Moveable Sight, thoughts?

[Bulldawg]

What do you guys think of using a slider type sight for hunting? I am thinking of getting a Fast Eddie two pin sight but I have never used a slider sight I've always used a 5 or 7 pin sight as I have been unsure about having to adjust my sight for a shot when I have an elk coming in or what not. I do like the idea of having a much more open sight picture and the vertical pins seem neat.

What do you guys that have used them think about them?

 

[shamlin88]

I used a single pin Hogg Father one year and didn't like it one bit. I missed an opportunity at harvesting a nice Muley because of the time it took to range him, dial in the sight, he spooked and was gone. Should've ranged him, draw and shoot. For long range shooting where there is more time to range and dial it in, it is not that big of a deal. As far as the 2 pin vertical, I am not a fan of trying to gap them or aim higher or lower, etc. Too much going on to have to think about all those things, especially on a trophy animal. I got the Fast Eddie and put a five pin head on it, and it stuck out way to far from the riser. I just went back to what I know best and that's the good old fashioned multi-pin.

 

[OR Archer]

You'll find that the majority of the guys on here are running slider sights in various pin configurations. I personally run a 5 pin Tommy Hogg. I opted for multi-pins versus a single pin for the reason you described. I don't want to be letting down to adjust my sight in the heat of the moment. I prefer the 5 pin head as it will cover all of the ranges I want to comfortably shoot while hunting but also gives me the flexibility to extend my range while practicing or for a follow up shot.

If you're considering a slider but don't want a cluttered sight picture then consider one with a 3 pin head. You can set it at 30-40-50 and that will cover 90% of your yardages you'll encounter while hunting. Anything past 50 and you'll more than likely have time to range it and dial in the sight for the shot.

 

[Bowhuntr64]

I am running a 5 pin Black Gold Pure 75, and love it. I like the combination of having 5 fixed pins and then being able to slide them all and use the bottom one out past 100 yds.

 

[dreamingbig]

You'll find that the majority of the guys on here are running slider sights in various pin configurations. I personally run a 5 pin Tommy Hogg. I opted for multi-pins versus a single pin for the reason you described. I don't want to be letting down to adjust my sight in the heat of the moment. I prefer the 5 pin head as it will cover all of the ranges I want to comfortably shoot while hunting but also gives me the flexibility to extend my range while practicing or for a follow up shot.

If you're considering a slider but don't want a cluttered sight picture then consider one with a 3 pin head. You can set it at 30-40-50 and that will cover 90% of your yardages you'll encounter while hunting. Anything past 50 and you'll more than likely have time to range it and dial in the sight for the shot.

That is what I am running on my hoyt faktor turbo. 3 pin Tommy with it set at 30-40-50. I have found that 30 yards is a magical distance in the elk woods and my arrow only hits 3" high at 20 yards which given the kill zone of an elk isn't a big deal.

 

[charvey9]

I used a 5 pin Tommy Hogg for a few years, and now use a Single Pin Hogg Father. I prefer the single pin since it provides a better sight picture and less clutter. Very accurate when you can dial it in. I usually leave it set on 40 when walking around and practice shooting shorter yardages with that pin so I'm comfortable with holding under a bit on any shots closer than that.

Single pin, 3 pin, 5 pin. Its all personal preference, but they are all good.

 

[elkeaterco]

I just switched to a single pin "Tommy hogg" and had my best day ever at the range. It's such a nice and clean sight window. It made micro aiming a breeze. It you combine a single pin and leave it as a "trick pin" you should be able to kill any elk from 5-40+ with a quick glance and draw. I'm new to the trick pin world but have been very impressed with walking through the 3D course with it. I'm sure someone with better knowledge will pipe up on this but it's a game changer.

 

[Cant hit em]

I got rid of my Montana Black Gold Ascent 4 pin , I felt it was too heavy and bulky for my liking

 

[5MilesBack]

Can you use the regular SH Hunter heads on the Tommy Hogg, or are they completely different? I might have to pick up a Tommy Hogg base to play around with if I can use my current heads on it.

 

[RosinBag]

The heads are interchangeable from sight to sight as long as your sight isn't a really old one that is not adjustable. If your sight has the verticals adjustment holes along the edge it will fit on the sliders.

The last exception would be if you are shooting a scope, the scope mounts are different from the pin guard housings.

 

[MattB]

I went from fixed pins to a single pin slider and back to fixed pins. The notion of an uncluttered view that a single pin slider provided was nice, but it gave me fits when hunting deer in the rut that were moving around a lot, having to re-range and re-set the sight, only to have missed out on the opportunity because it took me too long to make the adjustment.

 

[5MilesBack]

The heads are interchangeable from sight to sight as long as your sight isn't a really old one that is not adjustable. If your sight has the verticals adjustment holes along the edge it will fit on the sliders.

The last exception would be if you are shooting a scope, the scope mounts are different from the pin guard housings.

Thanks. I have the newer ones with the wrap. That's cool, so I can throw one on and see how I like it. I'd probably still use my 7-pin on it.

 

[RosinBag]

You can, the 7 pin is built on the large guard, so you won't get as much yardage out of it before your pin guard will interfere with your arrow, but you will know if you like the concept of the slider.

 

[5MilesBack]

I can't stand the small guards. I also have a large guard 5-pin, but I'd have to lower it to shoot at 80, to where my 7th pin already is on my other guard. So might as well use the 7 pin and keep the guard out of the way. If I can get 100 or so out of it, that's cool.

 

[RosinBag]

You probably can if you have an 80 yard pin.

 

[id450]

My bow should be ready this week with the pure gold 75 on it.

 

[rodney482]

Running a 4 pin Black Gold Pure

Really like it!!!

 

[Jtelarkin08]

I have tried every different option from 1 pin to 7 over the last year to see what i liked the best.. 4 pin slider is by far the best setup i have found so far.. Gets me to 50 yards with no adjustment and out past 50 I can slide it down and make the shot

 

[Craig Van Arsdale]

I've tried all the combos and right now a 4 or 5 slider is my fav. I have a Hogg father 5 and an mbg 4. The 4 is great mix of less clutter and adjustability

 

[BSeals71]

You'll find that the majority of the guys on here are running slider sights in various pin configurations. I personally run a 5 pin Tommy Hogg. I opted for multi-pins versus a single pin for the reason you described. I don't want to be letting down to adjust my sight in the heat of the moment. I prefer the 5 pin head as it will cover all of the ranges I want to comfortably shoot while hunting but also gives me the flexibility to extend my range while practicing or for a follow up shot.

OR Archer,
Just curious... what yardages are you setting your pins at?