Jump to content

  • GUESTS

    If You  want access  to member only forums on FM, You will need to Sign-in or  Sign-Up now .

    This box will disappear once you are signed in as a member.

What's your yardage set up for on a 3 or 5 pin sight?

Swill

By Swill
in MN Archery - Bowhunting

 Share

Recommended Posts

Swill Proficient

Swill

Posted
Posted

Hello All-

I purchased a nice bow set up last year, and picked out a 5 pin sight. As of now I only use 3 of my 5 pins. a 10yard, 20 yard, and 30yard.

What are others rigs set up at? I could go 40 and 50, but I am not too comfortable beyond 30 yet. I was think 40 would be my max....

Thanks

Swill

Link to comment
Share on other sites
Dahitman44 Grand Master

Dahitman44

Posted
Posted

Now I use them all. My first bow was a three pin and that was 10 yards 25 50.

This one is the boring -- 10, 20,30,40 and 50.

Link to comment
Share on other sites
Nate McVey Mentor

Nate McVey

Posted
Posted

I have 3 as well for MN and MI......20, 30 and 40. In CO I have 30, 40, 50 and know where to hold the 50 pin for shots up to 60.

Link to comment
Share on other sites
Royce Aardahl Mentor

Royce Aardahl

Posted
Posted

If you have any speed at all you don't need a 10. 20,30,40 for me with my 3 pin. up to 60 with 5 pin.

Link to comment
Share on other sites
Nightcrawler Community Regular

Nightcrawler

Posted
Posted

I use 1 pin 20 yds. missed more by useing the wrong pin in the excitement. -- Some people do get excited--they are not as cool as they want you to think.

if you go by the average deer, 10 yds - low on the chest

20 yds- center , 30 yds high chest.

Link to comment
Share on other sites
VMS Community Regular

VMS

Posted
Posted

3 pins: 20, 30, and 40.

honest opinion here...I have never seen a bow be able to shoot with extremely high accuracy with 1 pin out to 40 yards. To be honest, not physically possible either. Even with the new designed bows out there that can shoot well over 300 fps, there will always be some arrow drop.

If you have a good rangefinder, you might be able to get away with that type of set-up, but if you are fairly new to shooting, knowing your yardages, and setting pins to specific distances I feel, is a much safer bet. You owe it to that deer to take them with the best shot possible...

Not trying to step on toes, but even with carbons, a 1-pin range to 40 yards would have at least a 10 inch vertical span on the target, if not more...

you may also want to keep in mind that the average distance a deer is shot at with a bow is roughly 17 yards... If you are spot-on at 20 yards and on a 7" pie plate at 30, you're all set...

Steve

Link to comment
Share on other sites
Stratosman Veteran

Stratosman

Posted
Posted

Agreed,

I have a two pin setup, 15 and 30. Anything in between is easy to adjust for. Any more pins and they get so tight together that it makes it more difficult than it needs to be. Also way less chance of me using the wrong pin with only two. Anything past 30-35 yards and I won't take the shot. It's been a while since I sot a deer past 20 yards anyway.

Link to comment
Share on other sites
VMS Community Regular

VMS

Posted
Posted

O.K stratosman...If you start following me around the city, I MIGHT just have to meet you somewhere to put a face to the name...heck, for all I know, you might be just down the street, although I have not seen any stratos boats out past the up and coming Colborns...Glad the old walmart is getting put to use...

I'm in south Pines...only green roof you can see from 316..

Steve

Link to comment
Share on other sites
BLACKJACK Grand Master

BLACKJACK

Posted
Posted

Three pins for me set at 20, 30, and 40. I will probably never take a shot past 25 yards, but I like to practice at 30 and 40 yards, it seems like after shooting at 40, when I move back to 30 and 20 yards, I really can drill the targets.

Link to comment
Share on other sites
dirtking Community Regular

dirtking

Posted
Posted

20,30,45 - Practice some at 45 and it does make the 30 yard shot seem easy. When I set up my deer stand I make sure a 30 yds shot would be the longest shot I need to take.

Link to comment
Share on other sites
Deitz Dittrich Grand Master

Deitz Dittrich

Posted
Posted

I have 3 pins on the bow now.. but come saturday morning there will only be 2 pins... 15-30yds... the other pin is at 40 yards... which I use for practice...

Link to comment
Share on other sites
UMDSportsman Community Regular

UMDSportsman

Posted
Posted

I have a new Hoyt Vectrix new this summer, 30" draw, 70 lb. pins at 20, 30, 40, 50, yet to sight in at 60. the first pin is acutally good to about 25(1-2" low), so my first pins are almost too close together. I am comfortable to 40 as of now. I would like to improve my long range capabilities because it makes them close range shots so much easier.

Link to comment
Share on other sites
Swill Proficient

Swill

Posted
  • Author
Posted

Can you even practice 40 + yards at an archery range?

My groups at 20 and 30 are good, but I have not tried 40 plus yards.

