windage
* Micro Gang adjust for elevation
* Individual pin adjustment (allen head)
* 2nd Axis adjustment via oblong allen mounting screw hole
* 3rd Axis adjustment via bubble level mounting screw
You could easily lose your mind trying to get the 3rd axis on this type of sight set and secured. But it does happen if you can keep your sanity. When setting the 3rd axis you will soon realize why top target shooters are willing to pay the big bucks for Spot Hogg and Sure-Loc :chuckle: Second axis isn't too difficult.
Not much available online from Axion Archery either. But I'm sure you could call and ask for instructions for any of their micro adjust sights and be ok. Won't be exactly the same thing, but so dang close you won't miss a thing. Will be basically the same thing as the current model micro adjust Fuse Helix Micro as well.
Post by: returnofsid on April 30, 2014, 09:44:44 AM
Post by: RadSav on April 30, 2014, 10:56:33 AM
UHOH! I guess I'm going to have to research 2nd Axis and 3rd Axis, so I understand what those actually are...
:chuckle: You'll be Doomed! :chuckle:
Spot Hogg does instructions better than anyone. You pins work differently, but you will understand if you open the instructions for the Hogg-It sight at this link http://spot-hogg.com/interactive/ (http://spot-hogg.com/interactive/)
Post by: returnofsid on April 30, 2014, 02:47:45 PM
It would bother me more that your bow is backward :chuckle:
Have you tried mounting your quiver bracket yet? I'm curious as to whether it is compatible with that sight. I've never tried to put those two together. In my head I'm having a hard time making them work.
Here's the Tight Spot Quiver, attached.