Sights - DT Extension Vs. Standard

[clayg08]

ok shooting guru's. i tend to change up my sights from time to time and have recently starting shooting a Sword Apex 3rd Plane, which is a fixed, multi-pin sight, but sits on a 6" extendable dovetail operation.

don't most "target" archers use something with an extension on it ? a lot of pics in magazines i have with tournament guys or long range guys use the extension. i was under the assumption that the extension should aid in accuracy, getting the pins further away from the bow.

in reading a new bowhunter magazine i got in last night, i read an article about holding your pin steady on the target. there were tips and tricks to helping you hold steady, while 1 suggestion was to mount your sight (pins) closer to the riser, suggesting you can't notice your pin drifting on the target as much. this makes sense, but is this a Catch 22 ?

will shooting pins further from your bow aid in downrange accuracy ( providing proper form, etc. ? ) or will shooting your standard mounted sight with pins closer, not allowing the pin to drift as much ( eye perception ?? ) be a better solution ?

ultimately, i know it's personal preference and shooting style, but, from a technical stand point, which "should" be better for accuracy ?

[bowhuntntxn]

Either will only be as accurate as the shooter can make them. Pins further away from your eye will appear smaller, allowing you to see more of the actual target,and allow for better placement on a target In specific locations. Pins closer will be larger and cover more of the intended target.

In either case, if you are focusing on your target, and not your pins, the drift should not be noticeable in either scenario. IMO what the magazine article is so wing is how to try to get past target panic, by not being able to see the motion in the pin before you shoot. Or shooting before the pin starts moving.

Focus on where you want to hit, not the aiming dot and see how it changes things. You can always put your sight closer to the riser, even with an extension and see the difference for yourself.

[Csmith52779]

The dove tail will allow you to get a good sight pic for you thru your peep as well