Single pin vs multi pin

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  1. Crazyhunter

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    Who uses what and why? I have used both but sometimes in the moment I tend to pick the wrong pin. Has anyone else had this problem?
     
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    i use one. never shoot much past 25 yds. no need to have more
     
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    I shoot a single and 30 yards is my Max.
     
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    Two pin fixed. One set at 30, the other at 45.

    Wish most of my shots (out west) were under 30...
     
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    4 and 5 pin sights.

    I haven’t shot past 40 yards at anything with a pulse and probably won’t. But that could change if I get to the point I can make a 50 or 60 yard shot consistently. Probably could do for 3 pins instead of 4 and 5.

    I like the multipin Incase I need to range the animal. I don’t have to adjust the single pin afterwards. Or worse... guess.

    no trees to sit in here so a lot is spot and stalk for the most part. Sometimes you can’t get closer than 30 or 40 yards. You can put a blind up at water though.

    Not had a problem picking the wrong pin so far. Have you had your eyes checked recently?
     
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    When I used to shoot a 5 pin sight I had my top pin set at 25. After that it was 40, 50, 60 and 70.

    Now I have a Spot Hogg 2 pin sight. I hunt with the top pin at 25 yards. I just aim 2" low at 20 yards and 2" high at 30. The second pin is good at 35 yards.

    In the event I need to shoot past 35 yards, if I don't have time to adjust the sight I probably shouldn't take the shot anyway.
     
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    scarps23 Die Hard Bowhunter

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    I like the adjustable single pin for that reason of possibly picking the wrong one. I figure anything over 30 you should be able to adjust slightly for 35 or anything under 30. Aim higher or little lower.

    Anything past 35 I want exact yardage and time to dial in. The only exception in my mind where a multipin would be advantage is elk hunting. I’ve thought about 3 pin with slider for elk. Still like the view of single pin though.


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    scarps23, Oct 25, 2019
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    Single pin slider HHA King pin for the reasons above
     
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    Single pin. I like a clear sight picture
     
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    Hillbilly Jedi Die Hard Bowhunter

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    I have one of each. Single pin Spot Hogg on my Triax and a 5 pin Trophy Ridge on my BTX-28. I like the 5 pin for every reason a multi-pin sight is good and I like the single pin for all the reasons a single pin is good. It all just comes down to personal preference.
     
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    Kfili Die Hard Bowhunter

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    4 pin slider, love it so far. Doesn't solve any of the op issues though. For me, 20 30 40 slider. So i basically have my hunting pins and then can practice out at distance.

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