Do I need a mult-axis sight?

[orracle]

I am going on my first archery hunt out west and was wondering if I actually need a single pin sight that has 2-3 axis adjustments? Thanks.

 

[renagde]

I found that any distance over 30 yards, i was more accurate with a 3rd axis adjustment. I would say it's worth it.

 

[Drop Tines]

I am going on my first archery hunt out west and was wondering if I actually need a single pin sight that has 2-3 axis adjustments? Thanks.

You might say that if your effective range is greater than 30 yards than yes. Especially if you’re on mountainous terrain. But I’m the over critical thinker. I play this scenario in my head, - if the biggest buck/bull I’d ever seen steps out and I missed or wounded that animal would it have been because I chose not to get “X”? It would leave me haunted the rest of my life. Now there’s many other factors such as practice that might mean more but those adjustment are there for a reason.


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[HonkeyMcGee88]

I'm just getting into the whole archery game and went from an Axion to an Axcel Accutouch slider.

If you get a decent sight of any brand it's gonna be something like 200 bucks(not super familiar with this as I just had one in mind)?

What is an equal quality sight that has a 3rd axis going to cost, maybe an extra hundred bucks?

Look at the big picture of your whole bow setup. A bow is a grand or so, rest..100 or more, stabilizer the same, quivers the same, couple hundred bucks for some really good arrows, etc.

Like other have said, I'd hate for my one shot at a nice animal to possibly be compromised because I didnt want to change sights whether it was because of the cost, not wanting to set it up, or whatever the case was.

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[*zap*]

I saw a spot hogg seven pin in the classies a bit ago.

 

[orracle]

I saw a spot hogg seven pin in the classies a bit ago.

Was mainly looking at single pin setups and spot Hogg’s were close to the top.

 

[renagde]

Axcel Accu Hunter. You can find those for cheap and they're high quality.

 

[*zap*]

Was mainly looking at single pin setups and spot Hogg’s were close to the top.

Spot Hogg is something that you really cannot go wrong with. Very durable and user friendly. I would check the AT classifieds for what you want.

 

[orracle]

Spot Hogg is something that you really cannot go wrong with. Very durable and user friendly. I would check the AT classifieds for what you want.

Thanks, I just scoured the forums based on your recommendations.

 

[orracle]

Also, this may be a noob question but in a hunting situation how do you determine how much to adjust for windage and/or elevation? Target shooting you can obviously make adjustments based on previous shots. I also understand that lots of practice in different conditions is a good teacher but was curious if there were other tips/hacks?

 

[Brendan]

You don't need a single pin, many would argue a multi pin sight is better.

3rd axis adjustment - pay for it and learn how to use it if you want and angled shot to hit where you aim at any distance.

I never adjust windage, just hold off.... (After I've sighted in of course)

 

[Gumbo]

You could also very easily check the axes on you current sight/bow. There is always a chance they are OK as is. First level your bow vertically using carpenters level or door jam and check your bubble. If it is centered that is good. Second, hang a small, very thin string plumb bob off of the front or back of your sight and see if all your pins line up perfectly behind or in front of the string while the bubble is leveled. If so that is good. Finally, check your 3rd axis at full draw by dropping a plumb bob from the ceiling to near the floor and line your pins up vertically on the string while aiming up or down at a 45* angle or so. If the bubble stays level your 3rd axis is good too. If any of these are off and you want to shoot more than 30 yards I'd get a new sight with axis adjustments, however 3rd axis adjustments are only needed for angled shots, but if you are dropping the money on a new sight I'd just get it anyway, especially of you are a treestand hunter. You could also theoretically shim your sight for axis adjustments, but I've never done it and it would probably be a major PIA. The above method is also how you can set the axis adjustments on your new sight if you buy one.

 

[Gumbo]

You don't need a single pin, many would argue a multi pin sight is better.

3rd axis adjustment - pay for it and learn how to use it if you want and angled shot to hit where you aim at any distance.

I never adjust windage, just hold off.... (After I've sighted in of course)

^^^^^This is spot on advice. And I far prefer a 5 or 6 pin adjustable sight.

 

[orracle]

Thanks guys, super helpful.

 

[*zap*]

That 7 pin seemed like a good deal and you can remove a few pins if you prefer that.

 

[Gumbo]

That 7 pin seemed like a good deal and you can remove a few pins if you prefer that.

Absolutely, I shoot a 6 pin whether fixed or moveable because the last thing I want to do is dial while hunting and 70 yards is my max shot. I buy the big housings that are designed for 7 pins and leave one out. On my SH it is the middle pin at the suggestion of the guys at SH. Also, either MBG or SH will make a custom sight with any pin size/color configuration you want and customer service at each is absolutely top rate. I run GGYGGR so that I can always immediately determine which pin is which. I also run 0.019 for my top three pins and 0.010 on my bottom three which maximizes light gathering and an efficient size for the distance.

 

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Green is definitely the easiest for me to see well.

 

[MTSabo]

You can also split the bubble in the level to adjust for wind

 

[orracle]

Thanks for the input everyone. I found a good deal on a Fast Eddie xl double pin .010 . I hope I like it