Sighting in my Hoyt Defiant 34 | Compound Bow

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[@bradddavis1790]

why can there be more woman like you, great personality, beautiful, loves the outdoors ,shooting bows hunting exedra,great video also this is my first one i have seen and will be subscribing

[@zachpohlman2067]

Bradd Davis I agree 100% bro

[@DustinDager]

I couldn't agree more. Allie, Please teach the woman of the world how to be as awesome as you are.

[@ChromeArty]

We are all smitten lol

[@JBRocky007]

Always fun to see people enjoying archery even when it is something simple like Sighting in a Bow.

[@co1003]

Allie, it's such a pleasure to see younger adults getting into the sport and getting outdoors. I hope you become an ambassador for other young ladies. Good luck to you and keep up the good work!

[@SoloCamXTOutdoors]

Great video. Good honest look at getting a bow sighted in. And I can relate on using the wrong pin. I have used a multiple pin sight for years but just recently went to a single pin sight with the HHA Kingpin. I got it all sighted in with no issues but my last shot was at 60 yards and I put the bow away without returning it to 20 yards. So the next day i grab my bow with it unwittingly still set for 60 yards decided to shoot my bag target hanging in my shop (10 yards) and got a pass through on the very top of the bag and right through the wall. I religiously return that thing to 20 after every shot now :)

[@craigkelley5281]

My new, frequent saying when shooting my bow: "That last one felt like a really shitty shot. (2:27)" Thanks Allie, can't get enough of you...

[@risteardwest3384]

A great video on Sighting in a 2016 Hoyt Defiant 34. I have Hoyt compound magnater ZR-200 14 year old my Personal Bow with a Stabilizer and Green fiber optics Bow Sight I use a Trufire Hardcore 4 Trigger System sill works good.

[@bobbysancho310]

Great setup. Tighten up those groups by "Tiller Tuning" at 40 yards. Turn your limb bolts a half to a full turn up and down and shot 5 arrows each time to see what groups best. Your arrows will group different between softball and golf ball sizes. You will have to re-sight everything once you're done though. It's a must for long distance shots. Walk Back tuning is good too. Good Luck!

[@d.s.v.6404]

8:02 "...thought I saw a deer." LOL I hear ya,' Allie. All focus changes when hooves (or possible hooves) enter stage right. Thanks for the video. Well done.

[@jackwalker6515]

Bravo,working so hard , I'm sure you'll be one of the most beautiful archer and the best archer after some time

[@andrewdent1212]

A couple things I always tell new archers is to try and keep your body as relaxed as possible especially your bow hand. It looked like you had your hand slightly relaxed, one thing I do is open my hand completely when I get to full draw and then lightly place the pads of my middle and fore finger right on the front of the grip to prevent torquing. That goes along with what someone else said about the wrist sling which if you need one I make them out of paracord to match your bow and string. Also as some others have said it does look like your D loop could be moved up a little bit. If you look at how your bow sits at full draw from the side the top of the riser shouldn't be ahead of the bottom unless shooting down hill. Keep up the good work.

[@atvnvanzander]

LMAO 2:29..."that last one felt like a real shhhhhitty shooot!" great vid. Thanks for posting!

[@OutdoorsAllie]

LOL thanks for watching!

[@atvnvanzander]

@@OutdoorsAllie you bet!

[@bownero]

Great video! Just work on making good shots and don't wear yourself out shooting to much! Awesome that you set that bow up yourself! Kuddos to you! Remember to sight in outside on calm days so you will not get false readings due to the wind! The Defiant is a great bow! Love to upgrade from my Faktor 34! Good luck with yours! Thanks for sharing! Love the MTN OPS cap! Great stuff!

[@SuperSYMPATHIZER]

love your attitude....great video

[@josephwilber4129]

Nice Bow!! Love the harvest brown color!!👍👍

[@karlpreston2601]

I have a pro defiant 30 ordered, on back order. I ordered it in black out, really getting excited.

[@jjthunting5946]

Great video Allie! I just got the Hoyt Defiant 30 in Realtree max and love it! Keep up the good work!

[@billyfish8787]

Enjoyed the vid, beautiful bow, have that on my wish list, my current bow is 2016 carbon spyder.

[@richcollins3490]

l find when sighting in at long distances an all black target with a white 3 inch center dot helps me concentrate my aim ,I stair at the dot not the pin. Good luck. There is also another method where you use an all white background and one black center stripe,you first have it horizontal not concerned with left or right just up and down once you hit the line consistently turn the the target so the line is vertical then you fine tune left and right. now you should be perfectly sighted in at that distance.

