Bow sight - all over the map

[lsuTigahs]

First post here, looking for feedback.

Historically ran 5 pin fixed sight. Switched to single pin slider (Trophy Ridge Alpha) for the last 2 seasons, took a few whitetails with it - but ultimately settled on running fixed pin at ~27 yards and aiming high/low due to fiddling with the slider in the heat of the moment.

Recently bought a Burris Oracle 2, trying to find the next edge. Thought process was point and shoot. Have not mounted on bow yet (season just ended) but plan to play with this in offseason.

Came back to center last few days and wanted to see if anyone is running something like the Tophy Ridge Swift Trio. 2 fixed pins and 1 bottom slider. Thought process is 20/30 yard fixed pins and then if anything is further out, will have time to adjust with movement that isn't detected.

Apologies for the rambling post, but have tried almost all the various bow sight options on the market - and have never felt truly comfortable.

Thanks,
Geaux Tigers

 

[Bump79]

Have you looked at the Option Archery 4s?

 

[Legend]

First post here, looking for feedback.

Historically ran 5 pin fixed sight. Switched to single pin slider (Trophy Ridge Alpha) for the last 2 seasons, took a few whitetails with it - but ultimately settled on running fixed pin at ~27 yards and aiming high/low due to fiddling with the slider in the heat of the moment.

Recently bought a Burris Oracle 2, trying to find the next edge. Thought process was point and shoot. Have not mounted on bow yet (season just ended) but plan to play with this in offseason.

Came back to center last few days and wanted to see if anyone is running something like the Tophy Ridge Swift Trio. 2 fixed pins and 1 bottom slider. Thought process is 20/30 yard fixed pins and then if anything is further out, will have time to adjust with movement that isn't detected.

Apologies for the rambling post, but have tried almost all the various bow sight options on the market - and have never felt truly comfortable.

Thanks,
Geaux Tigers

I run the Option 8 with 4 fixed and one slider. Not sure how it gets better than this for hunting.

 

[ddowning]

I have used 5 fixed pins at 20-60 for nearly 30 years. I know use a Spot-Hogg Hogg Father with a 5 pin head. My 60 is my rover. Gives me the option to dial or gap shoot. I never tough the slider on deer unless it is a follow up shot or someone/something wounded it. For turkeys, it is nice to dial the exact yardage past 30 yards.

Before I hunted with my kids every sit, I could have pretty easily gotten by with a 27 yard pin. If you're running 300 fps+ it really makes sense to do that. My brain is so programed to 20-60 with 5 pins, but if I don't have time to range I will just shoot it for 27 yards. If you are a guy that won't shoot past 30, one pin is the way to go.

I'm not really sure whay you're looking for, but there are a lot of different ways that all work. The biggest thing is to pick a system and stick with it and learn it well. Jumping from one thing to another will get confusing under pressure.

 

[lsuTigahs]

Thanks for the feedback, agree switching around is not the best strategy so far.

 

[WCB]

Could just get something like MBG Ascent 3 pin slider. Not sure of the pros vs cons of have 2fixed and 1 slider or just have the whole housing slide.

I shoot a MBG 3 pin slider. top pin 27 yards 2nd pin 40, 3rd pin 50 and use the 50 for the slider beyond 50.