Option archery sights …and skinny arrows

[Knight.54]

Lots of more experienced archery elk hunters on here than me… so I’m looking for some advice on my set up.

I don’t think I want a sight that dials or slides.
I currently have 2 bows set up, both with Montana Black gold sights. One dials and has 3 pins the other is fixed 5 pins.
Does anybody have experience with a fixed sight with more pins?…
I’ve seen that Option Archery has a sight with 7 pins.
It’s a pretty pricey and complex looking piece of equipment that also has a pin that dials.
I don’t want to look at numbers on a sight tape or try to dial a single pin at the moment of truth.
I shot both the bows a lot a few years ago when I thought I was going on an archery hunt but it didn’t happen. I had one of them shooting nicely at 70 yards. Of course I’ll be hoping to get closer than that.
I’m challenged by a short draw length at 27”. Shooting 70 lbs. I’m pretty settled on an arrow close to 470 grains. And I really can’t justify or afford a new bow. I plan on shooting my Mathew’s switchback Xt.

On another topic,until now I’ve been shooting regular diameter arrows…
Is it worth re-configuring everything to go down to a small(or I guess micro) diameter arrow.
I’ve got the golden ticket and this will be my best opportunity in my lifetime at a trophy bull. So I’m trying to really have the best set up I can afford.
Please offer any advice you want as I’m a little overwhelmed by it all. I have very few experienced archery elk hunters to consult with so I’m counting on you guys!70 yard group. A couple of years ago. But my recent practice sessions are showing promise.

 

[Nick87]

Timely post I'm thinking about upgrading and can't decide which route to go or stay with the old one. Following.

 

[Dan O]

I been shooting bows since 1974. I use a fixed pin sight with 7 pins. At first I had issues getting the correct pin quickly. So I settled on having red pins at 20, 40, 60 yards the others are green at 30,50,70 and 80 yards. With a little practice it's easy to get the right pin immediately. I have my main bow and backup bow set up the same.

Whichever sight you decide on practice, practice, practice.

 

[Mule Kick]

The Option is a nice sight and system for sure. Personally I don’t think I’d like 7 pins but if you can get used to finding the right one quickly it’d pry work good. I use a 2 pin slider and like it. Less cluttered sight picture and I like dialing.
I think either of the sights you have would work just fine though!
My pick would probably be that 3 pin. Set at 30,40,50. Further than 50 you will likely have time to dial…
No real reason to switch to smaller diameter arrows either unless you simply like tinkering and have the money. 470 is a good weight IMO. Good luck!

 

[ccc23454]

I have had it all from a single fixed to 7 fixed and liked less pins i learned. I found myself even with color schemes counting to myself 20, 30, 40....50 while bull is standing there. I discovered by going to a newer faster bow I could reduce pin gap and remove clutter appearance. My current bow i put together couple years ago and settled on a 2 pin adjustable and couldnt be happier. If I was hunting mostly lope or deer I might want few more but for elk easy always is best. As far as arrows I am probably bad choice to listen to about micro shafts. I shot easton sonic 6mm's (coincidentally 2 dozen new shafts get here today). I hate smaller arrows and all they seem to do is create problems or costs so everytime i tried to switch i found myself questioning significance of advantage and just decided to shot full size shafts. Whatever you decide just practice and build confidence with the setup, good luck

 

[SAJ-99]

Does anybody have experience with a fixed sight with more pins?

You don’t need more than 5. In the moment, you increase your risk of picking the wrong pin. Mostly I see 7 pins as a sales gimmick. I went from a 5pin to a slider, and mostly still just leave it fixed and shoot the gap. That may be from doing that my whole life and avoiding the change. My longer range accuracy with the slider is a little worse than it was with the fixed pins. I can figure out why and I’m not convinced it isn’t me.

470 is fine. The group looks great. 70yds is a long shot. I practice to that but would never shoot it unless it was a follow up shot and unavoidable.

 

[Rack Daniels]

It’s not for everyone, but I’ve used the EZV since I started bowhunting. Although every animal may vary greatly in size, MOST big game animals have a similarly sized vital area. The V is based off of stadia metric range and the speed at which your arrows fly. If you change your speeds, you also change your “V” insert. It is very simple and once you are used to it, you will feel much more confident in taking real world archery shots in moments where ranging every time the animal moves isn’t possible. Beyond about 70 yards, you lose hash marks— no cam hanes shots. REAL WORLD archery shots or you’re using instinct… good luck with everything.