Guest jduffy03 Posted March 24, 2006 Report Share Posted March 24, 2006 I was wondering what everybody thought of vertical pins vs. horizontal pins on a sight. I have hor. pins on my bow now, but I was thinking about getting a new sight when I buy my new bow in a month or 2. I was thinking maybe vertical? What do you guys think? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HarvDog Posted March 24, 2006 Report Share Posted March 24, 2006 Re: vertical or horizontal pins I've only been bowhunting for about 2 years. I just switched to vertical pins this year and really like them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VermontHunter Posted March 24, 2006 Report Share Posted March 24, 2006 Re: vertical or horizontal pins I know you asked about the verticle and horizontal pin sights,,, but you should really give the ANGULAR TECHNOLOGY from Vital Bow Gear a look also.. NICK, bought one of these sights and I'm sure he would give you his evaluation of this sight... Triangle 100% machined bracket and scope Innovative 3 independent angular pins with 1 yard of fiber with glow in the dark on each (patented) Independent micro adjustments for elevation on individual rings Fixed bracket standard, compromiser bracket available Micro adjusts for windage 4.5 ounces .029 fiber on top pin, .019 on rest Pin guards available for all triangle sights Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tom2008 Posted March 24, 2006 Report Share Posted March 24, 2006 Re: vertical or horizontal pins I use horizontal pins just like that way better. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ruttinbuc Posted March 24, 2006 Report Share Posted March 24, 2006 Re: vertical or horizontal pins I followed Nick's lead and purchased the Vital Gear Triangle. It is like the pins are floating in space. Everything it is advertised to be. www.vitalbowgear.com Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nick Posted March 24, 2006 Report Share Posted March 24, 2006 Re: vertical or horizontal pins What VermontHunter and ruttinbuc said!! These sights are without a doubt the best ive ever owed. The disadvantage to a vertical sight is that the pins are all in one line, so when your in low light conditions it appears as though there is only one pin in your sight window, its hard to see the bottom pins. The disadvantage to a horzontal pin is that when you put your pin on a deer or animal, your pin covers up most of the body since the way most animals stand is horizontal. The Trinalge sight with the pins coming out of the bottom right of the sight window eliminates both of these problems. My statements are from experience!!! Also, I try to stay away from Trophy Ridge. From my understanding, VBG came up with a vertical multi-pin sight and Troph Ridge caught wind of it. So they threatened to sue VBG for copying their idea.........Sounds kinda like a Vertical multi-pin sight monopoly to me. Besides that, Ive owned Trophy Ridge and they are way over priced and all plastic....very cheap in my opinion. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bow Hunter Derek Posted March 24, 2006 Report Share Posted March 24, 2006 Re: vertical or horizontal pins Right now I have a HHA 5000 single verticle pin slider on my bow. I've shot horizontal pins before too and like them. In fact, I have a new Sword sight with horizontal pins on order, but I'm not totally sold on them yet. The new VBG sights look cool. My question is how do the new angling pins adjust? How do the multiple pins adjust vertically? When you do move them, does the entire ring for each pin move, so they become kind of stacked and funky looking? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TnLungBuster Posted March 24, 2006 Report Share Posted March 24, 2006 Re: vertical or horizontal pins Vertical for me, I'll never have anything else Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
need2hunt Posted March 24, 2006 Report Share Posted March 24, 2006 Re: vertical or horizontal pins I prefer the vertical as compared to the horizontal. I will need a new sight before season and will definitely be looking at the Vital Bow Gear sight. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hutchies Posted March 24, 2006 Report Share Posted March 24, 2006 Re: vertical or horizontal pins Horizontal......I have been shooting them since I was 10 and it is hard for me to get used to anything else. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NYBUCK Posted March 24, 2006 Report Share Posted March 24, 2006 Re: vertical or horizontal pins I have the angular proslide from VBG and it is awesome. Would highly recommend it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest stsi36 Posted March 24, 2006 Report Share Posted March 24, 2006 Re: vertical or horizontal pins horizontal the vertical get in the way 2 much Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest PAT_PATTERSON Posted March 24, 2006 Report Share Posted March 24, 2006 Re: vertical or horizontal pins [ QUOTE ] horizontal the vertical get in the way 2 much [/ QUOTE ] I have never had my vertical pin be in the way, HHA site. It is just the opposite for me horizontal pins blocked part of my target. The only use I had for a horizontal set up was when I shot a slower bow and could use the gap between pins. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nick Posted March 24, 2006 Report Share Posted March 24, 2006 Re: vertical or horizontal pins [ QUOTE ] The new VBG sights look cool. My question is how do the new angling pins adjust? How do the multiple pins adjust vertically? When you do move them, does the entire ring for each pin move, so they become kind of stacked and funky looking? [/ QUOTE ] Each pin has its own separate sight window ring. Each sight ring can be moved up or down just by loosening it with an allen wrench. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LifeNRA Posted March 25, 2006 Report Share Posted March 25, 2006 Re: vertical or horizontal pins [ QUOTE ] I've only been bowhunting for about 2 years. I just switched to vertical pins this year and really like them. [/ QUOTE ] Same here, had horizonal pins on my first sight, switched over to vertical pins on my Trophy Ridge Micro Matrix. Never go back. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chrud Posted March 25, 2006 Report Share Posted March 25, 2006 Re: vertical or horizontal pins I've never shot vertical pins, only horizontal. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Widowmaker Posted March 25, 2006 Report Share Posted March 25, 2006 Re: vertical or horizontal pins Horizontal for me. Don't the pins in the back get in the way of the pins in the front? Maybe not? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spikekiller Posted March 25, 2006 Report Share Posted March 25, 2006 Re: vertical or horizontal pins [ QUOTE ] I have the angular proslide from VBG and it is awesome. Would highly recommend it. [/ QUOTE ] Not to hijack the thread but don't they make a sight with a built in aperture that eliminates the need for a peep? Do you have that one?...if so how does it work? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ruttinbuc Posted March 25, 2006 Report Share Posted March 25, 2006 Re: vertical or horizontal pins You are speaking of the Hollow Pino, spikekiller. I have not tried it, but I am interested in seeing some reviews as well. Looks like a winner. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
atthewall Posted March 28, 2006 Report Share Posted March 28, 2006 Re: vertical or horizontal pins I use horizontal pins and a 2 inch pin housing. I have no issue seeing my target and use 5 pins. I draw and start my aim below the animal and work up. Typically my shots are 20 - 30 and using this technique I eliminate having to count pins sighting from top down. Essentially I come in from the bottom, first pin is 20, 2nd pin 30. If the animal is gapped between 20 - 30 when 20 comes up I know I'm now setting gap. Gap finds my aim point, I look at 20 for a solid point of reference for steady aim and let my arrow cover the gap when I release. If the shot requires speed, I simply aim gap and don't look at the top pin and release. I practice this for various reasons during pre-hunting and in hunting season. It makes getting on pin easier (don't have to wade through unnecessary longer range pins) and if I hold a little lower than normal=low lung/heart and excellent blood trail. It works for me. Shooting spots or 3D I aim down from top and count pins. It forces me to think form since speed isn't desired for competition and mentally set my shot. Typical hunting conditions, it's all a different tempo. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest hoyt_vtec_kid Posted March 28, 2006 Report Share Posted March 28, 2006 Re: vertical or horizontal pins horizontal Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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