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Discussion in 'Bowhunting Talk' started by TAuth41, Oct 15, 2013.

  1. TAuth41

    TAuth41 Die Hard Bowhunter

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    I bought a AXT Primal X5 sight when I bought my Ballistic and paid $150+ for it and needless to say it is 100% junk. What sight do you guys use and how do you like them. Right now it's between the Axion Gridlock 5 Pin or and Axcel Armortech vision HD? Thoughts? Thanks again to all the awesome members on this sight!


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  2. mab

    mab Weekend Warrior

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    Don't have a clue about any of the sights you listed. Why not something like a Trophy Ridge® Cypher™ 5-Pin Bow Sight. $79.99 at BassPro. If you have the extra $$, buy the Trophy Ridge® React Compound Bow Sight. $149.99 at the same place. Good quality products at a fair price.
    Just my 2 cents. I see you already have/had products made my Trophy Ridge.
     
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    Sword Twilight Hunter, 6 pin but I only use 4. I love it.
     
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    indynotch50 Grizzled Veteran

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    Why was the axt junk (curious)?

    I would got with trophy ridge. I have had 3 sights and it was the best. The pins are crazy bright, the construction is quality and adjustment is easy.
    You could probably sell the primal and get most of your money back. I've heard the react really works well too.
     
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    b_walte15 Weekend Warrior

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    I'm not trying to make your decision harder but I would definitely give Spot Hogg a look. It's what I use and they really do make a great product. They are durable, bright, and pretty easy to adjust. Definitely quality sights..
     
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    TAuth41 Die Hard Bowhunter

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    To keep the sight from adjusting when the screws are in you pretty much have to break an arm and leg tightening them and they strip really easy because the your Allen wrench doesn't fit snug. My bow shop said they would return, which I am. Id really like the Armortech HD but will consider everything. I have an old sight I will use for hunting this weekend and will sight it in next week. Excuse the typos


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  7. SharpEyeSam

    SharpEyeSam Legendary Woodsman

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    CBE TEK Hybrid has really good sights. Very easy to setup. They are built like a tank. I have one on my Creed. With that being said HHA has really good sights too. I have the DS-5519 on my Z7 Magnum. Built like a tank too .Both are really good sights. I like the light on the CBE sight better. Low glow and does not spook game.

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  8. indynotch50

    indynotch50 Grizzled Veteran

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    Ah ok. I like mine so far, but it's completely different than the one you had.

    Excel sights are night, but pricey. If the shop will let you, try shooting with a few, trophy ridge, excel, spott hogg, cbe...
     
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    AUbowhunter Weekend Warrior

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    I'm looking at getting the blackgold ascent. You can custom order pins, also it is a multi pin slider which gives you any distance for practice and the function of multi pins for hunting. Good luck.
     
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    spot hogg tommy hogg with the five pin head is the finest sight I've ever had. Crazy adjustments, super accurate and you can get out to long range for those fun shots


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    Biz Weekend Warrior

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    I am a big fan of the HHA Sights and there customer service is outstanding.
     
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    IAMIKE Weekend Warrior

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    This post should not be overlooked, and he didnt even mention that they have a lifetime warranty. So if something happens you just take it to Scheels/where you bought it and they will swap it out no problem.
     
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    This is the sight Im looking at after the season. I plan on customizing it a little bit as well. :tu:
     

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