I had the original camo version of the sight. My newest bow has the newer camo version. I've been very accurate with both but with the nose button & a rock solid anchor with one particular thumb release I've become twice as consistent. I really fought with the peep sight thing since I never started with one. I'm 30 years into compound & recurve shooting. Last time I used a peep it was a good one in good lighting but when a deer is very close it restricts the open sight window that the EZV creates. I shot this very slow moving doe & she was just to the right of my camera angle. She took a step forward & towards me moving right to left as i released. I hit her in no man's land & the arrow missed everything. Two days later I watched eating crab apples off a 🌳. She has had twins 2 years in a row. She had gotten a pass for now but since then I shot her mother who was the queen of the forest. I really like your arrows & that long tip u have on the end. I've been shooting about 570 grains with 22 % FOC with my 30" draw. But I'm sure I'm shooting less poundage than u. One thing that really helped me was a quick disconnect which I attached a 1/2" diameter Conquest Archery stab. which is 12" long. I put a weight on the end of it. My bow isn't heavy but that weight is well forward of the bow handle. Another advantage of it is when u lower your bow to the ground that stabilizer acts as a brace & your bow won't lay on its side ever when u lower it to the ground & rest it up against the tree. P.S. What kind of tip or insert is on your arrow?
Chad-I use a Carter Wise Choice for my hunting release. When I went from a Carter quickie plus to the thumb my groups tightened in just a few days because I made myself pull through the shot as it was designed for. I am seriously amazed at how accurate people can shoot with the EZV .
Just something I noticed, and I do the same thing... watch your thumb movement on the trigger. You’re punching and might be anticipating the bow going off. Rest your thumb on the trigger and pull your elbow back and make the back tension fire the shot. I’m practicing this myself and it does improve accuracy because the shot surprises you. I’ve been looking into this sight, so thanks for the review. Nice to see a regular guy shoot it with some amount of success. No peep is also interesting. The ranch fairy just uses a kisser.
Thanks. I will give that a try. When I removed the peep I started using the bowmar nose button but i have the small one on and i keep trying to feel it on the same spot of my nose each time. That’s why my hand moves out and in until i find the spot. They make a bigger one that i should use.
Talking about you not being as steady you might try adding a 1/4” to your draw length. Also you are very slightly tipping your nose down to the button. Longer dl will probably fix both things. Plus your draw arm will be farther back where it’s supposed to be. That will allow your back muscles to hold the draw weight. Front stabilizer will usually help with left/right wobble as you hit the back wall( if you aren’t jerking hard) and a back bar is for having the scope bubble ( or the riser) be centered or plumb. Try four ounces on the front and six on the back as I’m sure you’re shooting 70#’s? If your bow won’t do 1/4” dl changes just make the d-loop longer. This won’t effect the trajectory or anything else. Your nose would still be down though but your arm would be farther back.
Actually that's some really great shooting with this sight system. Dead meat anyway on whatever you shoot. I may just have to try on these sights after Archery season closes.
Thanks! I actually just harvested a buck last night with the sight. Have no clue how far he was but it was nice being at full draw as he came in and i could wait for the shot. I estimate around 40 yards but i didn’t range anything.
I also shoot without a peep with the EZ V, where do you line up your string? Do you put the string in the middle of the V or to the right along the riser?
I know why you had a problem. You are just getting tired with the second and 3rd shoot. Try to shoot one arrow at the time because every time the 1st arrow was good and 2nd and 3rd was not as good. I have a similar problem every time a shoot 1st arrow it will be bull eye and 2nd and 3rd will be off. So what I do now I shoot one arrow then I go and retrieve. Basically the poundage of the bow is to high for multiple shoots in a row. I also shoot more then I can handle in order to improve . When I shoot 65 pounds I can do 3 arrows on the bulls eye now I set the bow to max 72 and I can only do 1 arrow on the bulls eye always the 1st and the other 2 will be off. Great video really nice and honest .
hi I have a question when lining up the v on the deer vitals, how does that look? I am looking at getting the EZ V, just not sure what the v lines upon. My thought is from the front side of the front leg to about halfway down the midsection of the deer. but not sure if thinking that is correct. would you be able to show a video on how to place the V on the deer? Thanks Jim
Hi Jim. When you get the sight it comes with a paper target with lines on either side of a deer vital cut out. This will allow you to practice and get a feel for how much is in the V. You are supposed to line it up on the back shoulder and back rib and will double lung each time. I have since switched to a heavy arrow setup and would prefer to miss forward than rear of the deer so i have lined up front shoulder and mid rib cage. The best i can explain it is when i first got the sight i really focused on the placement of the V on the shoulder and back rib. As i have shot it more and more i now instinctively know how much deer should be in the V without out much thinking about placement being on the shoulder and last rib. You develop an idea of the vitals and release. I killed my deer last year and have no idea how far he was and was on the ground on my knees and took the shot and he didn’t go maybe 20 - 30 yards and died.
