Trophy Ridge Hotwire - 6 Month Update
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- Опубліковано 20 сер 2024
- I've been using the Trophy Ridge Hotwire for well over 6 months now and I have some update thoughts.
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If you are looking for sight tapes for the Hotwire, the original website I referenced no longer exists. I have uploaded a copy of the tapes to my website. thebudgetsportsman.com/sight-tapes/
It is one of if not the best hunting or 3d shooting bow sight i have ever used. I have been bowhunting for 5 years now i went from fixed pins to singles to floaters then i went to this hybrid hotwire. I went from 4 inch groups at 30 yards to 2 inch groups at any yardage i want. It is truly awesome.
That’s awesome. I’m glad to hear your are having such good results!!
Great review, helped me choose this sight to try out! A few tips on the not having the adjustments marked- if you can’t remember which way moves the pins up or down just move the 3rd pin knob and the 20 & 30 pin adjust the same way. Also A way to remember which one is 20 is it’s the screw that’s closer to the riser (I think of it as the closer target)
Glad the review was helpful and I appreciate your tips. It certainly not hard to figure out but I feel like it would have been simple to add some markings.
Thanks for watching!
Thank you for the great review you know as well as I that archery is trivial. That’s what sets us apart from other sports and hunters. There is a reason we split hairs. That’s the difference between a harvest and a wound or miss. Good stuff
Thanks for watching and your absolutely right. The fun and success of archery is all in the details.
Ha ha ,bought one cause of that video... switched from a react 5 pro... love it
Awesome Jon! I’m glad to hear you’re enjoying it!
@@TheBudgetSportsman so much clutter with a 5 pin ...all I do is hunt so I'm never going to take a 60 yard shot ,hell I can't even see that far anymore
I have my 1st bow. It is a bear paradox. 55 to 70 pounds. Ibo is 330 fps. 32 inches axle to axle. I have the Trophy ridge REACT pro 5 site. Qad drop away. Two 6 inch Trophy ridge hitman stabilizers and a Apex side mount rear bar. The bow shoots great. The site is great. Should be for almost 200 bucks. Nice review.
Thanks for watching and enjoy that great setup.
Your first video is what made me pull the trigger on this sight. However I noticed the same things you did and also that the sight is a little heavy. Over all I love the sight but next year I will up grade to a more expensive sight. My son really likes this sight so I'll prolly hand it down to him if he wants it. Thanks for the review. Matt
Awesome! There are some really great sights out there if your willing to put out the money and I’m sure you son will be thrilled!
Thanks for watching
I have watched both vids and another vid of some guy who modded his. My bow is at the shop, getting squared up and one of these slapped on it. Thanks!
Very cool! I am still using mine and still love it.
@@TheBudgetSportsman Got it back and did a rough sight in. The 20 yard allen head was maxed low and almost stripped out. I dug out an allen wrench and got it moving.
Very good information! The small things that you mentioned would be easy for them to perfect. Hopefully they’re listening 👍
I agree. None of my complaints are big. I love this sight and a few minor tweaks would make it even better!
One of your critiques is that the tool doesn't say which way to turn for up or down, but you don't give that piece of information in this video. I came to this video looking for that information.
Just now considering this sight for my new hunting bow. I am wandering about the sight tapes and how easy is it to get sighted in for the third pin? Would you consider making a video showing how to sight this in and what methods you used to make your decision on what tape to use? Thanks, great video!
I used some free sight tapes I found online. I mentioned it a little bit in my original review video (not this update video).
I started with a piece of masking tape and sighted in 20, 30, 40 and made marks on the tape. I probably would go ahead and move the 3rd pin to 50 and 60 making marks on the tape each time. Then you can use the marks on your masking tape to line up and match which sight tape you need. Replace the masking tape with the sight tape making sure you align it correctly and you should be good to go.
I printed the sight tape on an adhesive address label and covered it with clear tape. Then cut it out and you have a peel and stick sight tape.
I think I’m gonna cough up a little more, and get the Rheotech. Already got the armortech, so I’d be trading down otherwise
please tell me if im
missing something left am i turning the windage know forward or backwards, i understand the
chase the arrow, but its not working that way for me
Great reviews do you attach sight to lower or upper attachment holes on riser? Does this effect distance?
