Pin settings

Trad Bow 1979 · Apr 17, 2016

Right now I got the typical 5 pin set up for every 10 yards starting at 20. So this is what's on my mind. We use 2 pins to cover 20-30 yards. At that range your target appears the largest and you trajectory differences between the two pins is minimal. But then we use 2 pins to cover 50-60 yards as well. Here your target apears the smallest, your trajectory is a huge factor as well. I am thinking of changing from 20,30,40,50,60 to 20,30,40,45,50. I use a black gold ascent so I can dial at 60 if needed. But do you guys think ha ring rose last pins at r Rey 5 yards would be too cluttered???

3blade · Apr 17, 2016

I've been shooting 7 pin spotthogs for longer than I can remember. My pin spacing from 20 to 80 yards all the way through is 3/16" apart. There is no way I would set pins every 5 yards, they would be way to close together. However, if you are shooting a slow bow or really heavy arrows maybe you have room to make it work?

critterstalker · Apr 17, 2016

I started with five pins like yourself but now that I moved up to a MBG ascent I'm down to 2 pins 20 and 40 then dial it on out from there, A lot less clutter and less choices come crunch time it's helped my shooting a bunch

Trad Bow 1979 · Apr 17, 2016

Thanks for the info guys! My arrows are at 405 grains and pushing 292 fps. I was considering that after this next season I was gonna try out the FACT system from GT and load them with weights. Maybe then 5 yards between pins 50-60 could work.

I too use a MBG Acsent and I also considered going to 3 pins. Only issue I'm battling with is if I only had 3 pins I would have missed out on my elk this year if I had only 3. I had no time to dial in range, it went down too quick.

Thanks for the info guys

blazingsaddle · Apr 18, 2016

I would not put any of my pins at 5 yrd increments. I like big pin gaps, it allows me to see more. Plus, pin gapping is easy enough to be proficient at.
That being said I shoot a 3 pin slider. Set @ 30, 40, 50. Any animal under 30 yards gets what we call "top pinned".

trophyhunter · Apr 19, 2016

82nd: We also have/had the BlackGold 5pin...at your original settings...I contacted BlackGold and ordered an additional pin and fiber optic and customized the sights into six pin sights. 20,30,40,50,60,70....removed the bubble level to accomodate the extra pin....never use it anyway...awesome groups consistant six inch groups at 70yds...hunting Blacktail here in CA lots of longer range shooting. I dont get why you would need a 45yd pin...at 45yds.hold the 40 top of the back or 50 pin bottom of chest just my opinion....

Founder · Apr 19, 2016

I use the 3 pin SureShot adjustable. Mine are set at 20-30-40 and then adjust from there. I see your point in tightening the pins at further distance, the issue I see is that they may still be so close that it could be hard to see one pin clearly in low light. I guess if your eyes can do it, it makes sense.
The adjustable is nice for that, because I can just set it for exactly 44, or 55, or 68, or 79 and it's dead on. If there's a miss, it's me.
Draw back to that adjustable is trying to adjust it in the field, maybe while the buck/bull is feeding, then trying to relocate the animal, and then compensate if the animal feeds closer or further. Gets to be a lot to do in a bit of a rush.

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Trad Bow 1979 · Apr 19, 2016

Thanks for the replies guys. I haven't really considered adding more pins, yesterday I was having fun dialing out to 80 yards. I personally just don't want more pins to sight in ha ha.
As for cutting down to 5 yards on the lower pins. I played with it yesterday going with 50 and 55, and I didn't like it. Gonna stay simple. Thanks for the responses

Servehim · Apr 19, 2016

I set my bow up with 4 pins 30 ( sighted couple inches low) 40, 50 and 60. Not sure why people with new quick bows need a 20 and 30 yd pin?? To me it's a 30 and less pin ...period . I can put it just at top of back at 70 and be good, beyond 70 I'm not comfortable. Just my 2cents worth guys.

RabidRattleSnake1 · Apr 21, 2016

I am at the other end of the spectrum. I shoot a single pin slider (Spot Hog). I used to shoot multiple pins, but in the heat of the moment I used to screw up and pick the wrong pin at a known distance from time to time (panic on my part). The first "ah ha" development I had was when I switched to a vertical pin set up versus horizontal (switched to a Trophy Taker). On the range no big difference, but out in the field with a screaming bull 40 yards away it was a huge improvement for me. My next big leap was to switch to a single pin slider. At times it is slower than a multiple pin set up, but I came to realize I was rushing a lot of shots. I walk around with my Spot Hog set at 35 yards so I am good pretty much from 40 yards to 5 in a pinch. I just hold a little high or low depending on yardage. I have noticed that when I reset the yardage it slows me down a little, and I mean just a little, however it makes me really think out the shot. Since switching three years ago I have not missed an animal due to yardage. I have only missed one bull and that was due to a midrange branch being in the way. I have taken two bulls over 330" and two deer with this set up.

nfh · Apr 21, 2016

I have always split the differnece between my pins. If my target is at 45 yards I aim between my 40 and 50. I have tried 5 yard pins but I don't like the clutter and then have to think or mess up on which pin. Today's bows are so fast my pins are already close enough to each other

leftturnabq · Apr 21, 2016

>I am at the other end
>of the spectrum. I shoot
>a single pin slider (Spot
>Hog). I used to shoot
>multiple pins, but in the
>heat of the moment I
>used to screw up and
>pick the wrong pin at
>a known distance from time
>to time (panic on my
>part). The first "ah ha"
>development I had was when
>I switched to a vertical
>pin set up versus horizontal
>(switched to a Trophy Taker).
>On the range no big
>difference, but out in the
>field with a screaming bull
>40 yards away it was
>a huge improvement for me.
>My next big leap was
>to switch to a single
>pin slider. At times it
>is slower than a multiple
>pin set up, but I
>came to realize I was
>rushing a lot of shots.
>I walk around with my
>Spot Hog set at 35
>yards so I am good
>pretty much from 40 yards
>to 5 in a pinch.
>I just hold a little
>high or low depending on
>yardage. I have noticed that
>when I reset the yardage
>it slows me down a
>little, and I mean just
>a little, however it makes
>me really think out the
>shot. Since switching three years
>ago I have not missed
>an animal due to yardage.
>I have only missed one
>bull and that was due
>to a midrange branch being
>in the way. I have
>taken two bulls over 330"
>and two deer with this
>set up.

His success with this setup has convinced me to go single pin...although the sight chose is the MBG Ascent Verdict.

Servehim · Apr 21, 2016

What am I missing , it seems to me that in an up close shooting situation that moving hands to adjust sight would be High Risk . Taking your eyes off the criter and adjusting a sight would seem to be hazardous . I'm trainable but .......

leftturnabq · Apr 21, 2016

If you leave the pin at 35 or 40 yards, you are pretty well set for anything closer. Anything farther you can get away with some movement...range, set pin, let it rip.

It almost forces you to take your time with the longer shots, which can be a good thing.

Also, seeing how much better of a shot Rabid has become at longer ranges with that single pin setup is impressive.

desperatehills · Apr 22, 2016

I use the Q5 3+1 sight. It has fixed pins set at 20, 30, and 40. The 4th pin is a slider that goes out to 90 yards. I liked this sight so much I ordered a new one for my halon. With the extra speed of the halon, you guys got me thinking about putting my top pin at 30. I shoot a lot of 5 spot and tecno hunt which are fixed 20 yard shots so I might not like it except for hunting