Fixed pin or moveable pin sights and handheld or wrist strap releases

hey guys I'm fairly new to bow hunting and am getting a new compound bow pretty soon. Been trying to figure out what gear I'm gonna get, I'm gonna go into the pro shop and try a few things out but wanted some info and recommendations from y'all. Fixed pin or moveable pin sight for a beginner?and what sights would you guys recommend. Also is there any adjustable pin sights that have a couple fixed pins for quick shots you don't have time to adjust for? And also what releases are best for a beginner, handheld or wrist strap releases? And what releases do you recommend? Not looking to break the bank but have a rainy day fund I've been Savin. Thanks

 

I know when I started I was more comfortable with fixed pin sights because the idea of compensating with a single pin was scary. I know there are a lot of fixed pin sights out there, I would go with what you like and one that has bright pins and easy adjustment meaning only loosening one or two screws. As for a release I wold go with a wrist strap release so you have more feeling of control over your shot. Again there are a lot of brands out there but I have never had a problem with true fire as a brand, especially when starting out. I hope this helped!
Good Luck!

 

You can get a multiple pin head on a slider sight. I know HHA makes one, Montana Black Gold (MBG), and Spot Hogg. Im sure there are others. You can have say 3 fixed pins for 20, 30, 40yrds and then your 40yrd pin can be used as your sliding pin beyond 40yrds. The slide would move the whole gang of pins and you would only use the 40yrd pin as the slider.

I have always used fixed PINs sights but I did recently pick up a Montana Black Gold Ascent slider that I want to experiment with this year. I am going to do the 3 fixed pins and use the bottom as the slider for long range practice only.

Price point on slider sights is higher so just keep that in mind.

 

and I'll second the wrist strap style release. Get a buckle wrist strap and not the velcro. Its quieter and you can always lock it in the same place for consistency. I use a Scott release

 

X2 on the advice. I like the Spot Hogg 7 Deadly Pins as a sight and I’ve shot the Scott Mongoose since it came out years ago. Bought my first off of Bill Scott at a shoot.
Don’t overthink Archery or bowhunting. It’s supposed to be fun.

 

I would recommend a fixed pin sight and a wrist strap release to begin with. Lots of good basic sights as well as releases.


I prefer the Carter Quickie as my release and an Axcel 5 pin sight.