Post by: krapmit on November 19, 2014, 08:13:56 PM
What goes in to a bow sight to make it better to spend more money?
Post by: jrebel on November 19, 2014, 08:18:51 PM
I refuse to pay 250-500 dollars for a sight....it is ridiculous. A lot of the time you are buying the brand name, newest, best thing on the market. Buy last years model and save a ton. :tup:
You can find a really good sight between $100-200's. Fine / Micro adjust, fiber wrapped, usually a metal allow for lightweight and strong platform.
Post by: HUNTINCOUPLE on November 19, 2014, 08:35:16 PM
Post by: lokidog on November 19, 2014, 08:37:20 PM
In those price ranges, I would recommend checking out the IQ bow sights as their little alignment dot system is awesome. I don't have one but had the similar no peep thing on my last bow and loved it.
As jrebel said, micro adjustability and a bright sight are what to look for. I like a small/thin fiber.
Go to Cabelas or somewhere and take a couple to a dimly lit area to compare, there are noticeable differences in brightness.
Post by: bowhunterwa87 on November 19, 2014, 08:38:18 PM
Post by: xXLojackXx on November 19, 2014, 08:59:34 PM
I run a 5 pin wrapped Spot Hogg Hogg Father for many reasons. Spot hogg sights are bullet proof, the pins are bright and tiny (all green & first 4 @.019" and last pin @ .010"), the 7" dovetail for better accuracy, micro adjustability for dialing in and splitting hairs, 2nd and 3rd axis leveling (read up on it, it's real and can cause a gut shot vs lethal shot), freestyle slider for practice at longer range than 60 yards without crowding up my pin housing, and mostly because it works for me and I have 100% confidence it won't fail me. For those reasons and needs, it's worth the $400+ price tag to me.
Post by: krapmit on November 19, 2014, 09:09:03 PM
Lojack, are you saying the hogg father's fifth pin adjusts?
Post by: krapmit on November 19, 2014, 09:10:24 PM
Post by: 724wd on November 19, 2014, 09:15:36 PM
Post by: Jingles on November 19, 2014, 09:16:34 PM
Post by: xXLojackXx on November 19, 2014, 09:32:54 PM
Lojack, are you saying the hogg father's fifth pin adjusts?
No, the 5 pins are set at 20-60 yards. Then if you use the freestyle slider, your 60 pin is the pin you use for aiming at 60+ yards.
Post by: jrebel on November 19, 2014, 09:52:53 PM
I shoot the xr2 right now and love it. I love a single pin more so I will be switching next year.
http://g5outdoors.com/product_detail/30 (http://g5outdoors.com/product_detail/30)
Post by: Emptyhanded on November 19, 2014, 10:04:51 PM
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Post by: Jellymon on November 19, 2014, 10:13:00 PM
So for between $80 and $150 what is your favorite sight that has micro adjust, 5 pin, wrapped and small pins? I've always wanted smaller pins.
Spot hogg right on. Theyre about $150, have the exact same pins, guard, wrap, and pin adjustment as the $200+ hoggs. It just doesnt have the micro gang adjustment or 2nd/3rd axis adjustment. But the dovetail clamp on it adjusts very smoothly and easily, no sticking. I use the spot hogg hunter on my main bow and love it. I have the right on on my backup bow and its been a great solid sight. Their pins are very bright as well. I can still see my .19 pins well after legal shooting light ends.
Post by: krapmit on November 20, 2014, 07:57:51 AM
Post by: Dhoey07 on November 20, 2014, 08:01:41 AM
So I guess my old martin 5 Pin with painted pins is a little obsolete? Even though I can still put 5 out of 5 in a golf ball sized bulls eye at 30 yards.
Careful not to break arrows or rip fletching doing that
Post by: brianb231 on November 20, 2014, 08:09:57 AM
To answer your question I think the higher price offers you more flexibility. Not to mention good quality, bright pins and very customizable.
Just my 2 :twocents:
Post by: Band on November 20, 2014, 08:30:06 AM
So for between $80 and $150 what is your favorite sight that has micro adjust, 5 pin, wrapped and small pins? I've always wanted smaller pins.That's the same criteria I had when I was looking for a sight recently and I ended up buying the Trophy Ridge Hit Man. I bought the 7-pin but they have a 5-pin too. It's a great sight for me and very durable, which is also important to me.
Post by: snarkybull on November 20, 2014, 10:33:57 AM
I have the armortech and love it.
Post by: BABackcountryBwhntr on November 20, 2014, 04:18:28 PM
Post by: Piscatory_5 on December 22, 2014, 09:49:32 PM
So for between $80 and $150 what is your favorite sight that has micro adjust, 5 pin, wrapped and small pins? I've always wanted smaller pins.
I have a couple MBG's, one a Vengeance custom. For your price range check the TruGlo Rival Hunter. I have one and it has micro and toolless (for windage and elevation), pins are still allen wrench and manual slide. Even comes with a light and the pins are graduated .029"-.010". About $130.
Post by: huntnnw on December 22, 2014, 10:01:02 PM
Post by: BULLBLASTER on December 24, 2014, 11:27:02 AM