[@MichaelSelhost]

You're actually super entertaining lol. If this was July, I'm sure you've got that thing shooting lasers now!

[@forreststump11]

go to a archery shop, if you havent already. Most shops will tune your bow for 30 bucks to the correct arrow spine, length and weight of tip. It will help you tremendously. Hope you're still shooting.

[@Daveye45acp]

Ur videos crack me up... (Short pause) 'thought I saw a deer'

[@rschwarck44]

Allie, just looking at your thumbnail of the video of you at full draw and a still of the relation of the D-loop and the amount of serving above the loop it looks a like your nock point could be a little low. If you want some feedback put a pic on instagram with a bow square and your rest in the up most position, so with tension on the cord as a QAD will not be fully up until at full draw. you will then need to move your peep up a bit and then reserve it. this will also move you point of impact up and you will need to move your sight accordingly which will give you more range out of the sight before fletching contact. i too self taught myself how to work on bows and enjoyed doing it. KZbin wasn't as big of an instructional place when I learned but there are tons of good videos out there now. you're doing great and I wish you tons of success this season. What draw weight are you shooting and what arrows? Also, what broadheads do you plan on shooting, and for what game animals? Great video and keep hammering.

[@codyklayson4818]

Yeah you can tell from the video the arrow is knocked to low

[@jwfreese]

Another great video.. love the dirt smudge..

[@deanf7086]

Hey Allie, a hunter should always think ethically. When I shot compound I never took shots over 30 yards, just for the reason of anything longer could result in bad shot placement, deflection, bla bla bla and cause your animal unneeded pain and suffering. A quick and clean kill is a hunters number 1 goal. Long distance target is fun, bringing your game in at 5 and 10 yards this is what makes a real hunter not how long you can shoot. Some more advice if you dont mind, get you some traditional gear bring em in close and bag em, then you will have gone hunting.

[@billyfish8787]

We all get shots that at the moment we release we know it's a bad shot 😊👍 its happens, some great shooting tho, I have the spyder but would like a defiant, another great bow from Hoyt . Enjoyed the vid 👍👍👍

[@joealborano4650]

I bought a Hoyt Faktor 34, my arrows were shooting like yours, hitting the target at an angle. Found out it was the quality of arrows, couldn't shoot +- .003 arrows had to upgrade to .001

[@rep1989]

Nice bow the defiant is awesome!

[@AnthonyRinaudo70]

Just picked up a Carbon Defiant 31 after my bowtech rpm360 was stolen, pretty sweet bow i like it!!

[@bakedbeans8071]

hey, it looks to me like your d loop is just a bit low, and from my perspective like your top cam is leaning to your right i have the same problem just something to watch on the sight level, and the reason you jumped the bow is because you're griping the bow to much if you have a sling you should use it and when you take the shot let the bow jump forward from your hand and catch it when the arrow has left the arrow. Your form is great by what i saw tho.

[@andrewford80]

yeah, it does look low

[@Rasky823]

my guess is loop was set with rest down, not up as would be at full draw

[@bakedbeans8071]

Yi probably

[@spandoslash]

Raise the Jolly Roger!

[@ekybassin449]

now that's how it's done .. all on ur own ..props to u chick keep up the good work

[@outdoortrenz294]

Hoyts the best hands down

[@JoeConEd]

Great video!

[@trevorfout4759]

i set up bows on the side for hobby ur rest should be leval to ur riser u have the rear kicked up witch will throw ur arrows down and make ur sight incorrect keep practicing ull only get better im currently shooting defiant turbo and love it

[@RobertJohnson-nz3xm]

4:26 after watching you shoot your bow from the back.

[@hamartime17]

Great video Allie! I'm glad to see you're having an upbeat attitude about your new bow and your shooting! keep em coming Allie! best of luck! PS... I'm subscribed

[@genedelong4755]

I saw your video on quikfletch and tried them myself. they're awsome. you make great videos.

[@OutdoorsAllie]

Glad you like them!

[@OutdoorsAllie]

Thanks Gene!

[@cliftoningram1886]

What was that clamp in your tool kit used for? The banjo music was nice. Hey, sighting in the bow is hard work @ can be frustrating to say the least, but you kept your focus. Hats off to you! Thanks for sharing.

[@OutdoorsAllie]

It was a make shift vice. Didn't work too well LOL

[@alpsoutdoor9351]

Cool Video, thanks for showing😉

[@acerock013]

that s awesome. what arrows are those? using fieldtips?

