Sight level

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  1. BB4tw

    BB4tw Die Hard Bowhunter

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    Do you have one?
    Do you use it?
    Do you ignore it?
    Do you remove it?

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  2. The Old Man

    The Old Man Grizzled Veteran

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    Now I'll have to look at noon when I get home for lunch. If I have one, I don't use it, I ignore it, and haven't removed it.

    If I don't have one, well, I don't have one. :confused:
     
  3. Coop

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    My sight has one, I seldom pay much attention to it except in treestands with a weird angle shot to make sure I am not twisted out of form.
     
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    have one and use it all the time... a few degrees of bow tilt doesn't make much difference under 30 yards... but at longer distances it does... check it every shot at the range to get my hold and form consistant, then if I have to make a quick shot in the field at least I know my muscles know the right hold and my shot will be good no mater the range
     
  5. BB4tw

    BB4tw Die Hard Bowhunter

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    I noticed that I never used mine so I took it off to free up more sight picture.

    I reserve the right to put it back and make a conscious effort to use it should the need arise.
     
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    maxpetros Grizzled Veteran

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    I use it all the time. Very important to my shot process


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  7. SharpEyeSam

    SharpEyeSam Legendary Woodsman

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    There is one on my HHA sights. Every now and then I will look at it when I draw.
     
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    MnHunterr Legendary Woodsman

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    Use mine all the time.
     
  9. Bowhunter0132

    Bowhunter0132 Weekend Warrior

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    I have one and use it during every shot. I only give it a quick glance, then my focus switches to executing a good shot.
     
  10. L.C.B.H

    L.C.B.H Newb

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    Every one of my sights has one,i would not shoot a sight without one and i use it on every shot i take.Practice or hunting.
     
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    Longstriker Weekend Warrior

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    My Hogg Father has a sight level that I periodically check, especially on longer shots. What's helped me is to lift my bow up to eye level with my eyes closed, and then see where the bubble is. Thru repetition I've become better at holding my bow level reflexively without checking.
     
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    Had one but it seemed to be more of a distraction. I was looking at the level more than the target.

    Now I buy my HHA sites with just crosshairs on them.
     
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    Ske1etor Weekend Warrior

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    Have it, leveled it and use it. It's the last part of my shot routine before settling the pin.
     
  14. BigHoss

    BigHoss Weekend Warrior

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    My MBG Ascent came with a smaller one. I had the bow shop order the new larger one so that I could see it. I almost had to look over my peep to be able to see the smaller one.
     
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    josephmrtn Weekend Warrior

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    My Trophy Ridge Cypher 5 came with one and I've liked using it... Helps me with my habit of canting my bow slightly and improves my shooting (At least I think it does... Could just be the mindset lol but after all archery is a mental game!)
     
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    ShaneB22 Die Hard Bowhunter

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    I use it and I plan on buying a hamskea easy third axis level in the future so I can be as accurate as I possibly can.
     
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    Top center of my bubble level is my 70 yard pin... So it has its purpose lol
     
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    jd4055 Weekend Warrior

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    Long shots you'll want one...
     
  19. BB4tw

    BB4tw Die Hard Bowhunter

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    I put mine back on. I still don't use it much but it's nice to have it there to glance at for longer shots. As has been mentioned several times. I also like the idea of using it as an "extra pin".
     

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