Best bow sights 2019 reviews
Have you ever wondered how off level you are when you take a shot or how different accessories that you add to your bow might affect the impulse of your bow?
I know I have in a lot of different cases, but there’s no way to really tell about it. With Garmin Xero’s built-in sensors, now I can tell how level I was after every shot. I can help identify any inconsistencies that I may have in my shooting form because of that. Keep this in mind.
Garmin Xero A1 Bow Sight – Best bow sight for hunting
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| Item model | Dimensions | Weight | Product details |
|---|---|---|---|
Garmin Xero A1 Bow Sight Check the price | 3.8" x 4" x 3.1" | 1.72 pounds | Auto-Ranging Digital Sight Left or Right Hand |
Trophy Ridge React Check the price | 5" x 4" x 4" | 8.0 pounds | Right Hand, Color: Camo |
Trophy Ridge React Pro Check the price | 5" x 8" x 0.8" | 1.45 pounds | Size: 5 Pin Left or Right Hand |
Trophy Ridge Volt Check the price | 10" x 10" x 1.5" | 7.2 pounds | Size: 5 Pin Left or Right Hand |
Field Logic IQ Check the price | 5.5" x 4.2" x 3.2" | 9.2 pounds | Size: 3 Pin Left or Right Hand |
HHA Optimizer Lite 5519 Check the price | 8" x 6" x 2" | 8.0 pounds | Size: 1 Pin Left Hand |
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Think about this: when you shoot, we want that little bubble to be perfectly level. That’s our goal every time. But how can you really know? In your mind, you may think you can. With the Garmin Xero, it’s going to tell you if you’re rolled a little left or a little right. Obviously, we want to be 0, but this will help us work on our form.
Also keep in mind that Garmin Xero also measures the amount of time your bow was vibrating at extreme levels. It does not register total amplitude or frequency of the vibration, only how long it exactly lasted. After each shot in practice mode, you’ll see the impulse duration in milliseconds. For example, if you see 93 milliseconds, your bow was at maximum vibration for almost one-tenth of second.
Experiment with different setups to minimize this number, or use it to compare your old bow to your new one.
Another cool thing in there is you can look at how many arrows you’re shooting in an entire season or in an entire session. You can basically look at this like a mileage counter on your vehicle. How many miles did you drive? Well, how many shots did you take? The Garmin Xero is going to be able to compile all that data for you whether you want to store it after just one session, or the entire year. And it’s very simple to do, whether you just want to reset it or let it run all year long.
Trophy Ridge React 5 Pin Bow Sight – Best bow sight for deer hunting
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Hi all,
Its been around 8-10 years since I last fired a bow. My kids are now getting into archery so i thought i “better get one for myself….you know, just so i can teach the kids properly…”
My question is: What are the better compound bows and accessories (sights, rests, stabilizers, releases) for 2018?
I previously owned a 2006 PSE X-Force, primarily for hunting (pig, deer, rabbits, foxes etc) and a 2007 Diamond Marquis. Both bows had a select mixture of Fuse, trophy ridge, G5 etc accessories. The Diamond was used for competitions. (Won Thailand’s National 3D competition and just missed out on Asia Games 18m).
Currently I am considering buying a Mathews Triax (70 pound draw and subalpine camo). This any good? Looking to spend $1500 for bare bow.
There are so many new brands now compared to 8 years ago!
I haven’t even started researching sights or rests (prefer drop-aways).
I assume Easton still makes the best carbon arrows??
Anyway, any feedback would be welcomed.
Cheers
Goshawk
Bows and accessories have come a long way in the last 10 years, you can now get bows that shoot as well or better than your old Marquis and have the same speed or more than your old Xforce. The tuning of compounds is now much better understood and it is possible to achieve perfect arrow flight even without vanes, something that was considered impossible ten years ago.
With arrow rests the choices are now almost endless but I would stick with the big names like Hamskea, Ripcord and QAD.
Sights have also come a long way with all the big names offering a top shelf product, you can even get electronic sights that feature a range finder.
Easton still make good arrows but now there are other top level alternatives coming out of Korea and even some acceptable shafts coming out of China.
Do a lot of research before you lay down any money and be aware that fanboys will always recommend what they shoot regardless of whether they have shot anything else.
Good time to be buying a new bow with so many to choose from I was in this position 2 weeks ago tried out nearly every flagship now brisbabe has to offer ultimately was between RX1 halon and triax I chose the halon after plenty of deliberation and havent regretted it since however the rx1 was a close second I also bought a QAD fall away rest just because I’ve always used them and really like them however when it came to the site I did so much research and finally decided on the IQ PRO HUNTER 3 pin and WOW what a sight honestly it is the best one i have ever used I’ve never been fond of single pin sights no idea why just my preference however having 2 fixed and one adjustable pin has been great for me also having the retina lock helps me get my grip right everytime and has massively improved accuracy I would strongly recommend checking them out even if they arent for you they are perfect for me a bit pricey at $400 but I’m in love…