HHA Tetra Max RYZ

Every summer, I severely get the itch for the upcoming fall hunting seasons. As a dedicated archer, that means bow seasons arrive first. While I try to shoot year-round, midsummer always marks the beginning of a severe ramp-up in arrows downrange, gear prepped, and general antsiness. As I’m sure most Roksliders do, I always go through a process of identifying new equipment I ‘need’ – either as additions or upgrades. One of these ‘needs’ this year was a new bow sight.

Where I Came From

My old sight was a 3-pin sight, with the bottom pin set up as a floater, or dialed pin. As primarily a treestand hunter in the east, having more than one pin at set distances is my preference. Generally, shots are within 40 yards and can happen quickly, so I don’t want to be messing with a dial at the moment of truth. However, I do like to shoot targets at longer distances, and I also get some spot-and-stalk hunts in where longer distance shots may be required. Hence, my quest for a multi-pin slider. Still, my old 3-pin was bulky and the sight picture was cluttered with the three pins. My search for a new ‘perfect’ bow sight led me to the new HHA Tetra Max RYZ Bow Sight.

The Tetra Max RYZ is sleek, simple, and versatile – everything I sought in a new bow sight.
The Tetra Max RYZ is sleek, simple, and versatile – everything I sought in a new bow sight.
HHA Sports

HHA is a family-owned company out of Wisconsin. They’ve been making archery equipment for over 30 years. They’re well-respected for their single-pin dialed sights – their Optimizer line has been a go-to for single-pin lovers for years. The Tetra line is based on the Optimizer’s success but provides multiple variations, including pin count and mounting options.

The Tetra Max RYZ caught my eye because it offers a single post with two pins. See it here. As mentioned above, I wanted to maintain more than one pin while reducing clutter. In my mind, the Tetra Max RYZ is the best of both worlds: a two-pin sight (two pins on one vertical post) that can be used like a traditional fixed-pin sight (perfect for eastern whitetails) or dialed like a traditional single-pin sight (more suited to longer, planned-out shots).

Tetra Max

The “Max” in the name, although innocuous, actually distinguishes an important feature of the sight. Max versions in the Tetra line come with an additional dial that can be sighted in for different arrow configurations. For instance, if a hunter is using a lighter, faster arrow for deer, but then needs to switch to a slower, heavier arrow at some point for elk, a simple switch of the tape dial adjusts the sight without having to re-do the sight-in process. For me, this was added value for a ‘do-all’ sight I was seeking. To top it off, the Tetra Max RYZ is sleek, simple and intuitive.

The Tetra Max RYZ offers two pins, both on a single post. This maximizes versatility while reducing sight picture clutter. Users can also select various pin-color combinations.
The Tetra Max RYZ offers two pins, both on a single post. This maximizes versatility while reducing sight picture clutter. Users can also select various pin-color combinations.
Sight and Bow Specs

I got a Tetra Max RYZ with .010 pins – yellow on top, red on bottom – and the dovetail mount. The sight, including the mount, weighs 14 ounces. I like the adjustability of a dovetail, and if you’re shooting a newer Mathews bow, the dovetail is compatible with the Bridge-Lock riser mount system. My bow is a Mathews V3 27, so after leveling the 2nd and 3rd axis of the sight, I mounted it traditionally with the dovetail bracket. I’m shooting 63 lbs, 28.5” draw length, and 460 grains of total arrow weight. My arrows chronograph at 272 feet per second. My old sight gave me adjustability to about 70 yards before vane clearance became an issue. I was anxious to see if I’d gain any distance with the Tetra Max RYZ.

The Tetra Max RYZ sights offer 2nd and 3rd axis adjustments to ensure your sight is perfectly level in all hunting situations.
The Tetra Max RYZ sights offer 2nd and 3rd axis adjustments to ensure your sight is perfectly level in all hunting situations.
Sighting-In

I won’t go into detail on the sighting-in process – it’s the same process as most single-pin sights. You sight in the top pin at 20 yards and 60 yards (via the dial), find the appropriate sight tape, and viola, pins sighted from 20 yards until you run out of vane clearance or dial adjustment. HHA provides excellent physical instructions and a great YouTube instructional to simplify the process. I was grouping and ready for my tape in under 45 minutes.

My initial group at 20 yards was low and to the left. After adjusting at 20 yards, I gradually moved further from the target until I reached 60 yards. I fine-tuned at 60 yards until I was confident in my groups.
My initial group at 20 yards was low and to the left. After adjusting at 20 yards, I gradually moved further from the target until I reached 60 yards. I fine-tuned at 60 yards until I was confident in my groups.
Sighting in the Tetra Max RYZ is similar to most single-pin sights. You sight in the top pin (only) at 20 yards and 60 yards. After picking the appropriate sight tape, you’re sighted in for everything between and above. 
Sighting in the Tetra Max RYZ is similar to most single-pin sights. You sight in the top pin (only) at 20 yards and 60 yards. After picking the appropriate sight tape, you’re sighted in for everything between and above.
So Easy To Set Up And Use

I’ve been spending a lot of time putting holes in my targets with the Tetra Max RYZ, and I’ve been really impressed (and having a lot of fun!). I immediately noticed less clutter in my sight picture, which has helped my shooting process. And if you do your initial sight-in properly and pick the correct tape, the rest is pretty straightforward. Aim and shoot. I’ve been shooting from 20 to 90 yards – beyond 90 yards, and I lose vane clearance.

Still, I gained 20 yards of hold-on distance by switching to the Tetra RYZ Max from my previous sight. This extra 20 yards is accomplished through the sight’s design and adding a second ‘pin’ on the vertical post. I can also practice at precise distances since the tapes are marked at 1-yard increments. Along with a rangefinder, this takes all of the guesswork out of hold-over or hold-under that may be required with fixed-pin sights.

With the Tetra Max RYZ, I gained an extra 20 yards of hold-on distance over my previous sight. I have vane clearance (just) out to 90 yards.
With the Tetra Max RYZ, I gained an extra 20 yards of hold-on distance over my previous sight. I have vane clearance (just) out to 90 yards.
Great Sight For Eastern and Western Hunting

I’m really looking forward to hunting with the Tetra Max RYZ this fall. From an eastern deer hunting perspective, I can still utilize it as two ‘fixed’ pins. For instance, when I dial the top pin 20 yards, the bottom pin is at 35 yards. Or if I set the top pin at about 29 yards, the bottom pin is at 41 yards. You get the point. Based on my stand location and estimated shot distances, I can adjust the dial to the two yardages I think I’m reasonably going to get a shot at. And, of course, if things change, or I have the time to adjust, I’ll dial the sight to the exact yardage needed – much like I would plan on doing when hunting in more open terrain or spot-and-stalk hunting.

For eastern deer hunting, I’ll primarily utilize the Tetra Max RYZ as two ‘fixed’ pins, with the top pin set at 20 yards and the bottom pin at 35 yards.
For eastern deer hunting, I’ll primarily utilize the Tetra Max RYZ as two ‘fixed’ pins, with the top pin set at 20 yards and the bottom pin at 35 yards.
Conclusion

The HHA Tetra Max RYZ is easy to set up, adjust, and use. It’s feature-rich but straightforward at the same time. It’s incredibly versatile, and if the sight works as intended and holds up to use, I think it will offer broad appeal to those engaged in varied bowhunting pursuits. Order yours here.

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