January 07, 2022
By Jace Bauserman
We get geeked about bow sights. Why? Few things up accuracy like a quality sight, and in today’s sight world, there are multitudes of models to choose from, and the hits keep on coming. There's something for everyone. From new digital builds to single-pin movers that have been coverted to three-pin movers.
Spot Hogg Triple Stack Spot Hogg Triple Stack Compatible with Spot Hogg’s Fast Eddie, Fast Eddie XL, Tommy Hogg, and Hogg Father sights, Spot Hogg’s new Triple Stack is a leap forward in bow sight innovation. The new-build sports a trio of individually micro-adjustable pins set on a vertical plane, and three individual yardage indicators let you know right where pins are set. In short, you get a single-pin sight with three distinct aiming points set at three different yardages. Plus, the sight can be dialed to exact yardages via the yardage wheel. For many, a housing void of clutter means boosted accuracy, and when combined with the MRT Rings, this tough-as-nails beauty will have you putting carbon on the mark. $379.99-$529.99 | spot-hogg.com
Trophy Ridge Digital React Trio Pin & 1 Pin Trophy Ridge Digital React Trio Pin & 1 Pin Trophy Ridge continues to ride the React wave, and for a good reason, it works, saves sight-in time, and ensures spot-on accuracy. For 2022, the manufacturer adds its Digital React Trio Pin and 1 Pin. Both are offered in pin sizes of .19 and .10, and a new and even faster Speed method means you can send a single arrow downrange and be sighted in. Of course, when sighting-in the Trio Pin, React's two-pin method can be used. Digital technology features like the giant LED screen, multiple bow profiles, numerous color, and brightness options, and more make this a must-try sight this year. $359.99-$379.99 | beararchery.com
Black Gold Dual Trac Black Gold Dual Trac Black Gold has always been a crowd-pleaser, and for 2022, this bow-sight-builder has answered the bell once again. Pro Pin lovers asked for a single-pin option, and the all-new Dual Trac is it. Built on the bulletproof Pro Sight platform, this marvel blends Black Gold’s Pro Pin, a design that reduces target obstruction and provides a more defined aiming point, with a second Pro Pin set in the vertical position. The second pin provides an additional quick aiming point. The Dual Indicator System reduces time and movement by providing a needle for shorter yardages combined with a second needle for long-range shooting. The Dual Trac sports micro-adjust windage and elevation and first- and second-axis micro-adjust. $389.95 | blackgoldsights.com
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Redline Bowhunting RL-1 Carbon Sight Redline Bowhunting RL-1 Carbon Sight A newcomer to the sight arena, early rumblings from those that have tried and tested Redline’s RL-1 Carbon Sight are positive. In the design phase for 24 months — Redline wanted to be sure all I’s were dotted and T’s crossed — this full-carbon bracket, aluminum housing single- or three-pin slider sports .019-inch fiber optic pins and is second- and third-axis adjustable. Sleek, stylish, and lightweight, this sight, from the Rockies to the Midwest hardwoods, will help you put carbon on the mark. $229.99 | redlinebowhunting.com
Axcel Armortech Lite Axcel Armortech Lite Most backcountry wanderers put a premium on keeping bow weight down, and they don’t want a clunky rig that doesn’t travel well across miles of broken, daunting terrain. That’s why Axel launched its new Armortech Lite. A German-tank-tough sight that you can customize in 3-, 4-, and 5-pin options, the sight showcases a lighter direct mounting bracket. The new design in the windage bracket means more overall travel within the windage adjustment. The Armortech Lite sports true second and third axis and comes with the AccuState II Scope housing and micro-adjustable pins. Each pin contains 24-inches of flexible fiber, and pin sizes of .019 and .010 are available. $329.99-$359.99 | axcelsights.com
Dead Ringer Tack Driver Dead Ringer Tack Driver The Bone Collector crew is mighty good at running carbon through game, and when they put their stamp of approval on a product, you know you can trust it. Enter the Dead Ringer Tack Driver. A standard five-pin sight fitted with four .019-inch pins and a .019-inch top pin that glows in complete darkness, this sight will be a favorite of many. Tool-less windage and elevation adjustments along with micro-adjust make sighting-in easy. The Tack Driver comes with a just-right-brightness DR Rheostat Sight Light and a glowing housing aperture. $49.99 | deadringerhunting.com
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Garmin Xero A1i Pro Garmin Xero A1i Pro A dependable auto-ranging digital bow sight, Garmin’s Xero A1i is already turning plenty of heads. Four top buttons and a window readout that walks the shooter through every step of the setup process make this sight a breeze to operate. You can choose from single- and multi-pin configurations, and the simple press of a button that’s mounted to the bow’s grip provides an immediate range to the target. The sight allows the shooter to toggle between single- and fixed-pin modes quickly. Pin brightness can be adjusted, and Level Indicators prevent accuracy-robbing cant. With the Xero A1i, you can track your performance during practice and shooting sessions and review your stats at any time. $999.99 | garmin.com
IQ Pro Hunter IQ Pro Hunter Designed to be slimmer, lighter, and more compact, IQ’s shiny new-for-2022 penny, boasts a 50 percent thinner bladed-pin design. The third pin on the IQ Pro Hunter Three Pin is a floater and can be dialed to the yard for precision close and long-range shooting. Of course, IQ’s tried-and-true Retina Lock and micro-adjust windage and elevation come standard on the sight, and these features significantly reduce sight-in time. The .019-inch pins are bright, and the thinner blade design reduces housing clutter and ensures precision accuracy. Adjustments are smooth, the sight is 2nd- and 3rd-axis adjustable, and the total weight is a feather-like 10 ounces. $299.99 | feradyne.com
Apex Gear Magnitude Apex Gear Magnitude A 5-pin sight built on the principles of accuracy and reliability, Apex’s Magnitude is fitted with a new glowing shooter’s ring with vertical and horizontal gaps to improve peep alignment. Second- and third-axis adjustable, the sight has click-adjust windage and elevation, and it is completely ambidextrous. CNC-machined from aircraft-grade aluminum, the build is sturdy, and pin brightness is solid. The Revolve rotary light system s the pot, which illuminates individual pins. $119.99-$139.99 | apex-gear.com
Bridge-Lock Sight Technology Yes, we realize this isn’t a bow feature, but when a compound bow builder goes the extra mile to make bow sight mounting more straightforward than ever, that technology deserves a spot in a new-sight story. Enter Mathews’ new-for-2022 Bridge-Lock Sight Technology. This innovative system allows a dovetail sight to be mounted through the bow’s riser — not attached to the side — eliminating the need for an external mounting bracket. What’s this mean for you? Simple sight setup and a streamlined profile that improves balance and reduces felt vibration. mathewsinc.com