3 or 5 pin slider with heavy arrows

[Whitetaildown215]

Trying to decide between a 3 or 5 pin slider. My arrows are 530 grains at 267fps. 99% of my hunting will be from a tree with under 40 yard shots. The other 1% will be when I hope to get back out west every couple years. I know pin gap will be greater with the 3 pin but as long as it can adjust to say 80 yards I'm good with that. Those that have a setup similar what do you guys think?

 

[jmez]

I shoot a 5 pin slider with 515 grain arrows. No issues with pin gaps. I don't know what my speed is but would guess close to what you are shooting. I can get out to 120 yards without a problem. I haven't shot it farther than that.

I like the 5 pin set up. I have 20-60 fixed and can use the slider for longer practice.

 

[Bowhunter50]

I switched to a ~500 grain arrow this year. Arrow speed is about 270 FPS according to the sight tape that best matches the trajectory of my arrow, so take it for what it’s worth. I use a 3 pin slider with pins set at 25, 40 and 50. I haven’t hunted with this set up but I have been shooting a lot with it. The pin gap isn’t terrible in my opinion. I’ve been practicing shots at 30, 35, and 45 just to make sure I’m ready for that type of shot and I feel I’ve become proficient at pin gapping those distances. I could always dial to 45 etc if I had the time though. I’ve been shooting out to 80 with the dial no problem. Hope this helps. I know some guys like the dial with 5 pins though.


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[Txelkhunter]

Your setup is really close to mine, I'm running a 570grain arrow, its runs about 263 FPS, I use a 5 pin MBG with pins set at 20, 30, 40, 50, 60 then use the wheel to dial out to 100yds if I'm feeling daring. Personally I love it, my normal practice range is with my bottom 60yd pin, the pin gap isn't bad at all to me.

 

[TJ]

I prefer a 5 pin slider. I tried a 3 pin but could not get much distance without having the housing interfere with my arrow.
I am shooting a lighter arrow though, and my speeds are around 264 fps.

 

[Joe Holden]

I'm still playing with my set up but here are my specs
78.5# Hoyt Spyder Turbo, 29.5" Draw length, 560ish grain arrow @ 280 (ish), Spot Hogg Fast Eddie XL 5 pin

With the distance between my D-loop and peep sight, I've got 20-60 fixed and have markings to 100 accurately with room to allow for markings to 120 with certainty. I had 3 pins but didnt like how the pins were set at 20, 40, 60 with the trajectory of the arrow. So i sent my sight back to S.H. and they added 2 more pins. I will say that with the S.H. housing, the wire will allow you to trace down a trued line when pin gapping and I did like the 3 pin setting with lighter arrows, just not with these heavy guys.

 

[Elkeatr]

Trying to decide between a 3 or 5 pin slider. My arrows are 530 grains at 267fps. 99% of my hunting will be from a tree with under 40 yard shots. The other 1% will be when I hope to get back out west every couple years. I know pin gap will be greater with the 3 pin but as long as it can adjust to say 80 yards I'm good with that. Those that have a setup similar what do you guys think?

I shoot a BG 5 pin slider with 515 gr arrows and don’t have any issues with pin gap

 

[FlyGuy]

I think you will like that set up. I have the acxel 5 pin slider with 496 gr arrows (269) and have no trouble.

My partner just moved up to heavy arrows but has the same sight in a 3 pin version and he likes his as well.

Either are probably fine, but for smaller gaps I prefer 5.



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[Topo_trekker]

I run 5 pin but only use 4 within housing for a quick shot if needed. 3rd pin is mover out 90. Shooting 642gr at 260.


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[nphunter]

I’m shootings a 5 pin as well with plenty of adjustment. If your not planning on taking many shots at all past 40 just go with the 3. You will be able to adjust to shoot out as far as you want still. Really depends on the sight you chose for how far out it will shoot and how far it is mounted from the riser.

 

[87TT]

I have a 5 pin MBG slider on one bow and an MBG 6 pin fixed on the other. They both have the same sight housing and first 4 pins are .19. On the slider, the bottom pin is .10 and the fixed, the bottom 2. I like practicing at the longer range but haven't decided which will be the first string for hunting (elk). With the fixed, I have them set at 20, 30, 40, 50, 60, 70 and can shoot out to 80 without having to dial anything. MBG can even make an 8 pin if ordered. I originally bought the fixed to save money as it was about $100 less than the slider. Would have been even less but I got the Rush with the Revenge base for the 3rd axis adjustment. (it is kind of steep here in Idaho)

 

[Gumbo]

I shoot 6 pins on my slider (and fixed) and feel it is the most efficient and effective system for me because 70 is my max hunting shot. 5 would be good too, and 3 would be too limiting in hunting scenarios and doesn't allow me to maximize my pin setup.

 

[87TT]

Yep. Don't think I would shoot an animal at 70 unless maybe a quick follow up; I bought the 2nd bow as a back up so which ever one is my main hunting bow will probably get the slider just because but who knows.