Bow sights??

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jesse1987 · #1 Post by **jesse1987** » Mon Jan 28, 2013 11:02 pm

Firstly let me say that I am jesse1987 wife that has hacked his account temporarily just to ask a a question and apologise if this is in the wrong place....

So, he has broken his sight on his bow (don't ask how) and I want to surprise him with a new one. But.... I have absolutely no idea what I'm looking for.
I have noticed they range from $50-$300 in a variety of pins and colours....

He has a Fred Bear showdown compound. If that matters.

Can I have some suggestions and advice on what would be a decent sight for it. Also, what brands or things to steer clear of. He doesn't hunt every weekend but hunts maybe once or twice a month.
I was thinking of spending around the $150-$200 mark.

What specifics should I look for? I will be going in to look at some in shops but when I have kids in tow I would rather be in and out with the right thing.

Thanks.
Again, sorry if this is in the wrong place.

bigbob · #2 Post by **bigbob** » Tue Jan 29, 2013 8:34 am

Really is a matter of personal choice, I'm afraid.For someone out side archery it is totally confusing. there are single pin, multi pin , sliding pin, fixed pin etc. If he uses a multi pin ie, 3 or more pins then any sight from a reputable dealer would probably be ok. I 'm not really up to speed on them myself these days and I'm sure some guys will come in here with valuable advice.Even the diameter of pins is a personal choice ie .19mm, etc.depending on eyesight etc.Hope you get the advice you need.

longbowinfected · #3 Post by **longbowinfected** » Tue Jan 29, 2013 9:08 am

if you do not get advice here it is not meanness but simply we are bare bowers, we actually do not use sights. Even when I shoot a compound once a year I shoot without sights. Take his bow plus broken sight down to a good dealer. They should be impressed with what you are doing and should give you advice.

Kevin

hotcam · #4 Post by **hotcam** » Tue Jan 29, 2013 10:50 am

That's good advice! And/or make sure that the dealer is happy to exchange easily if you get him
the wrong one.

rodlonq · #5 Post by **rodlonq** » Thu Jan 31, 2013 10:08 am

That is a wonderful thing you are doing for your man, he will be really impressed I reckon. The alternative to buying an expensive sight setup is to show him the light (traditional archery) so he can move away from the dark side (compound archery)..... only joking

. The above advice is most likely the best path, especially if you have the old sight as well, the dealer will have a good idea of what your husband prefers, and can install it and even tune it up so it is ready to shoot.

bigbob wrote:Really is a matter of personal choice, I'm afraid.For someone out side archery it is totally confusing. there are single pin, multi pin , sliding pin, fixed pin etc. If he uses a multi pin ie, 3 or more pins then any sight from a reputable dealer would probably be ok. I 'm not really up to speed on them myself these days and I'm sure some guys will come in here with valuable advice.Even the diameter of pins is a personal choice ie .19mm, etc.depending on eyesight etc.Hope you get the advice you need.

Thanks Bob, I think you've cured me of ever again daydreaming what it must be like to shoot a bow with sights

I did use a compound for good many years but alway used it bare and drew with fingers. In fact the whole reason I returned to trad a few years ago is because I couldn't find a replacement compound that was long enough to draw with fingers comfortably.

Cheers....... Rod

bigbob · #6 Post by **bigbob** » Fri Feb 01, 2013 8:32 am

I still play with my compound at times for certain events and as its a 10 year old Martin cougar its Axle to axle is about 42'', absolutely great for shooting fingers and barebow. I do even have a Martin set up with sights etc in the rare possibility of a hunting trip in deference to infirmity and advancing age. Its all archery and all good.

jesse1987 · #7 Post by **jesse1987** » Sat Feb 02, 2013 8:44 pm

Hey guys Jesse here well iv just found this post lol was a bit confused at first lol my dear wife ended up getting me an awesome sight for my compound as well as some new shafts for trad bow ...sure married a keeper I reckon

#8 Post by **Stickbow Hunter** » Sat Feb 02, 2013 10:06 pm

jesse1987 wrote:Hey guys Jesse here well iv just found this post lol was a bit confused at first lol my dear wife ended up getting me an awesome sight for my compound as well as some new shafts for trad bow ...sure married a keeper I reckon

She's a goodun' alright mate!!!

Jeff

rodlonq · #9 Post by **rodlonq** » Mon Feb 04, 2013 1:45 pm

Too right mate.

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