range on pins?

Discussion in 'Whitetail Deer Hunting' started by shawnuk2k, Aug 13, 2012.

  1. shawnuk2k

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    i was just wondering whats the average yardage on their set up on their sights. i have only 3 pins, and was just wondering if maybe i should spread them out or keep close?
     
  2. hunter97

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    20, 30, 40. My 20 yard pin is on from 0-20
     
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    My bow shoots flat from 0-20 so 20, 30, 40, 50. If your bow drops a decent amout from 10 to 20 I'd suggest 10, 20, 30 because when you got buck fever you need to know where that arrow is going to hit because things get crazy.
     
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    20, 30, 40 I'm wanting a two pin sight with a floating pin for long range practice. I only shoot out to 30 yards at a deer at the moment and don't think it will increase.
     
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    Single pin sight.. Set at 25.. Flat to about 33..
     
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    3 pins 20, 30, 40
     
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    5 pins-20,30,40,50,60
     
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    7 pins, one for every 10 yards starting at 10, 20, 30 etc... I used to shoot flat to 20 yards with my top pin, but i increased my arrow weight to 530 grains so my drop off is more drastic this year.
     
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    Same here. I also know where to position the pin for longer shots. I generally practice from 40 - 60 yards.
     
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    30, 40, 50, 60, 70 here. my bow is only an inch and a half difference from 0-30 yards, so no need for a closer pin
     
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    I have the same thing its nice have one pin out to 30 yards. It will make it simple in the woods considering i probably wont take a shot passed 30 yards
     
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    Yes Im so happy for that myself! Ill shoot up to 50 (if the conditions are right) on a buck but doe im 30 yards and under myself...so its helpful!
     
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    Very helpful. Less thinking and thats always good thing lol.
     
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    for the guys running thier pins 20, 30, 40yrds, do you have trouble shooting inbetween yards? For example 26 yards, are you going to shoot your 2nd pin or 3rd pin? I have a 3 pin sight and im set at 20,30,40 but I seem to have trouble keeping tight groups at inbetween yards. Im new to bow hunting so I am just wondering what you guys suggest.
     
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    I tend to use the gap if its in the middle. Its good to keep shooting odd ranges and get used to it. I like to close my eyes and walk for a while from my target, then turn around, hit the range finders on it, then shoot. after a while you get the feel for your bow and it gets easy.
     
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    0-20 pin at 20yd, 30yd pin, 40yd pin, and 50yd pin (which I hit pretty well withing a small plate size group!
     
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    10, 20, 30, 40.

    10 - 30 are evenly spaced. My 40 is a little lower and I'm able to shoot to 50 before the drop becomes too great.
     
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    1 pin adjustable. I have it sighted in out to 40,buy don't think I would shoot at a deer at 40.
     
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    Right now I have a 3 pin that I hate. 20, 30 and 40.

    Had a 6 pin. It was 20, 30, 40, 50, 60 75 and 85. I miss that one.
     
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    I find it hard to believe that these 20yd pins are dead on from 0-20. Personally I have to use my 30yd at 9yd to be dead on.

    What is the definition of dead on? Mine is hitting a quarter sized circle. That may be why mine is t dead on fro
    0-20. Who knows!
     

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