Red Dot Sights

[eagle rider]

Anyone ever try using a red dot site on a bow? The crossbow models with the multi dots.  Just curious.

 

https://www.xofan.com/compound-bow-red-dot-sight/

Edited November 12, 2017 by eagle rider

[Steve D]

I have one of these on my compound

 

[eagle rider]

2 minutes ago, Steve D said:

I have one of these on my compound

 

how does it work for you?

[Jeremy K]

Is it just set for one distance ?

[Steve D]

Works fine for me but am considering going back to a one pin site if I can find one I like. The primary draw back on these is you have to remember to turn it on before making the shot. The are also somewhat of a challenge to sight in because they are mounted sideways making the right & left adj. your elevation and your up & down is used to adjust your right & left.

[hunter49]

7 minutes ago, Jeremy K said:

Is it just set for one distance ?

  ??   yes/no?  I thought of using one also but wasn't sure about the distance thing.

[Steve D]

4 minutes ago, Jeremy K said:

Is it just set for one distance ?

Yes..I sight in at 25 yds. and raise or lower accordingly just like I would with a single pin sight. More than on pin is to much for me. My Mathews is a pretty flat shooting bow and  the hold over or under is so slight it doesn't warrant having extra pins. But then again I am not trying to make 40 or 50 yd+ shots. I seldom practice beyond 35 yds. and have never made or wanted to make a hunting shot that far.   Just my preference.

[GreeneHunter]

43 minutes ago, Steve D said:

I have one of these on my compound

 

Nice ... I'm about to put one on my old 30-30 with top eject before gun this coming weekend !

[eagle rider]

I was thinking the Truglo Bow model with the 3 dots in it,......  Someone gave me the right base from a bowhunting turkey set up he use to shoot.  Thoughts.....