EZ V Bow Sight Review
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- Опубликовано: 31 дек 2018
- Review of the EZ V sight for bow hunting.
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The EZ V sight is dramatically different from most other hunting sights, or archery sights for that matter, on the market. Its major claims are to aid in range finding, to reduce target panic, and to be simple and tough. After using the sight for an entire bow hunting season, I believe the EZ V definitely makes good on the claims for durability and ease of use. To understand the range finding accuracy and other claims, you need to dig a little deeper to find out how they work.
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This is the best review I’ve come across for this sight system. When you come to the table to talk about a product you got it covered. Thank you for the video.
I agree , well said.
I've used a single fixed vertical pin (or crosshair) for 30+ years. I have never owned a slider sight or multiple pins. When crunch time comes, I believe in keeping things simple. I become a better shooter when my instincts take over. Deer (& turkeys) are unpredictable. This past week, I have been trying something new. I am shooting an EZ V sight for the first time, but I customized it to having one set of tick marks @ 20 yards. Now, I am shooting like my single fixed pin, but with the added benefit of using the V to help guide me with longer shots. If you like to kill targets, I suggest using a rangefinder & pins. If you want to harvest game, I suggest looking into the EZ V sight. I am not interested in how good my groups are @ 30 yards (or whatever known distance). I am interested in how good my groups are at unknown distances within 40 yards, because that's hunting for me! "Frame it & claim it" - This is how an EZ V sight works. I find visualizing a basketball inside the "V" makes me instinctually punch the center of the vitals at unknown distances, & that's what hunting is all about!
This is a very nice review of the sight, & I used it to help decide on an EZ V sight purchase myself. The filming of your hunts are well done! Thank you for sharing all this with us!
How did you customize it?
This is the best review that I’ve found on the EZ V.
Best Review I've seen for this Sight. Average Jack did a good one, where he confessed that he strongly anticipated Hating the sight, and wound up really liking it for hunting.
I'm in the process of picking my compound bow back up after 3 years of hunting with my crossbow, I'm putting in the work that it really takes to completely overcome Target Panic and I think this site would be a good fit for a more instinctive Target focused execution.
I own two EZV sights
I love it
No more target panic
6 animals down to date
Have not lost one yet
@Boxing 101 I see your comments quite often and I have to ask...why so confrontational and insulting all the time?
This is the best review of an archery sight I've ever seen and I've watched hundreds.... Well done!
Really well thought out review. I think the concept is very strong for punching deer tags. I also find the assertion that it helps with target panic very believable.
There is one additional issue that I really see this sight addressing. At ranges beyond 30 yd, simply putting your pin behind the shoulder of the deer may send your shot into the liver. At extended ranges, your shot will land in the guts. I sight in my bow so that the center of my fiber optic pin is my centerline for windage. The further the shot, the wider the pin appears on the target. When taking a longer shot at game, it takes conscious thought to put the CENTER of the pin in the crease of the shoulder vs. simply placing the pin behind the shoulder. To me, the fact that this sight is designed to frame the vitals of a deer is probably more exciting than the range-finding feature. I’m guessing that while it is not as “accurate” as a pin sight, a lot fewer shots would land in the liver if this sight was universally employed in the deer woods.
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Also, I would think this solves the dilemma as to where to focus your eyes when aiming (i.e. the target or the pin). Just curious, does this make aiming easier? I would think that being able to cleanly focus on the target would make aiming much more instinctive. I am REALLY intrigued!
You answered all of the questions I had bouncing around in my head about this sight. I really appreciate your thoroughness and being objective. Thank you!
I’ve had this sight for a couple months. Your review is the best analysis of the sight I’ve seen.
well done DIY Sportsman. As usual, you never disappoint.
I love the EZ V sight. If you follow the instructions, you can be shooting accurately in less than 15 arrows. In fact following the directions, I put my first 3 shots right in the bread basket. Aaron really made this sight fool proof and the instructions EZ. I cant thank Aaron enough for this fantastic sight.
Very good review. You brought insights others have not, in particular the long range (60,70) shot, and thickness of the V structure.