[@OutdoorsAllie]

Those are Beman arrows, and yes I was using field tips!

[@karmakuenphen]

Amazing

[@duncanmccabe7422]

I just got my bow sighted in I'm a young buck bug prefer the old school bows all I care about is if it'll kill a deer. btw I'm a new subscriber and your videos are good.

[@ryanlewis1626]

Nice video hope your channel continues to grow

[@noeltime6884]

I do archery for school and we use compound bows but I want to upgrade sometime in the future

[@OutdoorsAllie]

Nice! Keep at it!

[@AntlerAssassinTakovich]

May have better luck sighting in a 20 yds first then move back. My two cents. That have made tuning and sighting less time consuming and easy. Less lost arrows. 😁

[@KFieLdGaming]

Same. Maybe it's just what that sight with the "REACT" technology calls for. I don't know. I shoot a Sword Twilight Hunter 5 pin sight. I always, always, always "walk-back" sight in. The very first thing I do is establish my center-shot, and then paper tune. Once the paper tune is where i want it, I'll go outside and start sighting in. I move all the pins to the top of the sight housing before I touch anything else. I'll walk up to 10 yards, and fire 3 arrows just to get an idea of my point of impact. I don't make any adjustments here. Then I walk back to 20 yards, and fire 3 more arrows. I move my entire sight housing up or down at this point, not the individual pins. I keep adjusting it so my first pin is dead on at 20. I usually put a 1" circle inside the target vitals(deer target) as my reference. Once I'm hitting that 1" circle consistently, I lock the elevation on my sight housing adjustment, and don't touch it again. I think of this as my baseline basically. From this point forward I only move the pins individually as I go back in yardage. In my case, my first pin covers everything from 1 yard to 30 yards. And that's the pin I use for 90% of my shots in the woods. I only use 3 pins in the woods, but I have the sight capable of reaching 80 yards, as that is the max I can practice at. Once I've done all of that for field points, then it's time to make some tweaks for broadheads. But I've got my baseline established and that takes out a lot of guess work. I'll paper tune with them, and then repeat the whole process over again. It's a thorough process, but an enjoyable one for me. I know without a shadow of a doubt that the bow will do it's job if I do mine. Currently shooting a Halon 6.

[@annadickey3396]

That Pirates hat

[@jamesharrito0504]

Awesome!!!!!

[@BONEBOARDER]

PRETTY GIRL PRETTY BOW PRETTY MEET !

[@Morrison889]

Great vid BUT, you didnt say a word about the defiant. How do you like it, how does it compare to your old bow, why did you choose the model ect.

[@OutdoorsAllie]

Full Defiant review coming soon :)

[@danmunsell9779]

Expecting my Defiant to ship soon from Utah. Have you considered a stabilizer quick release? A few quick turns (3-4) and it is ready to go or ready to pack.

[@dakodabartlebaugh4780]

Shooting a Hoyt and representing the Pittsburgh Pirates with the hat! I found the female version of myself.

[@beefmelt]

love the ink.

[@BigDaddy-me9yf]

You should try a Oneida Bow the draw on those bows are sweet

[@lilyslocum5218]

Hey Allie what's your draw weight? I've been worried that I'm trying to practice at too high a starting weight because after a few shots I have to do a "wiggle draw" where my elbow comes down by my chest instead of coming up over the top of my shoulder but I saw you do something similar and I feel a lot better! Thank you for being such an inspiration :)

[@OutdoorsAllie]

Hey Lily! I'd recommend shooting the highest weight that you can comfortably draw (and I mean truly comfortable- you don't want to injure yourself). As long as your draw is comfortable for you and not interfering with your hunt (i.e drawing with your bow pointed to the sky could spook game), you'll be just fine! I am currently shooting between 53-55lbs. I hope that helps. Good luck this season! :)

[@lilyslocum5218]

Awesome; good to know! I'm currently at 45 lbs or so since I just started two or three months back. I could go higher but I want to be able to practice for longer periods of time without exhausting myself after a couple shots. Thank you!!

[@Angad1826]

You r so beautiful and u can shoot bow, u r awesome. Thanks for sharing you experience great video, love Hoyt bows.

[@Bamamike223]

Very Nice shooting. I would take Mike Takovich's advise and get that 20yrd pin sighted in first. You probably already know that. I LOVE the idea of the DIY. EXCELLENT servings on your strings. SOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO Why are you not Married!!! If not you sure should be!

