Hind Sight

Hind Sight CrossFire

Hind Sight Extreme

In a rural area just outside of Pinckney, Mich., a man named Don Priebe had a vision to end the peep-sight curse forever. Little did he know his invention, the Hind Sight, would impact bow hunters worldwide. Priebe started selling the Hind Sight in 1997 and continues to grow in popularity every day as word gets out.

I will admit I was a little skeptical of removing my peep and replacing it with a rear-sight system. I was so use to looking through the string, how was I going to adapt to looking around it? After I made the switch, it really wasn't all that bad and adjusted my shooting habits rather quickly.

Out of the four Hind Sight products (Hind Sight, Hind Sight II, Extreme, CorssFire), the rear aperture, of course, is the guts of the sight system. Equipped with a phosphorus-coated open-crosshair design, the aperture is large enough to see through during low-light conditions and allows a good field of view. The phosphorus coating adds a soft-glow effect, which is super for those early morning and late evening hunts.

When exposed to a light source (sun light, room light) the crosshairs store energy, and will illuminate for up to 14 hours thereafter. I like to shine a flashlight on the rear sight (crosshairs) for a few minutes just before I head to my morning stand.

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If all this talk, thus far, about the Hind Sight doesn't get you excited, then this next part will.

The Hind Sight is marketed as the "peep-sight eliminator," and it should be, it does just that. But, it offers so much more than just an alternative to peeps; it also will improve your accuracy. Interested? Read on.

One of the first things that I noticed about the Hind Sight is how sensitive it is to grip torque. A requirement during the sighting-in process is to make sure that you use a torque-free grip (good shooting form). In doing so, during your practice sessions you may notice, from time to time, the front and rear sight do not line up as expected after the draw cycle. This is simply because your grip is different than before. Adjust your grip and everything will fall into place – guaranteed.

This feature is especially valuable during those elusive moments of truth. Even the most seasoned of bow hunters will sometimes put a death grip on the bow while shooting at monster whitetail bucks. It's "buck fever" at its best.

The Hind Sight could almost be renamed to the "Torque Eliminator Sight." I hate to beat this into the mud, but in my opinion, this is the most valuable feature of the sight system. Because of how the sight works, you have no choice except to shoot the same way every time. In order to get the front and rear sight to align correctly, your shooting style must remain consistent with every shot.

So, what else can this sight do for you? It has already expanded your hunting time into low-light conditions, and it has made you a better shot with its torque-eliminating feature. Well, there is one feature left just for you speed freaks.

Depending on the type of peep that you use, you can expect to increase your arrow speed by four to six feet-per-second after switching to the Hind Sight. This is simply due to the removal of extra weight (the peep) from the string. What a great bonus feature!

Hind Sight at different ranges

There is a little common confusion among archers with respect to how a rear-sight system works at different ranges. Just by instinct, shooters will try to center the yardage pin, in the rear crosshair sight, they are using at the time of the shot. In other words, if a person were shooting at 40 yards, it would seem logical to center the 40-yard pin in the rear sight. While you could probably use this method with some success, this is not how the Hind Sight was intended too work, nor is it the best way.

No matter if you use one pin or six pins, you always center your top pin in the rear sight for all ranges. After the top pin is centered, all you need to do from there is move the correct yardage pin to your intended target. This will keep your anchor point the same shot after shot for accuracy like you have never experienced.

Of course, a great product doesn't mean there is a great company behind it. If a company doesn't have good customer service, not many people care what product they build and how good it is.

The Hind Sight's geometry sets up very fine aiming and pin placement; perfect for those quartering-toward shots where the kill zone is smaller.

Communication with Hind Sight has been flawless. Whether it is by e-mail or phone, the Hind Sight staff has always taken the time to answer my questions. Granted, you will not have to deal with Hind Sight directly but in the event that you do, you can expect quick response times from a fellow hunter who cares.

Most products that are built with the intent of improvement (Pro) in one area most always have a down side (Con). The Hind Sight is an improvement in many areas, but I have yet to find a con. It is not just another product in the already crowded archery industry – it’s a contribution and gift to the sport.

Summary

	Helps eliminate bow torque
	Improves anchor point consistency
	Eliminates the need for a peep
	Increases arrow speed
	Expands hunting time during low-light conditions
	Offered as an add-on to your existing sight (Extreme)
	Offered as a complete turn-key sight system (CrossFire)
	Easy installation and set-up
	Well built; aluminum CNC construction with high-impact plastic parts

For more information: Visit  www.hindsightco.com or call (734)878-2842.