Glad you did this video. I been looking into this sight. Thanks for the videos you do. You make it easier for my decisions on things.
Excellent review! Very thorough.
Thanks for taking the time to publish it.
Awesome video, I work at the shop that does the machine work on these sights and I appreciate the good review we work very hard to make this sight!
Great vid as usual bud, thanks for taking the time to share with us all.
I’m about to order my first actually new, and properly setup, bow (been shooting used junk for years). I’m glad I found this review. This sight seems perfect for hunting in East TN. Thanks so much
Awesome review. Best EZ V review hands down. Good job.
This is the first video watched of yours. I think you done a great job on the easy you do your video and coverage of the product. I will be subscribing.
Sorry for laughing ... that river bout whooped you azz .... I've thought about this sight before glad you did a review
Nice review, I used one this season tagged a 8pt at 32 yrds. I love it. Everything you said is spot on.
How do you know how big the vitals are? I think it's a guess what to "fill in" the sight with
Every hunter knows the kill zone for the animal they are hunting. Bracket the kill zone with the V and send it.
Thanks for this great video. It's the most informative hunting video I've ever seen. You did a tremendous job. I've had a ton of success with my pin sight. So even though this thing looks remarkable I don't see how I could change. But I'm thinking about it because of this excellent video
Wow I’m impressed, DIY Sportsman you’re one smart and well spoken dude, super professional. I’ve heard about this channel before, this is the first video I’ve seen, immediately subscribed.
Thank you for a very well informed review.
Another great video. Just ordered my EZ-V sight
One of the best reviews and explanation of this sight.
Don’t know if I would throw my bow but looks durable ha!
Great reviews as always ,going to put this on new pse soon.
Great review! I love your stuff, man
Finally someone used all the same size allens..so annoying using different allen keys for adjusting a sight
never understood this sight. thanks for making the video i think u have convinced me to get one to give a go
I'm glad the input was added about shooting this sight @ 3D targets that aren't broadside. If u have a close shot from a tree quartering away u can set the V so the center of it would be on the last rib then the 3D target would show u that u took the animal through the front of the liver & both lungs with an exit tight on the far shoulder.
Great review! I’m very interested in this sight.
Although this video is 5 years old, this is still the best review on this sight that I have seen. Helped with me determining that a pin sight (Since I like to do a lot of target and long range 3d) is just a better option for me. If I were just straight hunting, this would be a the sight though.
Very interesting concept!
Thank you for all the insight
Again, best bowhunting vids, with regard to midwestern whitetail. 👍🏻
I ordered 1 & I'm getting the camo 1 so it matches my whole setup cuz of your review so thanks 4 that.
I shoot very well @ 3D over the years with 1 or 2 pins & the only thing that gives me target panic is the peep. I'm confident that this will more durable & accurate than the old pendulum sights that had limitations. Machined like everything I own & quiet gives me the confidence I need & expect.
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Great review!
Very great review
Great review. Thanks
Awesome review
PS I've watched a few of your videos before, but after this one I subscribed 👍
Good solid review. Thanks
Great review
Glad you did this video now i know never to get it. Way to confusing a sight shouldn't be that complicated to use.
You make great videos. I have no desire to buy/use this sight but for some reason I watched the whole video. Looks like a reliable sight and with practice could be a really accurate sight.
I really enjoyed the video thanks
Awesome video awesome editing
I might go check one out!
Great info nice work.
Great video! Thanks. Subbed
I see a lot of pros for this - I really like my Trophy Ridge 1 pin drive slider - I think I might put this on my son's bow though and see how it works out
My bow had this sight on it when I bought it and I switched that before I ever thought about shooting it haha
Just purchased mine today, I'm still kinda sceptical but I'm that way with anything new!
Also need 2 add that I shoot a kisser button with a draw length specific bow & my anchor is very consistent. It also helps that I've shot alot of recurve with higher #age & that has helped me when it comes 2 form & practice with purpose with a high tech bow with a minimalistic setup.
Excellant review! I have the EZ-V sight & to reiterate what you said, it's very important to practice on a 3D target to get used to boxing in the vital area. Shoot from various angles & at your average tree stand height to accurately get double lung shots. I think this sight almost forces you to think more about arrow placement.
