Biting the bullet

[silentdeath]

On a new ride and want the best equipment on it. I know, everybody's best is different.I know my rest, release, stabilizer, and arrows(more to come on them later). However, it is my sight that has me puzzled and I want some field use input on this one. Yes, I have searched my topic and did not come up with satisfactory answers. So for those of you who use the single pin sights 1) do you stand hunt or spot and stalk, 2) if you spot and stalk often, how do you quickly adjust your sight on moving animals in the open(Western Kansas or Texas) with little cover, 3) would you even recommend a single pin for spot and stalk?

[Daddy Rabbit]

I am no expert and haven't done much spot and stalk, but I want fixed pins on my bow and depending on yardages I expect from the terrain would depend which pins(yards) I would want.

Certain tree stand set ups you could use one pin easy. JM2C

[HeyMikey]

I switched to single pin adjustable in January and I really like it. It's easy to adjust it, but I still don't think it would be a good choice for spot & stalk hunting. 99% of my hunting is done from a stand.

[flashof1979]

I started using a single pin this last season, and really do like it better than my fixed pin sights of the past. Mainly to simplify things and open up my field of view. That being said: I do most of my hunting from stand and keep it set at 30yrd most of the time. Most everyones shots are under 30 yards and have no need to adjust to a lower yardage shot when it is offered, most of the time you have no time anyways. Plus why risk extra movement when the game is that close. Now outside of 35 yards: I feel you have move time to adjust if needed, and are less likely to get busted for a small amount of excess movement. Last but not least: I do stalk hunt with my single pin, and use the same idea. I keep it set at 30 yards for the same reasons, and if I need to make a longer shot then I feel I have the time to set up for the shot. I was using a Cobra single pin last deer season, now I got a Trijicon and feel that my adjustments will be even easier than before.

[silentdeath]

Flash, that is some good info. I hadn't even considered leaving it at thirty yrds for most shots. And from what I hear this bow shoots extremely flat, so I may just give this a spin on the new ride.

[silentdeath]

Ttt

[Cajun Blake]

been using single pin sliders for 10+ yrs with no problems

i have the following sites : CBE , Sword Centurian , and HHA speed dial


all are simple to use and i can dial in yardages in 1 second

the HHA yardage dial is pretty sweet .... 5010 ds model , video gives you an idea how they work

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[Skinny]

Love my HHA single pin!!!! Started shooting better imediately.

Skinny

[silentdeath]

Thanks for the input. I am currently looking at HHA sights and am starting to feel more comfortable with the spot and stalk scenario.

[systemnt]

I had a hha and loved it ..till I had to use it in e.tx.. the extra movement with an already skittish deer popping out from nowhere, I found to be detrimental ..may readd it for s.tx hunting where I have a little more time and space to use it.

[hrdwrkncwby76]

I have been doing spot and stalk ever since I got into archery. It was one of those things we had to do coming from California. ( No feeders and unable to hunt the rut ) I have always used the 5 pin going from 20-60 yards. I guess it would really be determined on how fast you were able to adjust your yardage and if you had enough cover to make your movements. Even at 60Yds the deer would not hold for very long and I'm noticing that the Whitetail are even more skittish. I do Spot and Stalk and Stand hunting here in Tx but I will keep my 5 pin set up so I can keep my eyes on my target and not get caught up looking at my sight to adjust it and end up missing my shot opportunity if the animals decides to move.

[flashof1979]

Flash, that is some good info. I hadn't even considered leaving it at thirty yrds for most shots. And from what I hear this bow shoots extremely flat, so I may just give this a spin on the new ride.

I hunt public land 99.9% of the time, and deer are very skitish! It is nothing that proper setup and hunting the wind can not overcome more times than not. I started using a single pin, and most of my friends now use one and love it. It is not for everyone, but it is for sure for ME!