When I shoot my bow at 20 yards I get most arrows in the red to the next ring out circle. This is about a hockey puck in diameter. At 30 yeads I am on the outer "hockey puck ring so I would guess in the neighborhood of 3-5 inches, but all are grouped nice. With a few luck red hits too!

Link to comment
Share on other sites
Stratosman Veteran

Stratosman

Posted
Posted

VMS:

East or West of 316? Either way you are real close.....You havn't seen a Stratos because I sold it and bought an Alumcraft....you might have seen that cruising down Tuttle towards my home.

Link to comment
Share on other sites
UMDSportsman Community Regular

UMDSportsman

Posted
Posted

In the summer i shoot in the back yard at my parents place. there is a nice long stretch out to 55 yards, past that i have to move the target into the field. now that i am at college, i just went tonight to a friends house to shoot in his back yard, i think we can get out to about 30 yards. but i have not been to many ranges, but i don't know of any over 40 yards.

Link to comment
Share on other sites
VMS Community Regular

VMS

Posted
Posted

Heh...Shannon Drive...right at the bend by the ball field. Big green Dodge in the driveway.. big deck on the west side and the service road that goes out toward 316... Just down from Chris Tuckner.

Definitely a neighbor!!

You ever bowhunted back behind in the little WMA we have there? I've been hearing some dove hunting going on..never have seen much for deer sign back there so I have never hunted it...

Steve

Link to comment
Share on other sites
Stratosman Veteran

Stratosman

Posted
Posted

Oh sure....I live right across from the cul-de-sac on tuttle. White chev in the driveway.

Nice to know a fellow FM'ers in the hood.

Link to comment
Share on other sites
koonie Mentor

koonie

Posted
Posted

I've got five pins set at 20,30,40,50,60 yards. At 50 and 60 yards there is little room for error. Your form and follow through must be perfect or you won't be in the kill zone consistently. Also, conditions will dictate wether a shot can taken at those yardages.

Link to comment
Share on other sites
harvey lee Grand Master

harvey lee

Posted
Posted

I shoot a pendulum sight but when I did use a regular sight I shot 1 pin for hunting in a wooded area. I could shoot out to 30 yards with that 1 pin so that is all that was required. The reason I chose to shoot only 1 pin was I didnt like them all lined up sooo close to each other when I was shooting.

Link to comment
Share on other sites
Nightcrawler Community Regular

Nightcrawler

Posted
Posted

Quote:

I shoot a pendulum sight but when I did use a regular sight I shot 1 pin for hunting in a wooded area. I could shoot out to 30 yards with that 1 pin so that is all that was required. The reason I chose to shoot only 1 pin was I didnt like them all lined up sooo close to each other when I was shooting.

Link to comment
Share on other sites
Nightcrawler Community Regular

Nightcrawler

Posted
Posted

agree 100% -- some of us hunted be for they invented the sight grin.gif like one guy said avg. shot 17yds.

Link to comment
Share on other sites
lawdog Veteran

lawdog

Posted
Posted

For what its worth, I have three pins and have them at 15, 25 & 35 but I'm no expert and I don't claim that's the right way to do it, its just how I happened to set them...

Link to comment
Share on other sites
Nightcrawler Community Regular

Nightcrawler

Posted
Posted

Don't forget you can shoot your fingers off on the ground and hit pie plattes at 40 yds, you will shoot over a deer at 40 yds at 20 ft up a tree with the same set up.

Link to comment
Share on other sites
DRH1175 Mentor

DRH1175

Posted
Posted

I have a new 5 pin this year but can't really see using all 5. Mine are set at 20,30,40 Arrow shoots the same at 10 as at 20 and not sure I will take a shot much longer than 40 at a live animal.

Link to comment
Share on other sites
VMS Community Regular

VMS

Posted
Posted

Quote:

Don't forget you can shoot your fingers off on the ground and hit pie plattes at 40 yds, you will shoot over a deer at 40 yds at 20 ft up a tree with the same set up.

Very good point. All the more reason to get out there and test where your broadheads are flying at all ranges and your preferred height to hunt at.

For most of my shooting (under 20 yards) I don't have too much of a problem with the arrow not hitting it's correct mark..but...I only go up about 12 feet. Just enough to get out of a line of sight.

Steve

Link to comment
Share on other sites
Swill Proficient

Swill

Posted
  • Author
Posted

So how many of you sight in your bow in the deer stand? I know a person should, but seems like a lot of work.

Climb up shoot arrows, climb downs, get arrows, climb back up....

Or can I assume a person shoots with a partner?

Link to comment
Share on other sites
Deitz Dittrich Grand Master

Deitz Dittrich

Posted
Posted

Swill- If using proper form, your pins should be on from stand height. The biggest thing to remember is... draw back level, then bend and the waist till you reach the target. If you draw with the bow on the target, you more than likely will be off by a bit.

Or... many I know, myself included practice off a deck... or I have friends who shoot off the roof of their garadge.

