Tips on using single pin slider

[Toby]

I see lots of topics on this and thought we could share some info. on making better use of them. I have considered a multiple pin sight, but light my clear sight picture.

So, one thing you can do is find the sweet spot as far as yardage and bow speed is concerned and set your pin at that distance. You should be able to find a spot that will allow you to aim at the center of the kill zone from 0-30 or so yards without any adjustment at all.

[ctdad]

We discussed the trick pin a while ago. I've not used it yet but it seems to make a lot of sense for a single pin.

[Toby]

The trick pin sure sounds interesting, I am afraid that in the heat of the moment I would forget to aim low.

Another thing on a my single pin is that there is a groove half way down to the bubble that I can use as a second sight, and the junction of the bubble and pin itself as the third. It comes out to give me 30, 40, and 50 yards sights.

So, if I don't have time to move the actual pin, I can still shoot from 0-50 with good accuracy.

[ctdad]

I'm not trying to talk you into the trick pin, I promise.

I've considered the risk of aiming at the wrong spot. For the last few years I've hunted with a seven pin sight. Remembering which pin to use is a function of habit and muscle memory. I shoot from different ranges every day and I don't have to count pins to know which one is 60 yards. I do it so much, I just know. I believe that if I practice with the trick pin long enough, and get myself used to aiming low, it will become second nature.

When I shoot 8 inches over the back of an elk next year, I'll know I was wrong.

To be honest, I'm not positive I'm going to use it yet. I want to experiment with it some first. But I'm obviously very interested in it.

[Csrbowhunter]

I use a single pin for whitetail hunting and I keep it set at 25yds. Im good from 0-35 that way but when I elk hunt I like mult pins. 7 pins is nice because you're good out to 80 but I will admit the last elk I shot every pin was on the elk at fifty yards.

[Toby]

I really don't like to shoot past 50 yards, just my own personal comfort zone, although I do practice at longer distances. I have considered multiple pins and the trick pin, but I have used a singe pin for so long that I can't convince myself to change.

[easeup]

not much to add on this one; just that I was never at ease elk hunting with a slider. so I got rid of it.
I guess too much can change too quick sometimes so my confidence is much higher with all of the pins there ready for use without any hand movement.

[BobcatJerry]

Set mine at 30 yards and can easily make a simple adjustment 2-3 inches up or down and cover 0-40 yards. Out further I like to adjust my pin, usually you have that moment at that distance, and you have a clear view and sight picture. I started shooting recurves before compoundsand sights ever came along and got use the clear sight picture and adjusting my aim. If I'm in a tree stand I range all my shots and pick the average distance as a base point. Some stands offer nothing more than 20 yards, so that's where the pin sits.

[Gander29]

I'm torn between fixed multi pins and a single slider. A buddy went to a single pin and swears by it but also missed a buck last year because it wasn't adjusted right. A guy on here has a Black Gold custom 3 pin that is also on a dial. I really like the idea of it being both but the price I got from Montana BG was $349....ouch. The G5 Optic may not be as well built, I haven't seen them in person either but it has 3 set pins and a 4th on a dial. Seems like what I'm looking for but want to check the quality of the sight first.

[Toby]

Gander29,

You can get a 3 pin Montana Black Gold Ascent for about $170. It is a 3 pin sight that also slides. Most guys set pins at 20-30-40 yards then slide or dial for longer ranges. You can even get custom pin colors and sizes for a little extra money. You get get them used for about $125.

Bobcat, I also started with recurve/longbows. I shoot and adjust a slider the same as you.

Toby

[Gander29]

I don't have hardly any outdoor channels but stumbled upon the IQ Retina sights. Looks like they are marketed heavy and I understand the theory to be good but would like to see them first hand like the MT Black Golds