| After purchasing a bow, the next item on a | | | | pin that is set only for even numbers and the |
| hunter's list will probably be sights. There are a lot | | | | target is 23 yards away, the pin should be set for |
| of different options available for the hunter and | | | | 20 yards and the hunter should aim high. Many |
| it's important to understand what they're used | | | | hunters choose to add a scope to this type of |
| for, how they work, and the best option for each | | | | sight to help, but this is up to the preference of |
| type of hunting. | | | | the hunter. |
| The first thing to consider when buying a sight is | | | | Many ranges have now moved to the indoors. To |
| how you will be using your bow. If you plan only | | | | accommodate, many hunters have adjusted their |
| to target shoot, scopes have greater accuracy | | | | gear to reflect the environment. Many hunters |
| and will probably be the better option. If you only | | | | using these indoor targets use a 6x or 8x |
| plan to hunt game though, there is little need for a | | | | magnified scope for indoor 300 courses, and 3x |
| scope at all. Another variable to consider when | | | | to 8x for Fita and Field shooters, and a 3x or 4x |
| choosing sights is the location of your hunt. Will | | | | magnified for 3D. With new technology, many |
| you be hunting from a blind? Up high from a tree | | | | scopes have gone high-tech with the newest |
| stand? Or from a moving vehicle such as a boat? | | | | options available to the bow hunter. All scopes |
| Make sure to do your research to find what type | | | | have an aiming dot, but some use fiber optics like |
| of sight will fit your situation best. | | | | bow hunting sights; others have stick on dots, or |
| Many target shooters prefer movable single pin | | | | stick on rings. All the options perform well, and |
| sights such as sure-loc sights to put on their bow. | | | | the decision is left up to what each individual |
| These type of sights allow the hunter the | | | | hunter prefers. With this basic knowledge, a |
| precision of setting a specific shooting distance in | | | | hunter can go into his local archery shop and |
| yards; the hunter sets the dial and shoots. | | | | peruse all the options, try the different types of |
| Similarly, if the hunter is using a hunting sight and | | | | equipment, and make the best decision for him. |