New sight

[lungdeflator]

Im probably going to be looking for a new sight in the near future. I just bowhunt in the woods and swamps so the idea of 4 or more pins is silly. Whats the best 1-3 pin sight? for under or around 100$? I currently have a cobra sidewinder that is 4-5 years old and wouldnt mind somthing like that except with smaller diameter pins

[DanOmite19]

I bought the HHA Optimizer Lite 5519, its a single pin and I absoutely love it, there are two other models, one priced higher and one lower. Mine was $129.99 from GM. Its scary accurate.

[mrklean]

i have a viper quick set slider love it and i have a HHA as well. I also have an extra hha optimizer ultra 5000 that is sitting around if your interested

[sticknstring]

You'll probably get 10 different answers from 10 guys. The market is flooded with quality sights. I don't think you can go wrong with most of them. Make sure it has a bright pin(s) with the fiber being protected and offers some adjustment. FWIW, I've got an HHA DS-5510.

[matchset]

i have the Apex Inferno on my bow. yeah sure, its a five pin sight. but who says you have to use all five???

on my set up, my first pin is good from 0-35 yards...then 40-50-60-70.

will i ever take a shot at a whitetail at that kind of distance; probably never. but its fun to practice because it makes me a better shooter when it comes to "chip shots"

but if your solely looking for a 1-3 pin. Impact archery. hands down.

i'll be up in bemidji in a few weeks to visit my girly lungdeflator, maybe i'll see u around.

[lungdeflator]

my first pin is good from 0-35 yards

Thats why Im interested in a one pin sight. But i do like to practice at longer distances just because it makes me better at close distances. Its been 4-5 years since I even looked at sights so i was just wondering whats out there

[lungdeflator]

ive shot bows with 5-7 pins before and its just to crowded. I like to see more of my target and all those pins block alot of area

[pureinsanity]

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[Archerysniper]

You'll probably get 10 different answers from 10 guys. The market is flooded with quality sights. I don't think you can go wrong with most of them. Make sure it has a bright pin(s) with the fiber being protected and offers some adjustment. FWIW, I've got an HHA DS-5510.

I also shoot the HHA sight and love it, I set mine at 23 yards for when hunting this will get 0 to 34 yards. This sight also gave me enough room for adjustment so I can dial it out too 110 yards.

[Rippinlip]

I have a 5 pin sight and really like it.

My pins are set for 10,20,25,30 & 50.

May seem crowded, but 2-3" on a deer could be the difference in a long/short recovery.

I shoot a 60lb bow and the drop is more than noticeable from 20-30yards.

I have the TRU-GLOW 5 pin with the .019 pins, they are bright and don't cover up too much of my target.

[Whopper Stopper]

I also use an HHA. I have used it for close to 15 years. I have missed more deer by getting mixed up on which pin to use than I ever have from forgetting to slide the yardage up or down when needed. I also have the ability of shooting at targets out past 100 yards but in my case the desire to search around in high grass for wayward arrows, doesn't strike me much anymore.

WS

[snoozebutton]

I have the Tru Glow and really like it. Durable, gathers a lot of light, and small pins.

[pureinsanity]

I have a tru glow which I liked however I liked my HHA Red Dot better. no pee, no pings, one red light and multiple yardages adjustable with a thumb screw

[lungdeflator]

Ok I can get deals on G5 sights. Looking at the Optix XR or the Optix SE...one bette than the other?

[lungdeflator]

Deals on rests too....are those expert rests any good?

[sticknstring]

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Looking at the Optix XR or the Optix SE...one bette than the other?

I like the concept of the XR2 - one stationary and one floater that you can adjust to whatever. You might as well get some G5 broadheads as long as you're at it!

[lungdeflator]

Well heres the deal...as soon as I sell my bow Im going to pick up a Quest Primal in that g-fade. I think it would look pretty nice with all black accessories, and G5 seems to make pretty solid stuff and they are the same company as the bow so it would work out nicely.

[Archerysniper]

I like the concept of the XR2 - one stationary and one floater that you can adjust to whatever. You might as well get some G5 broadheads as long as you're at it!

I hate to put down a company but that was the first sight I bought last year only had it on my bow for 4 hours before I took it back and got the HHA optimizer elite.

The floating pin is red no other color options and the light you can get for it does not shine on the red pin only the fixed pin. I was shooting outside at 40 yards and with 40 minutes of shooting time left I had problems seeing the pin and that was in the yard now get into some thick timber and you will lose more time just my but for the price thier are better options.

[newfish]

How are the adjustable single pin sites to use? I was looking at a HHA 5519. What are the pros and Cons of that sight from those that use it?

I currently have a 5 pin sight that when I get out to the 40-50 yard range the pins cover up a lot of the target I shoot at. I have been thinking of replacing that site for a single pin site.

Thanks in advanced.

[sticknstring]

Your reason for wanting to change is the same reason I switched 4 years ago. I put an OL-5019 on and fell in love with it. Nice clear opening with one pin to focus on. Very simple to use. I'll admit, the first year I missed a few critters due to forgetting to adjust the slider. But once you get used to it, it becomes habit. A lot of guys will just set it to 25 yards during the season and leave it. I shoot a pretty heavy arrow so I don't shoot flat as some so I move mine. It's great having the flexibility to shoot out to 80 yds as well.(practice only) I started with a .029 pin but with as bright as the pins are, it was way too big. Shot .019 for a long time and just recently switched to .010 on a DS-5510. I don't think I'll ever go back to a multi-pin sight again.

Pros: Open field of view, bright pin, 0-80+ yd range, accepts light & lenses, built like a tank, & excellent customer service.

Cons: Price, doesn't allow Tight Spot quiver to mount properly.

[DanOmite19]

How are the adjustable single pin sites to use? I was looking at a HHA 5519. What are the pros and Cons of that sight from those that use it?

I was gonna give you a list a good reasons but after reading Stick's response I would just +1. Its a great sight.

Like said before it takes some time to remember to adjust. And also my quiver didn't fit after I put the 5519 on either...

[Archerysniper]

Yep what they said my quiver will not fit either and thats the only down fall I have wich is no big deal switched to a hip quiver and love it.

[sticknstring]

Stumbled onto this this morning... I think I'll be playing around with this combo for sure!

[lungdeflator]

Oh dang I dont like red pins. But I feel that if you need a light to see your pins its time to climb down...just my opinion, so I dont specifically need a light. Are those G5s pretty bright? I like the sound of those HHA's especially if you can get em in a .010

[Archerysniper]

The G5 is not bright at all not much fiber and a big sun shade. The HHA I have has alot of fiber I think the package said 10 feet the other nice thing with the one I have is you can turn the back half of the sight to expose more or less fiber to make the pin brighter during dusk or turn it in and make it darker for sunny days. It's a great sight and would recommend it to anyone looking for a single pin slider.

[Scoot]

HHA makes a great sight! Their products are rock solid and their customer service is second to none. Two other companies to look at are Spot Hog and Montana Black Gold.

[Archerysniper]

Anyone try the Trijicon sight yet, looks like a tuff sight also looks a little easyer to sight in the dial and make changes. The only down fall I can see is the price for that much you would be half way to a new bow.

[DanOmite19]

I like the sound of those HHA's especially if you can get em in a .010

Yes you can, its what I have on mine.

[Scoot]

HHA offers pins in .010, .019, and .029 sizes. They also allow for custom ordering of colors, so if you don't like red, you can get a different color. This is good for me- I can't see a red pin to save my behind (colorblind), so I try to avoid them.

[sticknstring]

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Anyone try the Trijicon sight yet

Yeah, I looked at it real hard - right up until I saw the $500 price tag!