New to archery, looking for recs for a new sight

[Musiclover6041]

I started shooting about 2 weeks ago and immediately got into it. I bought a used Matthews Switchback and I'm looking to replace the sight on it. I would eventually like to get into hunting once I get good enough at shooting. Does anyone have any suggestions for a 3 pin sight that won't break the bank? Ideally around $200, I'm saving up for a thumb release as well.

 

[BigSky]

My recommendation is to buy a previous generation top tier sight. This will accomplish two things you seek. 1, a high quality sight. 2, a sight that won't break the bank. Some of these, that I've used and highly recommend are Spot Hogg Fast Eddie or Tommy Hogg, HHA Tetra Ryz, Axcel Landslyde. There are plenty of others but those are some previous generation (like only by a year) that you can find used, under your price of $200.

In my humble opinion, a Spot Hogg Fast Eddie at $200 or more below a Spot Hogg Boonie, and an HHA Tera Ryz at $200 or more below an HHA Nytrx and an Axcel Landslyde at $200 or more below an Axcel Driver are comparative steals and, in my opinion, are just as good of sights. The same can be said for the Montana Black Gold lineup. Yes, I've owned all of those I've listed and more. And, by doing as I suggested, you won't, effectively, be missing out on anything and will be saving a significant amount of money. Note, that all people, including me, will exhibit some sort of confirmation bias to justify the money we've spent. I myself am very bad at that.

By the way, to answer your question, those I've listed are all sights that I can highly recommend from personal use. The previous generation one's I've listed can all be found under your $200 desired cap. For the current comaprative generations I've listed, if you want them for $200, either rub a lamp or wait a year. Good luck with your new venture.

 

[Musiclover6041]

Thanks, I appreciate

My recommendation is to by a previous generation top tier sight. This will accomplish two things you seek. 1, a high quality sight. 2, a sight that won't break the bank. Some of these, that I've used and highly recommend are Spot Hogg Fast Eddie or Tommy Hogg, HHA Tetra Ryz, Axcel Landslyde. There are plenty of others but those are some previous generation (like only by a year) that you can find used, under your price of $200.

In my humble opinion, a Spot Hogg Fast Eddie at $200 or more below a Spot Hogg Boonie, and an HHA Tera Ryz at $200 or more below an HHA Nytrx and an Axcel Landslyde at $200 or more below an Axcel Driver are comparative steals and, in my opinion, are just as good of sights. The same can be said for the Montana Black Gold lineup. Yes, I've owned all of those I've listed and more. And, by doing as I suggested, you won't, effectively, be missing out on anything and will be saving a significant amount of money. Note, that all people, including me, will exhibit some sort of confirmation bias to justify the money we've spent. I myself am very bad at that.

By the way, to answer your question, those I've listed are all sights that I can highly recommend from personal use. The previous generation one's I've listed can all be found under your $200 desired cap. For the current comaprative generations I've listed, if you want them for $200, either rub a lamp or wait a year. Good luck with your new venture.

Thanks, I appreciate all of this information

 

[alexnelon]

Spot Hogg or Black Gold.

There’s zero benefit to going more expensive than those two.

The rule for archery equipment is this: if it’s expensive enough that the company has to send it to their marketing “influencers” for free, you don’t need to pay for it either.

Ultraview anything, $600 sights, Mathews bows and accessories, $35/per broadheads, goofy gyro stabilizer, $250 string, grip sensors, it’s snake oil you don’t need it.

 

[Musiclover6041]

Spot Hogg or Black Gold.

There’s zero benefit to going more expensive than those two.

The rule for archery equipment is this: if it’s expensive enough that the company has to send it to their marketing “influencers” for free, you don’t need to pay for it either.

Ultraview anything, $600 sights, Mathews bows and accessories, $35/per broadheads, goofy gyro stabilizer, $250 string, grip sensors, it’s snake oil you don’t need it.

Thanks for this, I'm trying to find the sweet spot in terms of value/price. I just bought a used Black Gold from another member for a great price. Hopefully it's a good buy.

 

[alexnelon]

Thanks for this, I'm trying to find the sweet spot in terms of value/price. I just bought a used Black Gold from another member for a great price. Hopefully it's a good buy.

American made, they're tough as nails, and excellent warranty. Smart buy.

 

[Musiclover6041]

American made, they're tough as nails, and excellent warranty. Smart buy.

I assume I can't install it myself? Best to go to a shop?

 

[alexnelon]

I assume I can't install it myself? Best to go to a shop?

You absolutely can install a sight yourself and sight it in. There are easy ways to set your 2nd and 3rd axis level at home-ish too and tons of videos on how.

 

[Musiclover6041]

You absolutely can install a sight yourself and sight it in. There are easy ways to set your 2nd and 3rd axis level at home-ish too and tons of videos on how.

Ok, thanks. I'll look into it.

 

[TylerDurden3]

Check out HHA also. Great American made sights

 

[TCMach]

Ok, thanks. I'll look into it.

X2 on doing it yourself. It’s not too bad and it’s worth the learning the ins and outs. Then if you ever find you need to make adjustments you can do it without needing to make a trip.

 

[Musiclover6041]

X2 on doing it yourself. It’s not too bad and it’s worth the learning the ins and outs. Then if you ever find you need to make adjustments you can do it without needing to make a trip.

Is there any equipment I need to have at home to do it? I live in a condo and don't have space for a lot of stuff

 

[rem88]

BigSky, thats sound advice!

 

[Archwizard]

I like my Spot Hogg Fast Eddie and I bought it used on Ebay for under $200