mesajeeper Report post Posted December 2, 2013 I purchased the Diamond Infinite Edge for my 14 year-old as his first bow. He is a Lefty so our choices were somewhat limited, although I was pretty impressed with the bow. It was a package deal. I am not real crazy about the included Apex 3 pin sight. I am looking to upgrade the sight and am looking for recommendations. This is a Christmas present, so I won't have his input (which I know some will give me grief over, but he will be happy with whatever I choose). Any 5 pin recommendations that are also budget friendly? Thanks in advance for any input you can provide. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JLW Report post Posted December 2, 2013 tru glo is about the best budget friendly... unless he's a crack shot... I would wait to get him a 5 pin just yet...... make him earn it at the range. just my opinion.... you can set it up with a 3 pin 20 30 40 or 10 20 30. then move the box and go 30 40 50. James Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
elpepe25 Report post Posted December 3, 2013 a good spot hogg will soak up abuse for years and be ready to mount on his next bow and the one after that. By once, cry once. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mesajeeper Report post Posted December 3, 2013 a good spot hogg will soak up abuse for years and be ready to mount on his next bow and the one after that. By once, cry once. Ouch - I checked out the Spot Hogg. I wouldn't call that "budget friendly":) The Tru Glo sights are more what I am looking for. I see several that have a light on them. Is this a good feature? The TRUGLO Brite-Site Xtreme 5 Pin Sight With Light caught my eye as being very economical. The sight looks good, but I am leary because it is sooo cheap. Is there a Tru Glo model that you would recommend over the others? Thanks, Curt http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B000H4RP5W/ref=ox_sc_act_title_1?ie=UTF8&psc=1&smid=ATVPDKIKX0DER Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JLW Report post Posted December 3, 2013 a good spot hogg will soak up abuse for years and be ready to mount on his next bow and the one after that. By once, cry once. Ouch - I checked out the Spot Hogg. I wouldn't call that "budget friendly":) The Tru Glo sights are more what I am looking for. I see several that have a light on them. Is this a good feature? The TRUGLO Brite-Site Xtreme 5 Pin Sight With Light caught my eye as being very economical. The sight looks good, but I am leary because it is sooo cheap. Is there a Tru Glo model that you would recommend over the others? Thanks, Curt http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B000H4RP5W/ref=ox_sc_act_title_1?ie=UTF8&psc=1&smid=ATVPDKIKX0DER check this 1 out http://www.basspro.com/TRUGLO-Carbon-XS-Camo-Bow-Sight/product/10206449/ I used a truglo for a few years I now use a black gold RUSH James Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
hunt crazy in ca Report post Posted December 3, 2013 Check some of the online forums(specially archerytalk) get him a good Spot Hogg...somthing that he can use for years and years down the road...there customer sevice is awesome and will take care of you if you ever need repairs or upgrades....think of it as a one time investment...ive been there before with cheap sights that have broken on me in the middle of a hunt...i learned the hard way when i was starting out! If I had a extra one layin around id give it to the kid....I gave a kid a hoggit hunter i had layin around....love to see kids get started in archery... Tell you what you find one and ill throw $20 bucks in the pot for the kid...if you got paypal let me know ill gladly help out. Thake care Bruce Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mesajeeper Report post Posted December 3, 2013 Check some of the online forums(specially archerytalk) get him a good Spot Hogg...somthing that he can use for years and years down the road...there customer sevice is awesome and will take care of you if you ever need repairs or upgrades....think of it as a one time investment...ive been there before with cheap sights that have broken on me in the middle of a hunt...i learned the hard way when i was starting out! If I had a extra one layin around id give it to the kid....I gave a kid a hoggit hunter i had layin around....love to see kids get started in archery... Tell you what you find one and ill throw $20 bucks in the pot for the kid...if you got paypal let me know ill gladly help out. Thake care Bruce Wow, thanks for the offer Bruce! That is very generous of you but I can't take you up on it. I will take a second look at the Spot Hoggs and talk with my better half and see if we can make something work. I will also go to a local archery shop and check them out. I like to support the local guys if I can. James, thanks for the recommendation. I will more than likely go the Truglo route. They appear to be a pretty decent sight for the money. $50 seems more in line with what I was expecting to pay. I am feeding my sons addiction. He has killed two decent bucks and two elk in his young hunting career, We also fish a lot and he has me beet with his personal best 33 pound catfish. I am so excited for Christmas morning. He will be excited and I expect we will be archery hunting together come august. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
carpcody Report post Posted December 3, 2013 +1 on the Spot Hogg I really like mine. I completely understand the budget thing and I'm sure your son is going to be pumped with any one you get. Maybe he can do some extra chores for the Spot Hogg....with that being said my buddy shoots a 5 pin TRUGLO and he likes it. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
capoeirajosh Report post Posted December 4, 2013 I love my black gold I just picked up. I got the Rush. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
