Attaching to the Bow
Every bow sight is engineered to attach securely to the side of the bow. The bow sight will attach to the bow in the two holes on the outside of the bow next to the rest. Some sights offer options for attaching it to the bow. These holes allow you to move the sight farther away or closer to the bow based on personal preference. Use an archer's Allen wrench to securely tighten the two screws that are included with the bow sight.
The Pins
Bow sights are available with pin options depending on the intended purpose. The number of pins can range from one, three, five or seven. Each pin, which is typically made from fiber optics to absorb light, is used to line up the arrow flight with the intended target based on the yardage. The pins are stacked vertically with the top pin intended for close-range targets and the bottom pins for targets farther away. As the pins go down, it causes the bow to rise up so the pin can line up with the intended target. This results in a bigger arc from the arrow allowing it to travel a longer distance.
Adjusting the Pins
Adjust the accuracy by moving the pins in the direction the arrow is hitting. For example, if the arrow is hitting to the left of the intended target, move the pin to the left. Use the Allen wrench to adjust the screws that hold the pin. Loosen the screw and adjust the pin slightly. This will cause the bow and arrow to move to the right and hit the target. Most sights will have two types of adjustments--micro-adjustments and housing adjustments. The micro-adjustments are for moving the pins in small segments. The housing adjustments involve moving the entire sights by unscrewing it from the bow. This is typically used to line up the sight with the sight peep.
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