I had the original camo version of the sight. My newest bow has the newer camo version. I've been very accurate with both but with the nose button & a rock solid anchor with one particular thumb release I've become twice as consistent. I really fought with the peep sight thing since I never started with one. I'm 30 years into compound & recurve shooting. Last time I used a peep it was a good one in good lighting but when a deer is very close it restricts the open sight window that the EZV creates. I shot this very slow moving doe & she was just to the right of my camera angle. She took a step forward & towards me moving right to left as i released. I hit her in no man's land & the arrow missed everything. Two days later I watched eating crab apples off a 🌳. She has had twins 2 years in a row. She had gotten a pass for now but since then I shot her mother who was the queen of the forest. I really like your arrows & that long tip u have on the end. I've been shooting about 570 grains with 22 % FOC with my 30" draw. But I'm sure I'm shooting less poundage than u. One thing that really helped me was a quick disconnect which I attached a 1/2" diameter Conquest Archery stab. which is 12" long. I put a weight on the end of it. My bow isn't heavy but that weight is well forward of the bow handle. Another advantage of it is when u lower your bow to the ground that stabilizer acts as a brace & your bow won't lay on its side ever when u lower it to the ground & rest it up against the tree.
P.S. What kind of tip or insert is on your arrow?
Thanks for your time and sharing your knowledge. Outstanding video, answered all of my questions.
Chad-I use a Carter Wise Choice for my hunting release. When I went from a Carter quickie plus to the thumb my groups tightened in just a few days because I made myself pull through the shot as it was designed for. I am seriously amazed at how accurate people can shoot with the EZV .
Just something I noticed, and I do the same thing... watch your thumb movement on the trigger. You’re punching and might be anticipating the bow going off. Rest your thumb on the trigger and pull your elbow back and make the back tension fire the shot. I’m practicing this myself and it does improve accuracy because the shot surprises you. I’ve been looking into this sight, so thanks for the review. Nice to see a regular guy shoot it with some amount of success. No peep is also interesting. The ranch fairy just uses a kisser.
Thanks. I will give that a try. When I removed the peep I started using the bowmar nose button but i have the small one on and i keep trying to feel it on the same spot of my nose each time. That’s why my hand moves out and in until i find the spot. They make a bigger one that i should use.
Great review on the sight, interesting how accurate you shot it without a peep. Thank you.
Thanks. It’s perfect for bow hunting. I think if I wanted to be my best in a 3D tournament i would probably have a single pin and a peep.
Great video sir. I just got my EZ V and I love it.
Talking about you not being as steady you might try adding a 1/4” to your draw length. Also you are very slightly tipping your nose down to the button. Longer dl will probably fix both things. Plus your draw arm will be farther back where it’s supposed to be. That will allow your back muscles to hold the draw weight. Front stabilizer will usually help with left/right wobble as you hit the back wall( if you aren’t jerking hard) and a back bar is for having the scope bubble ( or the riser) be centered or plumb. Try four ounces on the front and six on the back as I’m sure you’re shooting 70#’s? If your bow won’t do 1/4” dl changes just make the d-loop longer. This won’t effect the trajectory or anything else. Your nose would still be down though but your arm would be farther back.
Just the video I have been looking for. I have been wondering if a peep is actually needed.
Upper body weight lifting also makes you much more stable. Especially shoulder strength training
Get ya a Bee Stinger MicroHex Counter Slide with dovetail mount. You won't be disappointed.
So I’m thinking of pulling the trigger on this but like my peep sight were you able to shoot consistently with a peep sight using the v
Actually that's some really great shooting with this sight system. Dead meat anyway on whatever you shoot. I may just have to try on these sights after Archery season closes.
Thanks! I actually just harvested a buck last night with the sight. Have no clue how far he was but it was nice being at full draw as he came in and i could wait for the shot. I estimate around 40 yards but i didn’t range anything.
thanks for the video just a thought try a longer stabilizer like the 12" trophy ridge it really helps to keep you on target
Thanks. I plan to try that out this season, along with a back stabilizer too.
I also shoot without a peep with the EZ V, where do you line up your string? Do you put the string in the middle of the V or to the right along the riser?
I know why you had a problem. You are just getting tired with the second and 3rd shoot. Try to shoot one arrow at the time because every time the 1st arrow was good and 2nd and 3rd was not as good. I have a similar problem every time a shoot 1st arrow it will be bull eye and 2nd and 3rd will be off. So what I do now I shoot one arrow then I go and retrieve. Basically the poundage of the bow is to high for multiple shoots in a row. I also shoot more then I can handle in order to improve . When I shoot 65 pounds I can do 3 arrows on the bulls eye now I set the bow to max 72 and I can only do 1 arrow on the bulls eye always the 1st and the other 2 will be off. Great video really nice and honest .
Thank you. I will practice like that in the future.
hi I have a question when lining up the v on the deer vitals, how does that look? I am looking at getting the EZ V, just not sure what the v lines upon. My thought is from the front side of the front leg to about halfway down the midsection of the deer. but not sure if thinking that is correct. would you be able to show a video on how to place the V on the deer? Thanks Jim
Hi Jim. When you get the sight it comes with a paper target with lines on either side of a deer vital cut out. This will allow you to practice and get a feel for how much is in the V. You are supposed to line it up on the back shoulder and back rib and will double lung each time. I have since switched to a heavy arrow setup and would prefer to miss forward than rear of the deer so i have lined up front shoulder and mid rib cage. The best i can explain it is when i first got the sight i really focused on the placement of the V on the shoulder and back rib. As i have shot it more and more i now instinctively know how much deer should be in the V without out much thinking about placement being on the shoulder and last rib. You develop an idea of the vitals and release. I killed my deer last year and have no idea how far he was and was on the ground on my knees and took the shot and he didn’t go maybe 20 - 30 yards and died.