Bow Sight Types

When it comes to discovering arc views, the first thing we should do is briefly cover all the different types of modern arc views. Many traditional archers, including myself, shoot without sight. However, today's composite Bow Sights deliver precision and consistency that few can match.

* Fixed pin bow views
* Movable bow pin
* Pendulum sights

Fixed pin bow views:

These are the arc sights of the "old school" with which I grew up, transmitted by my father. All you have to do is mount a support to your bow. This support has several vertical channels where the bright color view pins can be adjusted vertically.

It is called a fixed pin not because the views can't is adjusted, but because they can not be adjusted on the fly. When you see them, you usually have a pin for 20 yards, 30 yards and 40 yards (or some variation of). Then, in the field, you choose the closest match and you let it fly!

Fixed pin viewers may be the "least accurate" of modern view offers. However, they are still very effective when used with an eyesight on the bowstring and are cheap compared to most other models.

Some archers of the long and recurved arc will choose to use simple fixed sights.

Movable bow pin:

Unlike the fixed-pin sights, the mobile-pin arc sights have a single pin. This pin is able to rotate on a pivot vertically. At the back of the view, there is usually a gradient scale that denotes the adjustment of the distance in yards.

These views allow the adjustment on the fly and the fine adjustment of the yards in the field. An advantage is that you do not have to remember which pin is for what distance with respect to the fixed sights.

However, the view of the movable pin must be calibrated for the speed of its arrow. When buying a mobile pin viewer, make sure there is a method of adjustment to be able to mark it and accurately reflect the speed of your arrow or the distances will all be wrong.

Many views allow this to happen simply by allowing you to write or make yardage distances in the view once you mark it.

Pendulum sights:

Because many arc hunters shoot from tree angles above their targets, observers have realized that an improvement is necessary. The pendulum sights essentially hang freely like a plum ball and they seek to level themselves as you aim.

These views require some calibration by themselves, however, it is nothing to worry about. Once you have marked things, you will be happy with the results.

In addition, it is likely that you are already used to observe in areas and other views, it is a necessary process for your optics.

However, be careful with your wallet, since the best of this can cost a penny compared to simpler sights like a fixed pin.