David Schwartz that’s crazy who wants to have to only practice on a 3 D Target. It’s a Gimmick straight out
@@dakotaturner2307 I think you're misunderstanding his comment. He didn't say to ONLY practice on 3D targets, just that it's important to also practice on a 3D target. Just my opinion. I could be wrong.
just an idea, since you want a more open sight window could you trace the tic marks and out line of the easy v on a piece of plexxy glass put it on your original sights as long as the tic marks line up your still in business and if you drop your bw and the pins move it will be marked to put them back or if you don't have tools handy you the marks on the plexxy glass
I have this sight. I have not had a deer within range of my ability yet but I am hoping to get a shot this season. I have watched people take shots past their available pin settings, example: they shoot 140 yards but only have pins to 60 in their sight. I call this the "Hail Mary" or "Pray to Jesus" shot and they almost always miss. We were waiting around for the evening i decided to practice at distances outside my available tick marks. Decided to use a bush at 100 for a gauge, ranged it to be sure. My buddy spotted for me and my first shot found the arrow right in the center of the bush stuck in the trunk. I DID use a field tip so i didnt ruin a broadhead. This season the deer all seem to be 100 yards or beyond with too much open ground to stalk closer than 80 yards. Been a weird season this year so far. I usually see the deer here in AZ not more than 60-70 yards, usually closer to 40. From my first shot with this sight my confidence has been through the roof. I let a buddy shoot my bow and after watching how relaxed and confident i have become since i got this sight he has decided to get one. Nice shooting and review.
Man that a big learning curve, I will stick with my fast Eddie 2 pin xl works, it’s simple and ez to use
I use a 6 pin bow sight . I space each pin 5 mm apart . I use it the same way you would a mil dot system on a rifle scope . For a white tail deer in Ky I use a 18 in measurement from top of back to bottom of belly . I know how many pins that space will fit between at any given distance . For example at 18 yards the 18 in space fits between the top pin and the 4th pin down and at 50 yards its 1 pin space . You can make the spacing of the pins any distance that works out for you . As long as you have the same space between the pins it will work . Once you know what the body fills at say 15 yards to 60 yards a quick gaping and you are good to shoot . I set my top pin for 15 yards and just let the other pins distance fall where the arrow hits and just know their yardages may not land right on a even number distance it only takes a second to know the deer yardage and what pin goes with that yardage . It doesn't have to be a deer as long as you know the body size of the animal you can know its distance and what pin to use . Lets say a coyote comes it to view while your in the stand . You know its about 10 inches belly to top of back . Lets say it falls half way between the first and 2nd pin How far away is it ? Thats right about 50 yards because you know 18 inches takes up 1 pin space at 50 yards if it takes up half the distance and is half the the size 10 inches if you use your 50 yard pin you might just hit it . All my pin heads are the same size right now but I'm going to change the pin head sizes from as big as I can get for the top pin and get smaller and smaller for the lower pins . This way I can use the pin head sizes to gauge for smaller animals and longer distances on deer or coyotes . I know since my pin size is 2mm that's half the distance between the bottom of the 1st pin and the top of the 2nd pin so at 50 yards the coyotes body should be the size of the pins head .
I have been asked about these but never tried one. I think it is just not for me. That is cool that you like it though. Maybe some day I will try one, but for now I am sticking with the pins I think. Thanks for sharing though!!! God bless you brother.
Sean's Outdoor Adventures Now you finally did try one then got bashed for not dedicating your season to it. If I was you I’d sent it back for a refund. That Aaron guy is a jerk to anyone who doesn’t like it.
@@curtisjoe24 LOL, he confesses to not reading the instructions....it wasn't a fair try....and I sent it for free....
@@aaronlasco6565 my comment is almost 2 years old. Get a fucking life
Great in-depth review as always! What’s the head cam you use? What compound do you choose to hunt with?
I'm running a Sony X3000 head cam on a Solvid strap and New Breed GX2 bow.
