Posted: 9/11/2012 5:11:07 PM EDT
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I just bought a trophy ridge micro alpha V5. Not sure if I am going to keep it.
I like the micro adjusting. I like the variable LED light I like the vertical pins, I think I like the big bubble. Helps me to not forget to look at it. Not sure I like 5 pins. To zero the 5th pin at 50, the 10 yard pin has to be very high in the sight. Seems a bit heavy and not sure I need it ti stick out so far from the bow, it is adjustable length wise. I wish it came in cammo, but it only comes in black. Any advice. Does trophy ridge make decent sights? http://www.trophyridge.com/bow-sights/v5-vertical-inline-pin I have noticed while playing with it, my accuracy seems to be very noticeably different depending on how far or close the sight sits away from the riser. Is that normal? Is that why it is adjustable? Is this a hunting sight or a target sight? |
Mach
“Necessity is the plea for every infringement of human freedom. It is argument of tyrants. It is the creed of slaves.”
William Pitt, 1783:
“Necessity is the plea for every infringement of human freedom. It is argument of tyrants. It is the creed of slaves.”
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I think if you are comfortable with it, then it's perfect.
I hunt with a Spot Hogg Hogg it 5 pin on my main bow and it's a target sight in black, and it's given me no issues whatsoever. My backup bow has a black Hunter Hogg It 7 pin on it and I've had no problems there either. I know some people find that many pins to be a distraction, but if you practice enough, it doesn't seem to matter. Black target sights haven't ever got in the way of me killing deer. Usually I do something stupid long before a der has a chance to see my sights. 
I generally have my sights out as far as possible or just about out to the max. I prefer the longer sight plane. I'd give it a try for a while and set it up the way you like it. If you're shooting improves its a keeper, if not, I'd move on 
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Well after shooting it for a few hours over 2 days and sighting it in, I really like it.
I really like the vertical pins a lot. Makes my eye see the bubble and aiming seems simpler for my brain. I like having 5 pins including a 10 yard. It is a no brainer for my brain. I like being able to practice on 3 D targets at 50 yards. It already makes 30 Groups much tighter. I starting touch arrows at 30 yards. I don't want to ruin arrows so 30 and closer I only shoot 2 at a time. At 10 only one in a group. The micro adjustments made sighting it in very fast. Even the pins micro adjust up and down for range. I was practicing on the 3 D range and had a great time threading arrows through the trees. Part of my accuracy improvement is a new release. I picked up a single cam Scott Itty Bitty Goose . The difference between that and the one I was using is night and day. Can't wate till opening day. Thanks for the advice. |
Mach
“Necessity is the plea for every infringement of human freedom. It is argument of tyrants. It is the creed of slaves.”
William Pitt, 1783:
“Necessity is the plea for every infringement of human freedom. It is argument of tyrants. It is the creed of slaves.”
William Pitt, 1783: