Bow site opinions
Connecticut
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Was thinking of going from a 5 pin site to an adjustable one pin site Or the new IQ 5 pin site that has smaller pins than the tru glow I'm currently shooting. It's a hard decision with so many on the market. Any thoughts on single pin sites and the IQ site?
For CT I like the single pin sight since the shooting distance is limited to about 30 yards for whitetail. Simple is better in my mind.
I don't like the adjustable one pin though. I would rather set up 2 or 3 pins than to play with the adjustment as the deer is moving in. I like to concentrate on the deer and not my equipment at that time.
There is one bow sight which has one fixed pin and one adjustable pin. I set my fixed pin to 25 to cover 20 to 30 yards and used the moving pin to cover 35 to 60 yards (I usually keep this one on 40 yards). Works excellent in CT woods with capability for longer distances when in an open field.
This bow sight is made by G5 and it is model Optix XR2.
Link - http://g5outdoors.com/product_detail/31
1 fixed pin plus 1 hybrid - floating pin design
Floating pin design allows adjustments down to the yard
Improved functionality and additional pin travel increases shootability
Larger adjustment knob with vinyl yardage tape increases visibility
3X Micro-Adjustments
Third axis tuning
Dual riser mounting locations
Magnesium Alloy construction that is 30% lighter than aluminum
Corrosion-resistant components
Harmonic Damper
Built-in visor
Rubber Arrow bumper
Only 6 ounces
.019" Smart Pins
Available in Right and Left Hand Models
Available in Black, Realtree AP, Realtree Xtra, & Lost Camo
I use one pin you adjust yardage as needed. Works great for me. Use to use 3 pins; 10,20,30 yds. One adjustable pin works fine; TruGlo
Meant sight, I can't spell.
Sixlomaz, I like the G5 but $200 is a little pricy for me. Was trying to stay around 160 or less."happy wife etc" Treerat, I was looking at the TrueGlo adjustable. I may get that one. It's about 100. How is the quality?
A member at my club gave me an IQ 5 pin site. Pins are a little small for me, but I have to say that after dialing in the anti-torque this thing is awesome!
Tried the IQ, hated it. Low light would be a problem with it too. I can't use the sight to line myself up, see the animal and look for branches in the way all at the same time. I need to be focused on "the spot" and nothing else. Like my HHA or a 5 pin Schaeffer Opposition sight.
Thanks for the feed back. I picked up the TruGlo Single pin adjustable.
DD, I consider the IQ sight as a "training" sight. Shooting this sight has trained my grip hand to automatically get into a no-torque position. When I practice I bring up the bow and put the pin on my target, then check to see if I'm square. Now I'm noticing that my corrections have gotten smaller and sometimes unnecessary. This has translated into better shooting with my single pin HHA sights on my other bows.
When hunting with the IQ sight now I don't even think about checking for torque now because I'm confident that I'm right on.