Great review man 👍 my question is how far is this sight good for? I use a single pin slider and practice 100 yards all the time. I live and hunt in the west and 60, 70, and even 80 yard shots are not uncommon. Could I practice out to 100 with this sight so I can be confident at 80 yards with it?
good morning I live in Brazil and here I can't buy a left-handed bow like the one in the video you could send a link where I can import one from
Great job on the video, the review was very comprehensive and informative; the best one I've seen yet. I do have one question though, when you use your kayak to get into your hunting area how do you get the animal back out? Good job sir! I have subbed.
Easiest way is to quarter the deer into game bags, and then spread them out between dry storage, between legs, or lashed onto the deck.
@@DIYSportsman Makes sense, thanks for the quick reply. Up to this point all this old dumb butt country boy has seen is the deer hanging out of the back of a pickup truck. Once again, great job on the video.
Nice I like to try it
Looks like you practice at the Elm Creek range? I'm a north metro guy, too. Thanks for your videos, super helpful!
Just found this looking for reviews of this sight and I see the range I go to in the video; at least I think it is, the woods line and target set up is awfully close if it is not.
Great Video! have you ever personally experienced target pain?
I've not had it bad. I've dealt with bouts of anticipation like probably every archer, but once that starts to happen I spend some more time with the hinge and focusing on the shot execution movements until the shot breaks for a while. That's usually enough to keep target panic minimized for me.
Will you give an update on this sight at the end of the 2020 season? I’m assuming you are still using it.
Good review. Im still on the fence
What kind’ve bow hanger strap is that? That looks nifty!
Thanks for the review. What all accessories do you think you will end up running on your hunting rig this upcoming season?
Probably EZ V, Limbdriver Pro V, and undecided on quiver and stabilizer. Probably tightspot quiver and DIY stabilizer.
It says it is convertible to right or left-handed. How did you convert it to a lefty and keep you level on bottom?
How long do you usually have to wait camping on the tree?
Always hunting. And targetarchery with the V or not ?
What go pro mount are you using? Head mount? Chest mount?
I wonder if these sights can be put on recurve bows . If anyone knows if they will fit a Martin Jaguar elite bow 40 pounds @ 28 inches hit me back & let me know I’m interested in this . I plan it hunt hog & I would like to know all about this . I don’t know if you can install these on recurves because i think recurves have a lower FPS than a compound bow so I don’t now if they make these for recurves , I’d love to have one made of a recurve bow though .
Great idea, I'm sure a ton of work went into development and manufacturing, but your price is way too high for me and average Joe at 150 dollars.
I hope the price eventually comes down so I can try one out. Looks amazing. Thank you.
We do offer 30 days loVe it or leaVe it guarantee....but hand built in USA costs more...Good Hunting!
great review.
looks like you almost fall in the creek when trying to cross it.
Great review!
What bow do you have
Thanks
I shoot a New Breed GX2. Link in the description. They've moved to all online custom bow orders.
I love my ezv. Once you start shooting it and giving it a chance. I tried to go back to pin sights, kinda just for shooting target and spots.. but I honestly found I was shooting just as freaking good and had more fun shooting with the V.. its definitely different and alot of ppl are not willing to spend the money like this on something this different.. I wish they could cut the cost in half and it would be twice as popular. It was a easy decision for me was like love at first sight ha.. I never Robin hooded a arrow but since I started shooting this sight ive got 3 now.. makes me mad because arrows are not cheap lmao.. if you are willing to give this sight a chance you might just never look at another set of sights again. Maybe I'll do some videos with mine on my channel too with the ezv..
I’m trying to get used to my EZ V, but honestly, I currently feel I’m more prone to shoot high on a deer than with my old pin sight. With the EZ V on my 3D thus far I tend to aim for center mass vs. lower one third, which seems easier with a pin. Any suggestions? Thanks for the video.
You shouldn't be focusing on the center of mass. Use the V just for your initial ranging unless you happen to know the exact range and can use the marks, and then focus on the exact spot you want to hit just like you would with pins.
That range is half way between my home & work & I've played more rounds of golf on Daytona golf course than any other
Hi!! What is your sight brand at 2:20? Looks good.
