Eastern turkeys. Midwest deer. Western elk and pronghorns. Wherever your next bowhunting adventure unfolds, packing one of these sweet new sights can help.
Burris Oracle Rangefinding Bow Sight. Burris has long been a leader in laser riflescope technology and that knowledge and experience has flowed neatly into the Oracle laser-rangefinding bowsight ($829.99), which instantly provides compound bowhunters exact distance to target and an exact aiming point while at full draw. Team HuntStand was among the very first to field-test this incredible
sight; HuntStand Executive Editor Mark Melotik used one to anchor a trophy Alberta black bear (shown above, story to come soon) in May of 2018, the first big game animal taken with the ground-breaking sight last year. Our advice? All bowhunters need to consider this incredible design and experience its jaw-dropping capabilities. The Oracle eliminates aiming between pins by instantly calculating and displaying the EXACT aiming point for any distance and shot angle. A quick push of the button activates the built-in IR laser rangefinder; within seconds, the range to the target is shown along with an illuminated pin for the exact drop and angle-compensated aim point. The illuminated aiming pins are displayed on the vertical LED trajectory bar running through the entire midsection of the sight. The Oracle converts easily to right- or left-hand use.
IQ Bowsights DEFINE Pro. A new three-digit display and 30-percent reduction in weight versus the original DEFINE, highlight this new premium sight ($549.99, right hand only) that combines a laser rangefinder and pin sight into a single unit. The DEFINE Pro allows for precision ranging while at full draw, resulting in less movement during the critical moments leading up to the shot. You’ll also find +/- 1-yard accuracy out to 150 yards, instantly displayed on an illuminated blue OLED strategically placed within the user’s line of sight. More new features include an integrated Retina Lock aiming system, smaller rangefinding unit, and a rugged magnesium frame. The DEFINE Pro comes standard in a seven-pin configuration (.019 fiber-optic pins) with each individual pin being removable–allowing a customizable pin configuration to fit a wide variety of hunting or shooting styles. An integrated sight light is designed to provide exceptional brightness.
TruGlo Archer’s Choice RANGE•ROVER PRO. When it comes to critical gear, bowhunters love options. Thankfully, TruGlo is listening. Last year the company introduced a dual LED dot aperture option for its RANGE•ROVER PRO ($129.99), and for 2019, following popular demand, a new retrofit 2-Dot Aperture Kit option allows existing RANGE•ROVER PRO owners to also extend their sights’ downrange capabilities and accuracy. This aperture includes all the standard features found on the (TG6402GB) RANGE•ROVER PRO yet can be installed on the (TG6401GB) 1-dot RANGE•ROVER PRO. The new Duo aperture utilizes the PWR•DOT LED illumination system that features illuminated red and green dots integrated into the aperture lens, providing a clearer sight picture and precise point-of-aim reference when compared to conventional multi-pin sights. The center green dot is ideal for roving between 20 to 50 yards; for shooting extreme distances out to 80 yards, the bottom red dot can be established to provide an exact point of aim.
Apex Gear ATTITUDE 7-Pin Bowsight. For 2019 the proven ATTITUDE sight series grows with the inclusion of a 3- and 7-Pin model (shown above), which is ideal for shooters and hunters who are confident in stretching out their shooting on 3-D courses, or when hunting open country. Both new sights come with a new detachable bracket that allows for a longer sight radius for improved accuracy, and since it’s removable, is ideal for traveling or when storing your bow in a compact case. ATTITUDE sights are precision-made from machined aluminum and are available with standard or micro-adjustable windage and elevation adjustment. The 2-inch aperture provides ample pin protection and a generous sight picture for the PRO•BRITE fiber-optic (.019 pins) assembly.
HHA Optimizer Tetra Bow Sight. Latest in the HHA Sports line-up of Optimizer single-pin bow sights, the Optimizer Tetra ($269.99-$379.99) features an integrated SP-50 Infinite-Adjust bracket that offers a full 2.1-inches of vertical travel and allows for infinite adjustability to the scope housing, so shooters can dial their bow to extreme levels of accuracy while maximizing range of the preprinted yardage tapes. An all-new windage adjustment allows for both major adjustments as well as micro adjustments while second and third axis adjustments have also been integrated into the Tetra, all with tool-free adjustability. As with all HHA sights, the Optimizer Tetra features patented R.D.S. (Range. Dial. Shoot.) Technology so once you’re dialed in at 20 and 60 yards, you’re on target—to the yard—out to 100. Each sight is CNC-machined from aircraft-grade aluminum and the sight pin, (available in .019 and .10) is protected by HHA Sports’ A.R.M.O.R. Pin technology.