Sunday afternoon I decided to put all the original pieces back on to my first bow. This left me with a 5 pin sight that was not original and no bow to put it on. That is, unless I swap the 5 pin out for the single pin slider on the bow I currently shoot. Current bow set up is in my signature. When I purchased the current bow, I went with the 1 pin slider for white tails, which I mainly hunt. This is my second elk hunt. I have not used anything but the single pin slider on this bow and I prefer the clearer sight picture in the white tail woods. However, I am wondering if not messing with moving the slider will be worth while for the elk hunt. Looking for feedback from people who have hunted elk with both multi-pin and single pin set ups. The 5 pin is NOT a slider. It will be stuck at the distances I sight in for; 30, 40, 50, 60, 70. If I do not opt for the 5 pin, I am thinking about sighting it and taking it along as a back up sight, just in case. Please keep in mind two things before offering your thoughts: 1) I want to here from others who have successfully take an elk with a bow. My first elk hunt was successful, but with a rifle. 2) I am NOT looking for new sight recommendations; I will either stick with the slider or use the 5 pin I already have.
I prefer the adjustable one pin for all hunting. Really like the black gold ascent. What I'm shooting now. I've taken an elk with it. I keep it set at 30 yards. Shoot the 30 yard pin at 20 and 40 yards to know the difference if you need to shoot shorter or longer distances. It really isn't drastic. Aim for an elk at 20 or 40 with your 30 pin in the center. Both will kill the elk assuming you shoot it correctly. The elk I shot I guessed at 40 yards. I aimed my 30 yard pin a few inches high since it happened fast. My arrow hit right where my pin was. I had guessed the distance wrong. He was up hill and only 30 yards. A very poor blood trail eventually led to a nice bull. I think you should try to practice shots in less than ideal situations. On your knees, guess distances, shoot 30 pin at 50. It also makes things more interesting. I feel like you will know your equipment better after failing or succeeding in less than ideal scenarios. If you happen to get a perfect ideal shot it shouldn't matter either way. I feel like for a long ranged shot on an elk. I should take the time to range and not rush the shot. Single pin works for this situation. With that said, I have a good friend that is an avid and good bowhunter. He will only ever use multipin. His reasonings are the same as mine above just with different outcome for him in terms of what he likes.
I shoot a MBG single pin and use the same process for deer. Just wasn't sure how much difference it may make on further shots at elk. But, 50 yards is probably the max distance I would shoot. I don't think I will have enough time to practice to extend my distance beyond that.