Has there been anyone that you’ve spoken too who has put this sight on a faster bow and seen a difference in how it shoots. I am looking for a new sight and like the idea of this sight. I would just like to hear if anyone has issues with this sight on a faster bow. Thank you for the review it really has helped in my research. Hope you have a safe and bountiful hunting season. God bless
I do not know anyone personally, perhaps another viewer will chime in.
I can’t imagine why it wouldn’t work. In fact I would think you would be able to get more range out of the sight. The key to having good success with the sight is finding it making the perfect sight tape. The ones included will not give you the best results.
Thanks for watching.
Thanks for the info. I am shooting a Triax set at 67lbs and a 28” draw. So I’m getting 293fps. I was just wondering bc like I has stated I am in the market for another sight. I currently shoot a Trophy Ridge Hitman 7 and I honestly want to get rid of some of the clutter without sacrificing a long range pin. Love the videos you’re posting and what you’re doing to help us all as hunters. Keep up the awesome work you’re doing. Stay safe and god bless.
Michael Nixon Thanks for your kind words. Have a great day.
Sight tapes please? the link you gave doesn’t work.
It appears that the website not longer exists. Fortunately, I still had a copy saved on my computer that I have uploaded to my website. You can find it here: thebudgetsportsman.com/sight-tapes/
Good review
Are they made ambidextrous or for lefties?
Unfortunately, the last time I looked they were only right handed.
Thanks for the review, what about the sight light, does the hole housing glow as it is the case with most bow sights? Or do only the pins glow in the dark? i know its not a big deal if you hunt at daylight but if you hunt at night, its a real pain.
The sight light only lights up the pins.
Ok so is there a tape for the 3rd pin
I would recommend watching my original review video. I’ll show you the site tapes that come with it and also tell you how I make my own that are better.
ua-cam.com/video/9pWpGy4SipU/v-deo.html
Does anyone know instead of setting pins at 20 and 30 if you could do 15 and 25? Newer to archery and would prefer this set up if possible.
Yes this should be no problem.
Van you micro adjust the entire sight or does it only do each individual pin???
Micro adjust the entire sight for both windage and elevation using the built in tool as well as micro adjust the top two pins and the third pin is on the knob
Hi I would like to know if the sight has the third axis adjustment?
It does not
What is the sight made of?
Im currently using a G5 optix with 3 fixed and 1 floater. The floater i never use cause I will never need to shoot that far. My top pin is good out to 30yds, then 40 and 50 (which i won't use either). Point being i can't use a 20 and 30yd pins separately cause they will be to close together cause im shooting about 335fps.
So I'm thinking of this 3 pin set at 25yds, 35yds and then the floater.
It’s a nice metal construction. I’ve been pleased so far.
Does it come with sight tape? I haven’t been able to find anything online about it. Basically, when you turn the floating pin nob, how do you know what yardage your turning it to?
It comes with some very generic sight tapes that are pretty worthless in my opinion. I printed my own and it’s working out great.
I talk about how and where I got my sight tape in my original review video.
ua-cam.com/video/9pWpGy4SipU/v-deo.html
Salt in the left handed wound! Haha
So sorry 😐 There is another similar but more expensive sight called the IQ hunter pro. Strangely I don’t see that one in left handed either.
It’s really all good, I can’t see getting too bent out of shape over a bow sight. Thank you for the info on the IQ though. I’ll do some more research after this season when I upgrade.
However, apparently TR is releasing some new products later this month, so keep an eye out and we’ll see.
i want this sight but cant find it in left hand.!!
Unfortunately I don’t believe they make it in left hand 🥲
I’ve had a surprising number of people say the same thing
@@TheBudgetSportsman so stupid
I agree.
Is the one movable pin marked? How is one supposed to know the yardage when they move it?
Please watch the video from 10:30-11:30. I address the sight tape and you will get a clear view of the sight tapes and the yardage indicator. As mentioned in the video, you will need to use a tape that matches your bow speed for the best results.
I apologize, I didn’t realize which video you commented on. If you will refer to my review video it will explain the slider.
Here is the link: ua-cam.com/video/9pWpGy4SipU/v-deo.html
What is the sight made of?
What sight tapes are you using?
www.redhawk-archery.com/free/Front-Sight-Tapes.pdf
Your nob is rubbing on the housing There is a set Screw on the side pick the nob up so it don’t rub
Trophy ridge eventually replaced the sight because they could not resolve the problem and it got persistently worse. I have no problems with my new one.