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choosing a new bow sight

Discussion in 'Equipment Reviews' started by julien, Jul 7, 2012.

  1. julien

    julien Weekend Warrior

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    i currently have a trophy ridge V3 as my sight, but i want something with more pins so i can have pins for longer ranges. any suggestions on what sight i should get?
     
  2. AUbowhunter

    AUbowhunter Weekend Warrior

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    I am in the same boat you are. I have a three pin sight and want more, but don't want a bunch of pins blocking my view on every shot. Give G5 sights a look, they have three fixed pins and one floating pin that can go out to 100 yards or so. Good luck, keep us posted.
     
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    rknierim Die Hard Bowhunter

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    I just got a Trophy Ridge FireWire V5. AWESOME!! I love it. Wasn't too sure I would like the smaller diameter pins, but they are so bright I actually like it a lot better.
     
  4. julien

    julien Weekend Warrior

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    thanks

    i really want a new sight cause i only have 3 pins and a need more for those extra distances. i really like the vertical pins and was looking at the trophy ridge v5 and the firewire but ill check out those g5.
     
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    VA Bowbender Die Hard Bowhunter

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    I'm thinking of trying this one. It comes in a 5 and 7 pin also.

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    Archer Extreme AXT Carbon Carnivore 5 Pin .019" Sight, Black.

    • 3K C.B.R. Carbon Bracket Ridge. A carbon fiber bracket & pin guard for superior strength. (Patent Pending)
    • EZ Tech. A tool-less micro-pin adjust system for fast individual pin adjustments. (Patent Pending)
    • F.H. Fiber Harness. This bracket system allows maximum light for each pin. (Patent Pending)
    • V.A.C. Vibration Absorbing Coat. Rubberized clear coat diminishes the effects of vibration.
    • C.C.P. Center Core Pin. Stainless-steel tube pins provides superior strength & protection.
    • 5 x.019’’ ultra super-flex fiber-optic pins in green, red, and yellow.
    • Absolute-zero pin-gap spacing is possible with true-optic pin size.
    • 2" sight housing offers maximum field of view in low-light conditions.
    • Rear LED deployment for easy access and ultimate concealment.
    • Laser marking for horizontal & elevation adjustments.
    • Precision micro-adjustment for horizontal & elevation.
    • Tool-less lockdown knobs for fast in-field adjustments.
    • RH/LH adjustable. Simply reverse bracket so the bubble is on top of the pin guard.
    • Fully-machined 6061 T6 aluminum construction from solid billet.
    • 2nd axis gang adjustment AND 3rd axis adjustable level system.


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  6. julien

    julien Weekend Warrior

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    alright, thanks i really appreciate the insight
     
  7. julien

    julien Weekend Warrior

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    no pun intended
     
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    If you shoot a Mathews I've got an axion GLX 7 pin I'd sell you. Looks great with the gridlock riser on the z7 line of bows.
     
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    I'm new to the to this forum. But here goes nothing. I like the Spot-Hogg sights. When I was in this same boat , went with the Tommy Hogg with a 3 pin head. Any thig past 40 yards I just move the wheel. I use my 30 yard pin as the floater and it works great for me. I will say I had some noise but a quick call to Spot-Hogg all problens were resolved in just a few minutes. Good luck.
     
  10. Bowhunter29

    Bowhunter29 Weekend Warrior

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    Try glo 5 pin sight it has descending pin sizes and is really easy to adjust I love it look it up
     
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    julien Weekend Warrior

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    alright thanks guys
     

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