Link to comment
Share on other sites
harvey lee Grand Master

harvey lee

Posted
Posted

I know many that will get sighted in on the ground and then practice from an elevated position to make sure all is right. Also, when it gets cooler out, practice with your hunting clothes on to make sure you string is clearing all your clothing. I have seen at times where my heavy coat arm sleeve will get in contact with my string.

Link to comment
Share on other sites
Guest
This topic is now closed to further replies.
 Share
Go to topic listing


  • Your Responses - Share & Have Fun :)

    • SkunkedAgain
      Ice-Out 2024

      By SkunkedAgain · Posted

      I might have missed a guess, but here are the ones that I noted:   JerkinLips – March 27th, then April 7th Brianf. – March 28th Bobberwatcher – April…. MikeG3Boat – April 10th SkunkedAgain – early April, then April 21st   Definitely a tough year for guesses, as it seemed to be a no-brainer early ice out. Then it got cold and snowed again.
    • mbeyer
      Ice-Out 2024

      By mbeyer · Posted

      MN DNR posted April 13 as Ice out date for Vermilion
    • Brianf.
      Ice-Out 2024

      By Brianf. · Posted

      ^^^45 in the morning and 47 in the evening
    • CigarGuy
      Ice-Out 2024

      By CigarGuy · Posted

      👍. What was the water temp in Black Bay? Thanks....
    • Brianf.
      Ice-Out 2024

      By Brianf. · Posted

      No, that wasn't me.  I drive a 621 Ranger. 
    • CigarGuy
      Ice-Out 2024

      By CigarGuy · Posted

      So, that was you in the camo lund? I'm bummed, I have to head back to the cities tomorrow for a few days, then back up for at least a few weeks. Got the dock in and fired up to get out chasing some crappies till opener!
    • LakeofthewoodsMN
      Sturgeon Fishing is Hot

      By LakeofthewoodsMN · Posted

      On the south end...   Lots of ice on the main basin, but it is definitely deteriorating.  Some anglers have been fishing the open water at the mouth of the Rainy River in front of the Lighthouse Gap.  The rest of the basin is still iced over. Pike enthusiasts caught some big pike earlier last week tip up fishing in pre-spawn areas adjacent to traditional spawning areas.  8 - 14' of water using tip ups with live suckers or dead bait such as smelt and herring has been the ticket.  Ice fishing for all practical purposes is done for the year. The focus for the basin moving forward will be pike transitioning into back bays to spawn,  This is open water fishing and an opportunity available as the pike season is open year round on Lake of the Woods. The limit is 3 pike per day with one being able to be more than 40 inches. All fish 30 - 40 inches must be released. With both the ice fishing and spring fishing on the Rainy River being so good, many are looking forward to the MN Fishing Opener on Saturday, May 11th.  It should be epic. On the Rainy River...  An absolutely incredible week of walleye and sturgeon fishing on the Rain Rainy River.     Walleye anglers, as a rule, caught good numbers of fish and lots of big fish.  This spring was one for the books.   To follow that up, the sturgeon season is currently underway and although every day can be different, many boats have caught 30 - 40 sturgeon in a day!  We have heard of fish measuring into the low 70 inch range.  Lots in the 60 - 70 inch range as well.   The sturgeon season continues through May 15th and resumes again July 1st.   Oct 1 - April 23, Catch and Release April 24 - May 7, Harvest Season May 8 - May 15, Catch and Release May 16 - June 30, Sturgeon Fishing Closed July 1 - Sep 30, Harvest Season If you fish during the sturgeon harvest season and you want to keep a sturgeon, you must purchase a sturgeon tag for $5 prior to fishing.    One sturgeon per calendar year (45 - 50" inclusive, or over 75"). Most sturgeon anglers are either a glob of crawlers or a combo of crawlers and frozen emerald shiners on a sturgeon rig, which is an 18" leader with a 4/0 circle hook combined with a no roll sinker.  Local bait shops have all of the gear and bait. Up at the NW Angle...  Open water is continuing to expand in areas with current.  The sight of open water simply is wetting the pallet of those eager for the MN Fishing Opener on May 11th.   A few locals were on the ice this week, targeting pike.  Some big slimers were iced along with some muskies as well.  If you like fishing for predators, LOW is healthy!  
    • Brianf.
      Ice-Out 2024

      By Brianf. · Posted

      Early bird gets the worm some say...   I have it on good authority that this very special angler caught no walleyes or muskies and that any panfish caught were released unharmed.        
    • smurfy
      talmoon/spring lake info

      By smurfy · Posted

      got mine done........for the cabin.....ready for summer festivities!!!!!!   there was still frost in the ground...........but good gawd are the lakes low!!!!!
    • CigarGuy
      Ice-Out 2024

      By CigarGuy · Posted

      Just 1, 50" muskie🫣
×
×
  • Create New...

Important Information

By using this site, you agree to our Terms of Use and Privacy Policy. We have placed cookies on your device to help make this website better. You can adjust your cookie settings, otherwise we'll assume you're okay to continue.

  I accept