1 pin site yes or no

[Big Indian]

I am looking into a new site. Does anyone use a 1 pin site? I would like pros/cons/  brand etc. Not sure if it's right for me or not, but I know a LOT of guys/girls on here will give great feedback and guidance.

I appreciate it, and have a positive day !

 

[NYBowhunter]

I only use 1 pin on my sight, always have. My bow shoots straight out to 25 yards (max i shoot at game in woods) so one pin works great for me and removes the need to have a cluster of pins in view, which for me is annoying. I'm talking about a fixed pin, not those pendulum types.

[The_Real_TCIII]

I like to sight in one pin at 24 yards, thats the sweet spot for my bow from 0-30. As long as I know the deer is under 30 I hold dead on and will be in the boiler room. Ill hold high if its farther

[rob-c]

I tried a single pin slider sight and I didn't like it . didn't like moving the pin to the marked yardage in the heat of the moment to much movement . How I set up mine my wife's and boys sights is I use green for 20 , yellow for 30 and red for 40 . this i find works well for us because green is go , yellow slow down and red stop take your time . We all do well splitting pins for yardage gaps and it works out pretty good . Really you need to just buy or borrow s single pin to try because you may love it . 

[Jeremy K]

Single pin for 3D and a 3 pin for hunting . To me that both have there place and I don't want to be moving the site on the fly or playing the elevation game when it's a bad shot on an animal at stake.

[grampy]

Single pin sliding HHA sight for me. I never slide it though. Just sight in at 25 yards and I'm good from 0 to 30 my max hunting yardage. Have used single pin for the last 20 years or so. Switched from multi pin after missing a chip shot on nice buck due to confusion, excitement and perhaps a touch of buck fever! The single pin just keeps it simple and one less thing to worry about when things get exciting.

[stoneam2006]

I just switched to a single pin slider this year I love it will never go back...0_30 pin stays the same so perfect for hunting and I'm practicing at 60 and still have tons of room to go...have no doubt I could go to 100 if I wanted to they work great IMO

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[BKhunter]

They have sites that have 5 pins with the 5th being a slider. You get the best of both worlds really. That last pin can be used for any really long shots and you can dial the other pins between 20-50 yards.

[dbHunterNY]

HHA here on some hunting bows and a 3D bow.  definitely like the adjustable collar to change brightness.  you'll aim way more precisely with a single pin.  down side is hunting a stand with multiple trails, especially intersecting.  deer change trails at a moments notice and could be 10+ yards different than expected.  you won't usually have time to adjust it.  got to keep an eye on it too.  don't practice at 30+ before your head out and then forget its not on say 20 yards.  seeing more thru your sight window is a plus.  no pins you're not using to get in the way.  they work, as do multiple fixed pins.  just use it and get used to it before hand.

[2012_taco]

I use a slider single pin Tru Glo. The HHA is a better site but I had this one and I'm used to it. I have it marked at 18 , 30 and 40 yards. Those marks are only about 3/8 of an inch apart total. If I used multiple pins they would look way too clustered. I leave it set at 18 yds. and if I need to make  a quick adjustment in the woods I can. Usually I just compensate with aiming high or low. It's great for 3d shooting as you can adjust and hold on for different ranges.

[Merlot]

One pin for me. I just do not shoot beyond 20-25 yards. I sneak up on 'em...lol

[fasteddie]

I have a Tru-Glo single pin sight on two bows and like them . I bought a 4 pin sight with a light , opened the package and decided I would stick with the single pins . Wasted $60 - $70 . 

[Culvercreek hunt club]

one pin slider. Still have to add the touch master to mine for "at full draw adjust ability". 

 

I love the simplicity and accuracy of these. I am on target to 30 and if I ever go beyond and need adjustment there is plenty of time becasue the shot would need to be perfect and plenty of time for me to take it. 

 

http://www.sight-master.com/p22.html

Edited August 24, 2016 by Culvercreek hunt club

[Four Season Whitetail's]

One pin but no slider. One pin will cover what 90% of the average bow hunter should ever shoot. When you start popin 60 yards plus then yes, But we know there are few of those kinds in Ny state for sure. Mule Deer or Lope in the west maybe.

[chrisw]

Just went from a 5 pin axcel armourtech pro to an Apex Covert Pro single LED cross hair sight and don't think I'll ever look back. Sight picture is clean as you can get and the led has 11 brightness settings so no starburst or halo. My accuracy improved the first time I shot it, should've done it sooner.

[Grizz1219]

1 pin set to 28 yards... Aim at the heart from 0 - 28 then mid lung to 35... 

[Billdogge]

YES one pin is the way to go.

[Buckmaster7600]

1 pin hha. Modern bows are getting too fast for a bunch of pins, they end up too close together. I love having a pin that I can dial from 0-95yds and hold the pin directly under where I want the arrow to land!


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[ants]

One pin for me.  out to 25yards.

[NFA-ADK]

Only advantage to multiple pins is you do not need to change yardage. 

Single pin offers clear sight without multiple pins glaring in the sun.  As stated if you set it at 25 yards it is really easy to compensate with no adjustments out to 30.  No in between shooting of pins.  Accuracy is better overall. 

More advantages than disadvantages with a single pin.  Now I just need to purchase one, lol.  

[peepsight]

HHA optimizer lite sighted in at 25 yds ............

[nybuckboy]

Only sight I've ever used. Perfect!  Dead on at 25.  Hold at the top of the back behind the shoulder for 35 and that's if it stating still and relaxed. Nothing farther. 

https://www.truglo.com/archery-sights/pendulum.asp?catid=14EF030088AA44CBAC06E6F08F4B71C1

Edited September 6, 2016 by nybuckboy

[nybuckboy]

On August 24, 2016 at 11:28 AM, NYBowhunter said:

I only use 1 pin on my sight, always have. My bow shoots straight out to 25 yards (max i shoot at game in woods) so one pin works great for me and removes the need to have a cluster of pins in view, which for me is annoying. I'm talking about a fixed pin, not those pendulum types.

What's wrong with those pendulum types. All I've ever used. 

https://www.truglo.com/archery-sights/pendulum.asp?catid=14EF030088AA44CBAC06E6F08F4B71C1

[Hookhunter20]

Grew up using pendulums, switched to a 5 pin for two seasons and switched to a single pin adjustable. I can tell you that you will be far more accurate especially at ranges 30+ with a single pin. The sight picture is 1000% clearer. Between a pendulum and single slider I see no advantage to a pendulum. In my experience they drop drastically after 30 yards. As many stated if you set your slider between 22-28 yards you should have no problem covering 0-30 or 35 yards (with proper practice and knowledge).  Past that you should be able to have time to adjust and if you don't you shouldn't take the shot anyway. The sight I use is a axcel accutouch and it works great I'm a big fan of the accu click system. It makes adjusting a breeze as long as you know what yardage your currently set you don't have to look it stops in place at each set yardage mark. I do prefer the brightness of an HHA but you can always add a sight light. Id get and practice with a single pin wish I would have sooner.

Edited September 9, 2016 by Hookhunter20

[The_Field_Ager]

Yes. 1 pin all the way. Too much junk in the sight picture otherwise. Even at 20 yards 1 pin can seem to cover a lot of the deer.