Black gold whitetail or Spot Hogg fast Eddie

[Mitten_archery13]

I am looking at these two sights for a Mathews v3 27.
Will be shooting a heavy FMJ arrow (600+ grains) fletched with feathers.

Black Gold Whitetail (new) $210

Spot Hogg Fast Eddie dual pin Nock On edition (used) $190
This sight comes with a light and two sight rings. White/ green/ white and an all white ring. Need to purchase sight tapes.


I’m leaning towards the SH because of third axis adjustment and being dual pins. Also that seems to be a good deal for the sight.
Black Gold interests me because the tape is on the inside, brighter pins without a light and it’s nearly half the weight.

How much does 3rd axis matter when hunting from a saddle/ tree stand?

I’m looking for input from anybody with experience between the two sights.



Furthest shot would be 40-45 yards at 20-25’ in the tree.

Thank you.

 

[Zac]

I didn’t know MBG didn’t have a 3rd on some models. So I would always go with the option that gives you a 3rd. Never hurts to have it.

 

[SuperDUECE22]

Spot Hogg hands down
Sight tape is only 10-15$ online and you'll be getting a better sight with more features for basically the same price...... would be a no brainer for me

 

[98XJRC]

I can't comment on the MBG, however I have a Fast Eddie Triple stack and other then the overly large sight housing have been very pleased with the sight. I haven't had a need for using a light as the pins are well lite as is while in a tree at dusk. You become adjusted to the tape being on the outside fairly quickly.

 

[N2TRKYS]

I never cared for SH, so I wouldn’t choose it. I don’t worry about 3rd axis and haven’t seen a reason to.

 

[jbelz]

You're going to want the 3rd axis adjustment, unless you plan to never shoot at an angle.

 

[Hussar]

I like the Spot Hogg sights over the Black Gold. I think SH builds a more durable product. The Black Gold pins are better in my opinion.

I'd lean towards the Fast Eddie. I have one on my bow currently and it's been perfect.

I don't think 3rd axis is quite as big of a deal inside 25 yards, but if you start shooting angles beyond that. You're going to want to be able to adjust the 3rd axis.

 

[Long Cut]

I’ve owned several SH & BG sights on multiple different bows. I will take BG sights for bow hunting whitetails every single time. The pin brightest sets them apart.
Durability wise, I’ve dropped a bow out of a tree, onto a BG sight and didn’t have any issues.

That’s my .02

 

[Kularrow]

I wouldn’t buy a MBG that didn’t have micro wind, micro elevation and micro pins. I had the mountain lite and currently have the Pro Sight, world of difference with the pro pins and micro adjustments.

 

[Mitten_archery13]

Thank you for the responses and input and sorry for my delay in responding. Was out of town with no service.

I decided to purchase the Spot Hogg Fast Eddie. My budget was $200 and felt the SH was a better deal.

It arrived today and will be fletching arrows tomorrow. Should have the bow setup and shooting by next weekend.