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Single pin sight.
#3024738
01/27/20 12:31 PM
01/27/20 12:31 PM
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Joined: Dec 2012
Posts: 9,643 Pisgah Al
Bigbamaboy
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First and foremost, I’m not a bowhunter, nor have I ever claimed to be. I have occasionally hunted with a bow, but it’s not something I’ve ever preferred. That being said, I plan on going on a public land archery trip this fall and want to start getting my ducks in a row. I know I need to be shooting as much as I can before then... trust me I need the practice.
I currently own a Mathews Switchback with a 70#. I’ll mostl likely back it down to 65# but I’m not sure on that. I want to make this as simple as possible, so I’m wanting to know is it practical to set a single fixed pin that would get me from zero to 30 yards?
Eli, Eli, lama sabachthani?
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Re: Single pin sight.
[Re: Bigbamaboy]
#3024756
01/27/20 12:53 PM
01/27/20 12:53 PM
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Joined: Aug 2018
Posts: 5,209 Georgia and Missouri
Semo
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First and foremost, I’m not a bowhunter, nor have I ever claimed to be. I have occasionally hunted with a bow, but it’s not something I’ve ever preferred. That being said, I plan on going on a public land archery trip this fall and want to start getting my ducks in a row. I know I need to be shooting as much as I can before then... trust me I need the practice.
I currently own a Mathews Switchback with a 70#. I’ll mostl likely back it down to 65# but I’m not sure on that. I want to make this as simple as possible, so I’m wanting to know is it practical to set a single fixed pin that would get me from zero to 30 yards? there are guys who are much better than me at shooting, but I have used a single pin out to 40 since I switched to carbon arrows (15 years?). Now, when I was shooting 2317 easton's with 125 grain broadheads it wouldn't work cause my arrows are full length 32 inches. Carbons make a heck of a difference You'll probably be shooting 340ish-400 grain arrows if you have a shorter draw and pull 65, so it can work. I would set a 30 yard pin and then just shoot at 10, 15, 20, and 25. See how much higher you are. You may find you can shoot 1 pin out to 40? or need a 0-25 pin and a 35ish pin? You won't know until you shoot what you feel the most comfortable at. Some of it is how good you are at judging distance.
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Re: Single pin sight.
[Re: Bigbamaboy]
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01/27/20 01:44 PM
01/27/20 01:44 PM
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Posts: 28,989 Fosters, Alabama, USA
Shaw
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First and foremost, I’m not a bowhunter, nor have I ever claimed to be. I have occasionally hunted with a bow, but it’s not something I’ve ever preferred. That being said, I plan on going on a public land archery trip this fall and want to start getting my ducks in a row. I know I need to be shooting as much as I can before then... trust me I need the practice.
I currently own a Mathews Switchback with a 70#. I’ll mostl likely back it down to 65# but I’m not sure on that. I want to make this as simple as possible, so I’m wanting to know is it practical to set a single fixed pin that would get me from zero to 30 yards? Yep, would not be hard to do at all.
"I hate rude behavior in a man. I won't tolerate it." Captain Woodrow F. Call
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Re: Single pin sight.
[Re: Madmax0818]
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01/27/20 09:59 PM
01/27/20 09:59 PM
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Posts: 11,949 Satsuma
kodiak06
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Check out the Spot Hogg Fast Eddie double pin That's not a fixed pin. You can do the fixed single pin but, ya just gotta learn ya drop/holdover
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Re: Single pin sight.
[Re: kodiak06]
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01/27/20 10:06 PM
01/27/20 10:06 PM
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Madmax0818
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Check out the Spot Hogg Fast Eddie double pin That's not a fixed pin. You can do the fixed single pin but, a 3 pin would also be easy for ya That’s correct but it can serve as a fixed pin plus give him more versatility if desired without the clutter or multiple pins. It’s all personal preference.
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Re: Single pin sight.
[Re: Madmax0818]
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01/27/20 10:32 PM
01/27/20 10:32 PM
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kodiak06
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Check out the Spot Hogg Fast Eddie double pin That's not a fixed pin. You can do the fixed single pin but, a 3 pin would also be easy for ya That’s correct but it can serve as a fixed pin plus give him more versatility if desired without the clutter or multiple pins. It’s all personal preference. I under stand that. I was just pointing that the OP wants fixed, no biggie
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Re: Single pin sight.
[Re: Bigbamaboy]
#3025719
01/28/20 11:27 AM
01/28/20 11:27 AM
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outdoorobsession
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I use a Spot Hogg single pin. Keep it set at 25 yards so anything 0 to 30 is no problem, just a little holding high or low.
But if one is at 40 yards, there is nothing like being able to range the deer, turn the dial to 40 and center "PINCH" ( tribute to whild bull ) him holding dead on with that single pin.
best sight Ive ever used.
Last edited by outdoorobsession; 01/28/20 08:52 PM.
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Re: Single pin sight.
[Re: Bigbamaboy]
#3025841
01/28/20 02:01 PM
01/28/20 02:01 PM
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Posts: 2,783 Owens Xrds
AUwrestler
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I have a black gold single pin and shoot one pin from 10 to 35 yards. At 35 yards my arrow drops 6 imches which when I aim at top of heart double lungs will hit bottom of heart without the deer dropping. But I expect deer to drop and allow my arrow to fall into where they will be. I'm spot on to 25 then 2 inch drop at 30 and 6 inch at 35.
I believe that this is a practical world and that I can count only on what I earn. Therefore I believe in work, hard work. -George Petrie (1945)
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Re: Single pin sight.
[Re: AUwrestler]
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01/29/20 12:42 PM
01/29/20 12:42 PM
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Bigbamaboy
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I have a black gold single pin and shoot one pin from 10 to 35 yards. At 35 yards my arrow drops 6 imches which when I aim at top of heart double lungs will hit bottom of heart without the deer dropping. But I expect deer to drop and allow my arrow to fall into where they will be. I'm spot on to 25 then 2 inch drop at 30 and 6 inch at 35. This sounds like what I want. You have your pin set for 25 yards?
Eli, Eli, lama sabachthani?
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Re: Single pin sight.
[Re: Bigbamaboy]
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01/29/20 12:57 PM
01/29/20 12:57 PM
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kodiak06
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I have a black gold single pin and shoot one pin from 10 to 35 yards. At 35 yards my arrow drops 6 imches which when I aim at top of heart double lungs will hit bottom of heart without the deer dropping. But I expect deer to drop and allow my arrow to fall into where they will be. I'm spot on to 25 then 2 inch drop at 30 and 6 inch at 35. This sounds like what I want. You have your pin set for 25 yards? It's an adjustable sight, you can set it where ya want. I keep my 60# bow at 25, my 70# bow on 30. Death if 40 or less if I do my part. If farther out like last year's bull, I adjust. You just need to learn the bow and you know where to aim
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Re: Single pin sight.
[Re: Bigbamaboy]
#3027317
01/29/20 07:10 PM
01/29/20 07:10 PM
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Joined: Aug 2014
Posts: 181 Florence, AL
BearVenue
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Yes, one pin will work. I love a single pin for less confusion and eliminates the clutter in your sight picture from a multi pin sight.
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Re: Single pin sight.
[Re: BearVenue]
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02/02/20 12:03 AM
02/02/20 12:03 AM
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outdoorobsession
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outdoorobsession
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Yes, one pin will work. I love a single pin for less confusion and eliminates the clutter in your sight picture from a multi pin sight. Me too.
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