Buying a new compound bow is a huge commitment in time and money, and everyone wants to get it right. That’s why the typical guy or gal puts a lot of thought and research into the purchase of this big-ticket item — with many of the top end models exceeding $1,200. Talking with bowhunting friends, visiting the neighborhood archery pro shop, surfing the Internet — all go into gathering the information needed to make an educated choice. But that process needs to continue when selecting those accouterments that make a new bow the best it can be — beginning with the bowsight. Same goes when upgrading a cherished bow that’s served you well for a decade.
Aside from the bow itself, the bowsight is the most expensive add-on when setting up a new rig or upgrading an old one — some extreme examples costing well over $400. A wide range of makes and models and configurations — fixed multiple-pin, adjustable single-pin and others — can add confusion to the selection process. A good strategy is to visit a local archery pro shop where you can get some hands-on experience with a variety of sights and advice on which model or models might work best for you — wading through the myriad options to separate the wheat from the chaff. Many pro shops have bows already outfitted with a variety of sights that you can hold and shoot.
Whether you are contemplating the purchase of a new bow or upgrading one you’ve had for a decade, do your homework so you can make an educated choice when adding a bowsight. Here are nine prime examples to get you on the road to making that important decision.
