Anyone using a slider sight for spot and stalk?

I just picked up a HHA Slider sight for free. I have never paid too much attention to sliders, but since it was free, I thought I would ask...

Here is the sight I picked up

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Anyone using this style out west for spot and stalk hunting? Or is the majority using traditional fixed sights?
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i do not use that kind of sight because sometimes the animal you are stalking may run and stop then you would have to mess with the sight and by that time it might be gone
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I use a single pin, and so do all of the guys that I hunt with. I had shot opportunities on an elk and deer this year where I had plenty of time to range them, set the yardage and shoot. They did run, but they stopped after 20 yards or so. I was able to range, set the yardage and shoot again. In my experience they didn't spook too badly, unless they wind you and know what you are. I like single pins because because you have to KNOW your yardage and your shot isn't clouded with pins, making it difficult to see the animal past 50 yards.
Each to their own though. I shot with 5 pins for many years. Neither sight guaranteed more or less success, that was based on my preparation and being in the right place at the right time.
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swbuckmaster
if the sight doesn't have a 3rd axis its not worth putting on your bow imho.
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one hunting fool
"swbuckmaster" wrote:if the sight doesn't have a 3rd axis its not worth putting on your bow imho.
 Sorry but what is that? just wondering
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Avenger
what exactly is a 3rd axis???
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derekp1999
3rd axis... is that what the bubble levels are for?
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swbuckmaster
Ignoring 3rd axis could be the difference in a gut shot deer and a heart shot deer! In target archery you wont win anything ignoring your 3rd axis.

also 3rd axis has to either be shot in or you could use a Hamskea level bubble to properly set up your 3rd axis. That is if the sight even has a 3rd axis. Some dont! I would never own a sight without a 3rd axis.


this will give you a visualy of what im talking about.
There are other videos by the same company you can look at when you watch this video that will show you how to set up your 3rd axis.

http://youtu.be/CO_fa0bGwu4
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I do, a Trijicon Accupin
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skysthelimit
I agree, make sure to pay attention to 3rd axis. Learn what it is and shoot a single pin with a 3rd axis. I shoot a single pin with 3rd axis CBE sight. IMO that is the very best single pin set up.
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nuttinbutchunks
Here's an article on the subject:
http://www.bowhuntingmag.com/2010/10/28/tactics_bh_fulldraw_200808/

What it means is that the sight body is exactly 90 degrees to the bow. And from what I figured from some the youtube videos, many good hunting sights are exactly that. I'd go a head and get it. There is another video that says you can shim your sight if it is off a little.
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swbuckmaster
Sight being 90 degrees to the bow is 2nd axis.

3rd axis deals with the amount of torque that is applied on the riser when you pull it back. So a short axle to axle bow with a long draw will have more riser torque and could possibly be off more on a long steep shot then a longer axle to axle bow. If you plan on hunting flat ground or short distances 20 yards out of a tree stand don't worry about it.

If you dont want to shoot a deer in the guts on a longer shot or want to actually be competitive in archery you will get a sight with 3rd axis.
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I know a few people that hunt with a single pin. I myself ordered on this year to try. I know one person who just sets it on 30 yards. Then he practices with it at 20, 30, 40, and 50 yards. All while leaving it locked at 30 yards. This way if the animal does run a bit further he just compensates for the arch. It may sound a little risky, but he shoots like this all summer and knows exactly where the arrow will hit.

I ordered a Startrax from Vital X
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Ive been shooting an HHA for 20 years. Love it!
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ARCHER11
I just picked up an HHA DS-XL5519. Very similar to the one you have except I have the 2" housing. HHA just came out with a 2nd and 3rd axis adjustment bracket that will give you that option. I have used a multi pin sight for the last 6 years or so and decided to go with a single pin to get rid of the clutter and hopefully improve my accuracy. If your worried about quick close range shots, with practice and if your bow shoots relatively flat you should be able to set your sight at 30 and shoot 20 and 40 yard shots with minimal gapping. If undetected, you should have no problem dialing in your sight on an animal past 40 and shooting spot on. It might take some getting used to but I'm looking forward to getting familiar with the single pin sights. I think they're a great way to improve accuracy and clear things up for the guys who have trouble sorting out multiple pins.
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I just bought that exact sight, if you are worried about third axis, what I have done to minimize the tourque is to draw back with an open grip then placing your index and middle finger around to the front of the bow after you draw back. I started shooting a lot tighter groups that way after switching to this HHA, which is awesome. It is something to have to re range the animal multiple times, but we want and the animal diserves to have the most acurate shot we can give. I think in the moment of truth having five or seven pins while the adrenaline is flowing to be a bit distractive...now I just have the one. Hope this helps...
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Diamondrock
I use a five pin sight, 20 - 60 yards. I looked at this type of sight but it just gives you one more thing to do before you can take your shot. It's bad enough having to use a range finder to verify range, let alone then have to adjust your sight. The least amount of steps I have to take before making my shot is what I'm after. Just my thoughts.
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I have shot the same single pin CBE for over a dozen years now. I has served me well and allows me to aim with the pin dialed in to the exact distance.
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