Milo
Tatonka guide.
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Don’t do it.. you will have a hot action buck and forget to adjust it. Seen it happen multiple times i just till them “told ya dumbass”
TinyTucky
Active Member
Yes without a problem. I believe my top pin is green and bottom is orange. I obviously use it for hunting, but also for indoor and outdoor 3D shoots. I switched to the 0.010 size pins and definitely like the smaller pin over the 0.019. Even low light I have no issues seeing the pins.
TinyTucky
Active Member
And as far as forgetting to adjust it or having it set wrong, I look at it this way: Same thing can happen with a multi pin. Misrange or misjudge your yardage, you’re still gonna miss or not put the arrow where you wanted it to go.
Chancegriffis
Active Member
Been shooting single pins for over five years now and will never go back to multiple pins. Clear sight picture, no clutter and adjust on the fly. Absolutely love them!
Shoot-straight
Member
I switched to a single pin when I picked up my new bow this year. I decided on the trophy ridge react alpha. The bow shoots flat out to 30 yards so that’s where I zeroed it in and then I can adjust yardages from there. I have enjoyed shooting it and have had no issues. I shot my buck at 10 yards this year and never had to think about another pin or messing with the sight. I like the clarity of only having one pin to look at in the heat of the moment.
Agree with @Shoot-straight and @Chancegriffis. I have been shooting the same cooper john mark 4 for 10 years and will only upgrade to the fast eddie at some point as a luxury, not a need. Will likely never go back to multiple pins unless I find a need for it when hunting elk, pronghorn or mule deer. Doubt that though? I’d think whitetail in the midwest would be the toughest to adjust for on the fly and yes I’ve had some touch and go encounters but I shoot at 20 and 40 with my pin set at 30 on the range. so I know the elevation at those distances. I keep it at 30 default while hunting and adjust for the spot or if I have the chance as a deer approaches a specific yardage. If you’re in a situation where it’s happening so fast you cant move your pin, is that really a shot you’re going to be able to ethically take anyway even with a multi pin? In some cases sure but in many, probably not. It’s also 330am and im in the middle of Tennessee so I might be rambling.
Bowhunter57
Senior Member
I switched to a single pin Trophy Ridge Alpha React, about 4 years ago and would never go back to a multi-pin sight. Increased concentration with 1 pin is outstanding. 
You will need to set the sight at 20 yards and shoot it at 25, 30, etc. to know where it hits....in case you get caught in a situation of not being able to adjust the sight. This is exactly what I did and it paid off this year with a buck that caught me on the ground. I held higher, knowing the distance was longer than 20 yards (ended up being 27 yards) and hit him a little low, but killed him, just the same. 
By not second guessing myself and using 1 pin, helped me make a clear/clean shot.
My bow is NO speed demon! I'm shooting 56# @ 29" DL and a 525 TAW. I have yet to shoot it through a chronograph, but online calculators has it at 260 fps. If I can do make it work with my setup, anyone can make it work!
Bowhunter57
You will need to set the sight at 20 yards and shoot it at 25, 30, etc. to know where it hits....in case you get caught in a situation of not being able to adjust the sight.
This is exactly what I did and it paid off this year with a buck that caught me on the ground. I held higher, knowing the distance was longer than 20 yards (ended up being 27 yards) and hit him a little low, but killed him, just the same. By not second guessing myself and using 1 pin, helped me make a clear/clean shot.My bow is NO speed demon! I'm shooting 56# @ 29" DL and a 525 TAW. I have yet to shoot it through a chronograph, but online calculators has it at 260 fps. If I can do make it work with my setup, anyone can make it work!
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I haven't, but I'm not interested in adding anything additional to my bow.
I was running through my bow kills in my mind last night and the only two shots I've taken over 35 yards, were shots where I had plenty of time to range and adjust a single pin had I been shooting one. Most of my shots have been 25-35, but I've also killed two of my big bucks inside 10 yards, so it definitely varies but 27 yards is probably the average. I know I've probably never taken an exactly 20 yards shot in the woods, but that's what I've always set my top pin for, so I've given thought to setting it at 23 yards and moving back from there.
I do believe it's now sold. Just waiting on the buyer's money transaction to occur. He got the 'TOO' discount as well.
I'm running an HHA Optimizer Lite 5519. Been using it for several years now and I'll never go back to a multipin.
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I often set my target sight incorrectly. No way I want to be trusted to adjust a site with a deer in front of me.
One thing I thought about tonight is that i have to be able to move my pin with my release attached to my d loop. Wouldnt get one if i couldnt do that
A lot of great feedback fellas. My primary goal between this season and next is to eliminate and/or reduce the margins for error in my setup and it seems like a single pin would be a step in the opposite direction. The 2-pin version of the Fast Eddie seems like a good compromise.
@TinyTucky do you notice the vertical 2-pin making it easier/quicker/harder to level your bow versus horizontal pins?
@TinyTucky do you notice the vertical 2-pin making it easier/quicker/harder to level your bow versus horizontal pins?
TinyTucky
Active Member
I have played with horizontal pins but not at extended ranges so I can’t really say. I really only key in on my level when my shot is beyond 30 yards. I’d imagine they’re about the same.
WoodCoDep
Junior Member
It's not for everybody, but have you looked into the EZV. I love mine, no range finder necessary, lightweight, built like a tank, no pins to break etc, Been using one for two years now..for a hunting sight it was a no brainer for me. I shot single pin for prob ten years prior to the EZV, won't ever go back to multipin sight, I also ditched the peep and only use a nose button, i shoot as good or better than I ever have.
DONE DEAL!
Just shipped it out to the new owner moments ago, which he should have it no later than by E.O.D. Monday the 20th.
Chancegriffis
Active Member
@Spencie, some good info in this thread for you to consider.