Option archery sights …and skinny arrows

[Ktoye]

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!View attachment 40355670 yard group. A couple of years ago. But my recent practice sessions are showing promise.

I had the TR crazy 8 it was a good sight but BIGa

 

[Tilzbow]

I’ve gone from a 5 pin to a 7 pin back to a 5 pin then I used a 5 pin slider for about 10 years. After struggling to find the 40 yard pin in real low light and missing an opportunity at a bull three years ago I switched to a 3 pin slider for all my hunting and couldn’t be happier.

The top pin is set for 27, which covers elk shots from point blank to 35 yards. The middle and bottom are set to 40 & 50. If a shot past 50 presents itself I’ll use the bottom pin via the slider. If an animal past 50 isn’t calm, relaxed and won’t give me enough time to dial the sight I shouldn’t be taking the shot. For 3D, when I need more precision to hit 10 & 12 rings I use the top pin as a floater for shots inside of 35 and the bottom pin for 50+.

Keep in mind most elk killed with a bow are not long shots so you likely won’t ever take a long shot unless it’s a follow up.