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Old 05-10-2017, 07:32 AM
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Results thus far.

In the package come a paper picture with the vitals of a deer. On either side of the vital is a 1 inch black dot, exactly 15 inches apart. My bulldog target dots are 15.5 inches apart, so I called that close enough. I knew my speed on my bow at 287 so I choose the 285 fps insert. Put the top ticks on the opposing dots and took about 3 arrows to get me dialed into 20 yards. I moved back to 30 yards and that ended my night. All 3 arrow in the 1 inch bullseye and I had to re-fletch 2 arrows.

I don't know why, but for the few arrows I did get to shoot, it is so natural and easy to center the sight over what you are aiming at and I am not trying to keep a single pin on a set location. We will have to see how it does on distance and if the groups open up. What I need to do is spend some time shooting a 3D deer of realistic size from unknown distances to see if the theory/method holds water.
If an animal is quartering away does the V theory still work or does it only allow for perfect broadside shots?

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Old 05-10-2017, 07:40 AM
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If an animal is quartering away does the V theory still work or does it only allow for perfect roadside shots?

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From the literature slight quartering away has little to no effect. On hard quartering away I can see there being a problem. Personally I see myself still carrying a range finder so I can use the ticks on the sight for a hard quartering away shot if that is the only shot presented. But even if the range finding ability lacks for that type of shot, the open field of view allowed by this sight is neat. Like I said, I am only in the initial testing phase and by no means have sold my MBG pin sight.
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Old 05-10-2017, 08:18 AM
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From the literature slight quartering away has little to no effect. On hard quartering away I can see there being a problem. Personally I see myself still carrying a range finder so I can use the ticks on the sight for a hard quartering away shot if that is the only shot presented. But even if the range finding ability lacks for that type of shot, the open field of view allowed by this sight is neat. Like I said, I am only in the initial testing phase and by no means have sold my MBG pin sight.
For sure, I was just curious about the flexibility of angles and target body position.

I use an anchor sight on my bow and I am sure some people think I am crazy but it helps me out.

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Old 05-10-2017, 09:07 AM
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If I am not too worked up in between periods of the game tonight, I hope to get some more shooting in and some long distance stuff.
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For sure, I was just curious about the flexibility of angles and target body position.

I use an anchor sight on my bow and I am sure some people think I am crazy but it helps me out.

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^ I've been using that technology for 20+ years (first Timberline No-peep, now IQ) and I still get weird looks from those that have just met me..... But my regular hunting partners watch me shoot under all conditions when they are struggling with left/right/up/down misses and are now starting to wonder about the alignment aids themselves.

Perhaps they will become mainstream one day; most likely when someone famous starts to promote the technology more....

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Old 05-10-2017, 09:34 AM
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^ I've been using that technology for 20+ years (first Timberline No-peep, now IQ) and I still get weird looks from those that have just met me..... But my regular hunting partners watch me shoot under all conditions when they are struggling with left/right/up/down misses and are now starting to wonder about the alignment aids themselves.

Perhaps they will become mainstream one day; most likely when someone famous starts to promote the technology more....

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Same here

I purchased a bunch of no-peeps before they became part of IQ Sight.

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Old 05-10-2017, 10:02 PM
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Well that got expensive, and not in a good way. 2 lost arrows at 50 yards. I think the EZV is a good concept but it might be too much to teach an old dog a new trick. Or I rushed out to the farther distance without putting in enough time in up close. Either way I am going to give it a bit more time before I write it off.
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Old 05-10-2017, 10:36 PM
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I'm with you all about the V sights, been watching them on At for a while.

IMO adding a longer stab on the front of the bow cuts back on Horizontal
movement enough. Only thing to think about is distance.

Open view concept is BS to me.

Hollywood advertising to sell more and make it easy and simple for everyone.

That is not what it is.

My own feelings about bowhunting.
It's not easy, it's not simple and it's not for everyone.


Who ever these people are they must decide in there own minds
which of the 2 they want to do. And why, if they are serious.



There is no reason people who what to shoot the bow can't shoot target.
That don't mean they have to hunt.

But I have to say that if it wasn't for bow hunters from days long gone.
I would not be hear today, like many of you reading this. And you fellow target shooters too.

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Old 05-14-2017, 10:33 PM
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In my post above I used some strong wording and could have been
confusing to some of my thoughts on the open sights. Felt I should
explain why I feel this way. Didn't mean to upset anyone, just putting
out my own beliefs on new things like this one.

I've seen a lot of posts in the last couple of years where the replies
show a lean toward pushing the grey area is ok with new tech. and faster
bows with additional letoff etc.

Example.. The spread of site pins to be 10 yards apart on out to 60 yards
or more seems to be ok with a lot of people today.

I my mind .. The spread of 3 pins from like 15 to 35 at 10 yards apart would be ok. But not 5 pins at 20 30 40 50 60.
In my mind 5 pins should go 20 30 35 40 45 to more closely follow the curve
of the path of an arrow dropping off.

I've been reading posts where many think it's fine to push the limits at longer
distance, I don't think it's ok when it comes to hunting, but I have no issue
with doing that with 3D or target.

The open V concept to me also pushes that limit but on a horizontal path.
Ok for target but not for hunting in my opinion.

Hope I didn't offend anyone by my comments.

Lastly, the posts I'm referring to where on AT not here and
If someone claims their arrow does not drop faster at longer distances then
that can only mean the total arrow weight is lighter in mass weight than it should be for hunting and is meant for target.

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Old 05-18-2017, 04:39 PM
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Trophy Ridge React Pro One

Coupled with my Anchor Sight (of course)

I kill with it.
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