Kind regards Robert
I believe it was an old TruGlo but can't remember the model
@@DIYSportsman thank you so much for your reply! I will. Check it out.
Kind regards Robert
I put the vitals right in it, but every distance is different inside the V
Is this how peep sight is supposed to look at full draw, a round hole? I'm new to bows, bought my first compound just recently, its an extremely cheap chinese bow, came with peep sight installed and when i'm at full draw the opening in the peep sight is more of an oval than a circle
Yes, the peep aperture should look round so that you can align it with your sight housing for the best repeatability shot to shot. Also, if there's a big gap between the two, or if the peep covers up the ring of the sight housing, you can change the peep size to get that better alignment.
@DIYsportsman it's been a couple of years. Are you still using the EZ V sight? Has your opinion changed?
Still pretty much the same opinion. I've been using a Black Gold Mountain lite 5 pin since I can use it for everything throughout the year and not have to swap sights. But I've thought about making a whitetail specific setup where I either put this on or a fixed single or double pin sight for simplicity.
That's a cool site
I wonder how it would be for tuning fixed blades?
When looking at fixed blade flight I'm mainly looking for clean flight and impact point. This site works as do others. If you're doing that testing and tuning by shooting spots at 20 yards, it will be a little more challenging than with pins IMO. Often when I am shooting fixed blades I'll stretch it out a bit further, and with this site, the V is a little easier to center over a spot at those ranges so it works alright.
When aiming with a peep, do you always center the whole front sight in the peep, keeping it centered, or do you center the set of tick marks in the peep?
Center the entire sight housing in the peep. That way your alignment and form stays the same for all shot distances and you're just holding higher or lower on the target.
What camera did you have on shoulder? How was it attached?
I used a Sony X3000 attached to a Solvid head mount.
Over the years have you changed your mind? I'm a new hunter and this looks like a perfect option for me, with a max potential range of 30 yards in my spot in Ohio.
Thanks.
Yes its still a great option for that scenario. For guys who are doing more hybrid shooting, like 3d shoots, TAC, going out west etc I think a multi-pin slider is more versatile and precise. But I certainly wouldn't feel handicapped hunting with an EZV for whitetails out to 30, and you might find the sight picture beneficial.
Thanks for the reply! getting into this has been fun but tricky because it seems like most opinions are based on feel, like 90% or more. @@DIYSportsman
How well does this work with quarter to shots? I would think that changes vital size which changes location on sight
You have to envision the vitals as a 3 dimensional space within the deer. So on a quartering-to shot, you wouldn't just be looking at where the lung would be on the hide. You would envision that front lung as well as the front corner of the opposite lung. The idea is, if you think of the vitals as sort of a basketball or beachball inside the chest cavity, it shouldn't matter what angle they're facing. It takes some practice with the visualization since most guys are so used to just picking a single spot on the hide.
OR....shoot as a "pin sight".....nothing lost
Are you still using this sight now? Thanks for sharing.
I used it most of last fall. During the summer I use a slider sight more. Undecided if I'll use the multipin slider or EZV this fall. Also considering the Garmin but I almost like the other two better for most of my hunting scenarios. The reality is I'd be confident with either at this point. If I did more western hunting I'd probably lean more towards the multi pin slider.
I've played with pendelum sights on and off for several years and found with the speed of alot of the new bows it exstends their effective range and also that them only working from an elevated position isn't always true depending on the sight. I've killed deer out to 45 yds with a pendelum sight on the ground as well as from a stand. It is kind of nice to not even think about the exact yardage of the target and concentrate soley on making a good shot.
Could this site be used with tradition archery
You could if you held the bow vertically, though most traditional archers don't use sights attached to the bow.
Are you still hunting with this sight?
I just got it. Most deer I shoot with a bow I end up not using my sight so I think the ezv will work good for me.
The only advantage to this sight it is supposedly not needing a rangefinder. Well if you bow hunt you probably already have a nice pin sight. This V sight costs' $150. Right now Cabelas has three different rangefinders for under $150. Then you also have the rangefinder for other hunting/shooting uses.