3rivers

[MI_Bowhunter]

I don't have a problem with sights.    I have I have an SRF on my recurve that I'm hunting with this year.

Having shot wheel bows for close to 30 years with sights, it's probably more of a psychological thing for me.   My brain expects it as part of my sight picture.      

For the record I have tried to shoot shoot instinctively, using gap, etc, but I'm just not as confident shooting that way.

IMHO people should be judged by the quality of their being, not by the equipment they use.

[JamesV]

James..........

Each club has rules governing what can be used in the traditional class. 3 rivers is a for profit company and sells what sells. They sell lots of stuff I don't need and I don't buy it. I let them paddle their boat and I do the same.

[Rob DiStefano]

obviously, what archery tackle each of us uses is our own business.  

i think 3rivers is more than just looking at their profit margins and i do believe their hearts are well within the boundaries of "traditional archery" - which DOES encompass the use of sights and release aids, which ARE both part of traditional archery whether or not any of us likes it or not.

[Swamp Yankee]

Fact of the matter is, in 50's and 60's, you were the odd man out in many parts of the country if you DIDN'T use a sight.

[ranger 3]

Yes they sell them and yes some people use them. to each his own.

[3R Shooter]

I knew I would see some threads on this sooner or later.

Picking up sights was not a cut and dry decision for all of us here at 3Rivers Archery. For many of the reasons established here already. The biggest factor was that for the past Year and a Half (at least) the #1 failed search on 3RiversArchery.com was "sights for recurve bow" or something similar.  Now it is not profit driven, or some quick money fix that we are looking for.

3Rivers Archery is offering sights because it is proven that many of our customers are looking for sights. We have available several levels of sights, from under $10 to over $100, to see what people are looking for. Time will tell.

I do not use a sight and have no plans too. That does not mean others can not use them. That is their choice. Not everyone using a trad bow is hunter also. Many target archers use and enjoy sights.

I know not everyone will agree with 3Rivers Archery picking up sights, but then we will have those that do want them. They are not going to showered into every page and I doubt we will run ads with them, but with our ever growing selection of items at 3Rivers Archery always know we will try new items if we believe their is a demand for it to supply everything our customers are looking for.

Johnathan Karch
3Rivers Archery
Johnathan@3RiversArchery.com

[Ragnarok Forge]

I buy a lot of my archery supplies from the local compound shop.   I have to order most of them.  The owner is an ex Marine and a close friend.   I don't care what else they sell he sells me what I need.  I cannot fathom why 3 Rivers would not sell what their customers want.  That is simply bad business.  I have ordered from 3 Rivers and have always had great service.  That is what matters to me.

[Rufus]

Trad Bowhunter
Member # 609

   Icon 1 posted October 24, 2011 06:55 AM      Profile for Thebear_78   Email Thebear_78   Send New Private Message       Edit/Delete Post   Reply With Quote  i doubt there would be as many "forgot to pick a spot" threads.
There be "used the wrong pin" excuses!!   )

[njloco]

Rufus !

     

[deaddoc4444]

Jack Howard  was a great proponent of sights on bows.     Its traditional . Not your cup of te nor mine  but its traditional. !!!!

[Turkeys Fear Me]

Originally posted by 3R Shooter:
The biggest factor was that for the past Year and a Half (at least) the #1 failed search on 3RiversArchery.com was "sights for recurve bow" or something similar.

If the biggest failed search was for mechanical broadheads, would you start to carry those?        

[ishoot4thrills]

Originally posted by scout38:
Dude, just get out and hunt! Who cares whether people use sights on their bows or not. People have different reasons for using things and it shouldn't bother you......

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[Blaino]

makes no difference to me.  3rivers has the products that i want/need and they get it to my door FREAKY FAST!!!

[Terry Green]

There were sights on bows before there where wheels on bows.  Don't see a problem.

[JamesKerr]

I did not mean for this thread to offend anyone or degrade people who shoot sights. I am just suprised to see Dale start to carry sights as I know they have been around a long time but shooting a traditional bow to me means shooting without sights just my personal choice.

[Terry Green]

Originally posted by JamesKerr:
I did not mean for this thread to offend anyone or degrade people who shoot sights. I am just suprised to see Dale start to carry sights as I know they have been around a long time but shooting a traditional bow to me means shooting without sights just my personal choice.

I hear ya....My personal choice is a shooting glove, but don't have a problem with them selling tabs.     :D

[MJB]

Originally posted by Terry Green:
There were sights on bows before there where wheels on bows.  Don't see a problem.

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[MikeW]

Originally posted by Terry Green:
There were sights on bows before there where wheels on bows.  Don't see a problem.

Right on! what ever works for you, don't succumb to peer pressure and what's supposed to be "Tradtional" It's all about hitting the animal in the right spot and a humane kill. If it takes sights for you to do that, will then do it.

[ishoot4thrills]

Originally posted by JamesKerr:
.........My only problem is now we'll probably see some guy at a bow shoot who says he shoots traditional but has sights on his bow.........and "I did not mean for this thread to offend anyone or degrade people who shoot sights".....

       

Yeah.......whatever you say dude!

[Archer Fanatic]

I'm probably going to get kicked off of tradgang but so be it. This kinda of thread is irresponsible and stupid. Most guys I see shouldn't even be shooting a recurve or longbow. I statrted back in the 60's and this thread comes accross as elistist.