Best Single Pin Bow Sight for Hunting: Top Picks at Every Price

Quick Answer

The HHA NYTRX is the on of the best single pin for most hunters — smooth adjustment, clean sight picture, and proven in the field and on the TAC course. It's what I personally run. For premium, the UltraView UV Slider 2 has hunting-specific features no other sight has. For entry-level, the Trophy Ridge SWFT DUO gets you into real single pin performance at a price that makes sense.

Why Single Pin Sights Are Worth It for Hunting

Clean sight picture at distance — one pin, exact yardage, no clutter. At 60-80 yards on a TAC course or western hunt, the clean view through a single pin is genuinely better than trying to pick the right pin from a cluster.

The one real risk — a deer stepping out at an unexpected distance when you're dialed elsewhere. The fix: set a home stop at your most common hunting distance and practice returning to it until it's automatic.

For the full single pin vs multi pin breakdown, see our Single Pin vs Multi Pin Bow Sight article.

What to Look for in a Single Pin Hunting Sight

Dial smoothness — the most important feature. It needs to move smoothly, lock precisely, and be operable under pressure.

Home Stop — an adjustable reference point that lets you return to a set distance without looking down. Critical for treestand hunting.

Durability — the adjustment mechanism needs to hold up season after season. Cheaper sights loosen, zero shifts.

Fiber optic brightness — low light is when hunting happens. Long fiber wrap, quality housing.

Third axis adjustability — non-negotiable. Every treestand shot is at an angle. If it's not leveled, arrows drift laterally.

Pin size — .019 for most treestand hunting and low light. .010 for distance and TAC.

Best Single Pin Bow Sights for Hunting

1. Trophy Ridge SWFT DUO — Best Entry-Level

The right starting point for hunters making the switch to single pin without wanting to commit to a premium investment. Real single pin performance from a brand hunters already trust, with flexible mounting configurations for your setup.

Not as dialed as the premium picks — that's the honest trade-off — but it's a legitimate single pin sight that gets you in the game.

Best for: Hunters making the switch to single pin for the first time. Anyone who wants real single pin performance at an accessible price.

Why we like it: Legitimate entry-level from a brand hunters trust. Gets you in the single pin game the right way.

2. HHA NYTRX — Best Mid-Range ⭐ Zakk's Personal Pick

This is what I run. Smooth dial, clean optics, vertically-oriented pin cartridge system, and proven in the field and on the TAC course — same sight all year, no reason to change.

The NYTRX hits the sweet spot of quality and price. Not an entry-level sight you'll outgrow, and not so expensive it puts a strain on your budget. It's the one I'd hand to any hunter who's ready to go single pin and wants something they'll keep for years.

Best for: Any hunter making the serious move to single pin. Open country hunters, TAC and 3D shooters, and anyone who wants a sight that's proven in real-world conditions.

Why we like it: Smooth dial, clean sight picture, proven on the course and in the field. It's the one I trust with my own bow — and I'm not changing any time soon.

3. Trophy Ridge Digital React — Best with React Technology

React auto-calibration in a single pin slider format. Set your reference points, let the system calibrate, and you've got accurate single pin without manual sight tape guesswork. The most natural upgrade path for hunters already in the Trophy Ridge React ecosystem.

Best for: Hunters moving from a Trophy Ridge React multi pin who want single pin with a familiar setup process.

Why we like it: React technology removes the guesswork. Clean sight picture with the platform hunters already trust.

4. UltraView UV Slider 2 — Best Premium

Built for hunters, not just target archers. The Home Stop lets you roll back to your reference without looking down — critical in a hunting situation where timing matters. The QuickBreak™ lets you detach the scope assembly for transport and reattach with consistent return to zero — built for western hunters and TAC travel. The DualDial™ patented adjustment works with your natural hand motion for precise, locked elevation and windage.

Premium vinyl sight tapes — no-stretch, waterproof, optimized for low-light contrast. And the cleanest, most unobstructed single pin sight picture available.

Best for: Serious bowhunters and TAC competitors who want the best hunting-specific single pin on the market. Western hunters and elk hunters who want zero excuses at distance.

Why we like it: Home Stop, QuickBreak, and DualDial are purpose-built for hunters. The sight picture is in a different class.

Best Single Pin Sight by Hunting Style

3 Common Single Pin Sight Mistakes

Not setting a home stop reference. This is what makes treestand hunting with single pin difficult for guys who don't have it. Set your home stop before season.

Skipping third axis leveling. Every treestand shot is at an angle. If your third axis isn't leveled, arrows drift on angled shots — and you'll never know why until you fix it.

Not practicing dialing under pressure. Dialing to exact yardage needs to be automatic before you're in the stand. Practice it at the range until you don't think about it.

Final Thoughts

Entry level — Trophy Ridge SWFT DUO. Start here if you're making the switch and want to try single pin without the full commitment.

Mid range — HHA NYTRX. This is what I run. Smooth, proven, the sight I'd buy again without hesitation.

React technology — Trophy Ridge Digital React. The right move for guys already in the Trophy Ridge ecosystem.

Premium — UltraView UV Slider 2. The best hunting-specific single pin on the market. If you want the best — this is it.