Sights - land accurate hits
When shooting with a rifle, you need a rear sight and front sight to aim at the target. You also use an aiming aid for professional archery. What the front sight is for the rifle, the bow sight is for the bow. You can get these from us in different quality levels for different purposes.
While a recreational archer can achieve satisfactory results with a solid sight in the mid-price range, high-quality sights in the upper price range are essential for professional archery and tournaments. At archery-shop.co.uk, you will find numerous models to suit all requirements, from beginners to professionals!
Improve your accuracy with a bow sight
Stability, a consistent movement sequence - and a high-quality bow sight are the ingredients you need to perfect your arrow grouping. When it comes to bow sights, as with many other bow accessories, you are faced with a lot of choice and a wide price range. From simple entry-level sights, which are often included in complete sets, to solid mid-range models and ultra-fine adjustable and extremely stable competition sights, you'll find the perfect bow sights for every archer and every purpose!
Do you need help deciding? Then read on! We'll give you an initial insight into the wide range of bow sights, peep sights and scopes. If you have any further questions, simply contact us. Our bow professionals will be happy to help you!
That's what matters:
Bow sights should be easy to adjust, but at the same time offer maximum stability. The sight must not move due to the vibrations emitted by the bow, arrow and string when shooting. The more powerful the bow, the more finely adjustable it should be. Compound archers in particular rely on accurate and precise fine adjustment of bow sights.
One pin vs. several pins
If you've ever looked at the different bow sights, you've probably already noticed: Some have a single pin, others have multiple pins. Both variants are common and each have certain advantages. There are also sights that are equipped with a target cross.
- Single pin: Here you always have full control over the exact distance at which you set the pin. A simple mechanism allows you to adjust it precisely to the current shooting situation. The only disadvantage: If the distance changes frequently, you have to constantly readjust it if you are not confident that you can compensate for the differences in distance when aiming.
- Multiple pins: Three to five pre-set pins in different colours cover the usual expected shooting distances. This is particularly practical when you need to shoot quickly - which is why you will often find this variant on bow sights for bowhunting. They are of course also very popular in archery competitions. However, if the distance of your target is in between, you need to take this into account when aiming.
Adjustment options and more
Bow sights can usually be adjusted in height and to the sides. You adjust the sight according to your discipline and your draw power. There are also accessories such as a small spirit level, magnifying lenses or prisms and lighting options, which are particularly suitable for bowhunting in poor light conditions.
Attention: Compound and recurve sights
It is very important that you choose the right sight for your type of bow! This is because there are small but significant differences between the bow sights for compound and recurve models in terms of design, weight and robustness. They also have different standard threads for the pins and sight tunnels:
- Recurve bow sight - thread: 8/32 inch
- Compound bow sight - thread: 10/32 inch
Compound bow sight - peep sight, scope and pin sight
When you work with a compound bow, you have more options when it comes to sights - and you should make use of them. Especially at archery tournaments, where a precise shot pattern is essential, a compound archer is as good as lost without an excellent sight.
Sights for compound bows are particularly robust and significantly heavier than models for recurve bows. They have to absorb a great deal of vibration with every shot. No screws should come loose or the sight or pins become misaligned!
Always check the competition rules beforehand to find out exactly which bow sights and accessories are permitted!
Your options:
- Pin sights may be used with up to five pins in different disciplines. You set these pins for the individual distances. The more pins you use, the easier it is to estimate the distances in between.
- Pins come in different colours or as illuminated pins, which is not just a matter of personal taste. This makes it easier for you to tell the small sticks in the pin sight apart.
- Bow sights for compound bows also include a scope. This magnification aid is also equipped with a small spirit level, which ensures that you hold your bow absolutely straight and do not tilt it unintentionally.
- In contrast to the recurve bow, the peep sight can also be used on a compound bow. You thread this additional aiming aid into the string. When aiming, you look through the hole at the crosshairs. If you are shooting at long distances, you can even use a magnification here.
Recurve bow sight - lighter, more compact
Recurve bows release less energy when fired than their compound-class relatives. As a result, the aiming aids in the recurve range generally weigh less and are not quite as solidly constructed. Of course, they still resist the vibrations that occur when shooting. Theoretically, you also have many options here to spice up your bow sight, for example with magnifying lenses, but not everything is allowed at tournaments.
If you are shooting in competitions, find out exactly what the rules are for sighting your recurve bow. For example, the DSB stipulates in its sports regulations that you may only use a simple sight. This means: no magnification, no spirit level, no electronic device and only one aiming point. Both the visible part of the pin and the entire sight in the direction of the target must not be longer than 2 cm.
Accessories for bow sights
Here at archery-shop.co.uk, you will not only find the right sights for every bow, such as compound bows and recurve bows. You can also get the right accessories such as replacement retaining rings for lenses, release levers and knobs, replacement fibre optics, scope dots and wrap pins, protective covers for the scope, sight bags, vibration dampers for sights or sight and scope lighting.
Of course, archery-shop.co.uk always has everything you need for your archery and your shooting style. From bows of all kinds, arrows, quivers and crossbows to attachments and spare parts such as arrow rests, clickers, nocking points, various limbs and stabiliser accessories, archers can find and order everything they need for sport or hunting here in the online shop.
The sight helps the archer to aim at the target. This increases the hit rate and improves arrow grouping. Sights are an indispensable aid, especially in professional sports.
There are different types of sights for different purposes and different types of bow. There are also considerable differences in quality and price.
A distinction is also made between compound and recurve bow sights, which have different threads for the pins and tunnels. Above all, compound sights are also more solid, as they have to withstand greater stress.
The following sight types are common:
Peep sight: A peep sight is an additional aiming aid made of aluminium that is threaded into the string. When aiming, you look through the hole at the crosshairs. If you are shooting at long distances, you can even use a magnifying glass. The peep sight can make a huge difference to the hit pattern and is a must for compound shooters.
Scope: The scope is a magnification aid with a small spirit level. It helps you to keep the bow absolutely straight and thus ensures optimum arrow flight and increased accuracy.
Pin sight: So-called pin sights are generally used for hunting. They have either one or several pins. With a pin, you have full control over the distance at which you want to set the pin. However, you have to readjust it every time you shoot at a different distance. With several pins - usually 3 to 5 - these are already set to different standard distances. This is practical - especially when you need to move quickly, such as when hunting. They are mainly used on Compound bows.
Sports sight: A sight is essential for shooters who take part in competitions. In addition to a precise technique, the archery sight plays a decisive role in the success achieved. An improperly adjusted sight or a setup that is not optimally tuned can pose challenges for archers. It is therefore particularly important to purchase a suitable archery sight and adjust it to your individual needs. We are happy to help you with this.
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