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EPISODE · Jan 30, 2026 · 56 MIN

Our Favorite Bow Sights for Total Archery Challenge (TAC) + Setup Tips

from The Archery Project · host Zakk Plocica

Steep angles, sketchy footing, and fast-changing light can make even a solid archer feel shaky. We dig into what actually matters for Total Archery Challenge so your sight keeps up when the mountain starts moving: true second and third axis, durable builds that don’t drift, tool-free micro adjustments, and sight tapes that hold up in rain, mud, and fog. We also unpack the tradeoffs that decide whether your arrows land or disappear into the brush—vertical three-pin vs single-pin sliders, peep size and housing alignment, fiber brightness and rheostats, and when a sight light or .010 fibers beat a dim .019 on a dark target.We share real-world lessons from soggy courses and windy ridgelines: how to set peep height to unlock more dialable distance, why vertical posts help you spot torque, and how to “true” your sight tape across multiple yardages so 120 still hits when 20 and 60 lied to you. You’ll hear our take on top brands and features that make life easier—rugged Spot Hogg builds, the lightweight Axcel Driver, Dialed’s smart light and angled track, HHA’s modern XV3 housing—and the mid-tier options that deliver real value without flimsy plastic.If you’re traveling to a TAC course, we cover simple safeguards that pay off fast: reference marks for reassembly, waterproofed tapes, spare arrows, and a quick shakedown on the practice range before the first 100-yard uphill. Run what you brung, but set it up to win in mountain conditions. Subscribe, share this with a buddy who’s dialing for TAC, and tell us: what sight setup gives you confidence at 140 yards?🏹 Shop Extreme Outfitters for all of your archery & bowhunting needs: https://extremeoutfitters.comUse code ARCHERYPROJECT to save 10%Quick reads, pro tips, and the latest episodes—delivered straight to your inbox every week.👉 Sign up here: https://thearcheryproject.com/✅ Watch the video podcast here!       https://www.youtube.com/@thearcheryprojectJOIN OUR COMMUNITY:► Facebook: http://bit.ly/44UD7Vo► Instagram: http://bit.ly/40Q2jLf

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Steep angles, sketchy footing, and fast-changing light can make even a solid archer feel shaky. We dig into what actually matters for Total Archery Challenge so your sight keeps up when the mountain starts moving: true second and third axis, durable builds that don’t drift, tool-free micro adjustments, and sight tapes that hold up in rain, mud, and fog. We also unpack the tradeoffs that decide whether your arrows land or disappear into the brush—vertical three-pin vs single-pin sliders, peep ...

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