[@Bamamike223]

Well I guess I should be asking Nick that question.. NIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIICK!!! Wake up Homie! hahaha. jkjkjk YA'll keep doing you. Would love to see you guys hunt together. My Fiance Loves the great out doors. Im working on her hunting. ;)

[@Dbaxter1776]

Best looking Bow chick out there.

[@dougbarabe7861]

just down right refreshing ,,,,,!!!! and very easy on the eyes ,,,

[@jefferygreene9533]

You sure have good form! Good shooting!

[@josephparker1160]

How long you been shooting no bad at all unless u do tournament archery.what you think about the target looking for a good one.

[@OutdoorsAllie]

No tournament archery, only hunting. I love the target, it is Rinehart.

[@samaxalex3]

👍

[@rikvah9817]

i sighted my first bow in today!!! =D

[@OutdoorsAllie]

Hell yeah! Good work :)

[@timsquireart]

great vid. love that bow as well.

[@xLuiKangx007]

Awesome

[@stevosnl]

What target block are you using? Does that accept broadheads as well as field points?

[@OutdoorsAllie]

Yes, it is a Rinehart. amzn.to/2yrNa61

[@wahiawabound808]

OMG you are wife material anyway great video. nick is a lucky guy😂😂

[@Hotrod_archery]

Not sure how this KZbin commenting bit works, buuuuuuuut. It’s kinda funny watching the weaker spine arrows bounce when ya give em a flick. Short attention span maybe but I’d probably spend more time flicking them before I pulled them than I should it’s kinda funny lol

[@OutdoorsAllie]

LOL

[@Hotrod_archery]

Outdoors Allie evidently the KZbin app is the only way to operate this rig lol, feel like a little kid trying to do college math. #clueless haha

[@daryljones445]

yeaaaaaaaaah

[@kalshnikovkid]

thermal cell might help with the mosquitos ... keep hammering 😀

[@Skelstoolbox]

why can't I find a gal into archery like this? instead i'm relegated to making up a perfect life in my head where something like this is remotely possible.. self set up? I didn't even do that for my compound!

[@tylersmith1869]

How many lbs are you pulling back. Nice shots!

[@OutdoorsAllie]

Thanks Tyler! I believe it is around 50 lbs in this video.

[@Gritzzir]

good video, but i gotta say I've never heard of a sight that says to sight in at 40 first. Doesn't make any sense to me. you'd be better off starting at 20 and backing up to the yardage usually 20-40 on the react ones. then the other pins auto align. which will tell you if your rest is on properly also. if you go at 20 and its good but move to 40 and its way off to the side, the rest may have to be moved.

[@OutdoorsAllie]

kzbin.info/www/bejne/bJuYfHyCl76Nesk This is the guide I used when sighting in! I thought it was silly to start at 40, but in this case, it worked!

[@Gritzzir]

super weird for sure haha. Looks like a pain to set up, but should be cool when its all said and done

[@northerntimberoutdoors9319]

Nice looking bow gal!

[@andreaslohner7143]

Sorry, but totally forgot about the Bow after just a few seconds 😂 - my goodness your such a cutie...

[@boopbedoop4330]

ugh archery is so elegant...

[@dennischroninger4873]

great video

[@BassWhoopinFishingTeam]

What is the draw weight on your bow? And what is it on Nicks bow?

[@OutdoorsAllie]

In this video mine is around 50 lbs and Nick's is 70 lbs.

[@BassWhoopinFishingTeam]

Awesome! Thanks for the response!

[@sr.million2983]

i don't want to be sexist but what is your bow weight set at?

[@jetlag410]

I'm about to buy the Defiant, what was your reason for buying the 34 vs the 30? Nice shooting BTW.

[@allaboutgreencalls]

if your a 28 draw the 70 pound turbo shoots faster and harder than the 80 pound defiant ps 28.5 isnt faster you have to be 28

[@OutdoorsAllie]

Hey there- sorry for the delay!! But that is awesome! I went with the 34 because the longer axle to axle makes the bow more stable and forgiving! (and its only .3lbs heavier than the 30.5)

[@Phantim3dx]

Defiant owner here, went with the 30 because my draw length is 27.5 and with a longer axle to axle it just meant i wasnt going to maximize the FPS/KE on a 34 with my short draw length. Overall, I absolutely love my Defiant. Shooting a drop away rest on maxima reds (250) w/ 100gr tip, it delivers.

[@jetlag410]

Thanks for all the replies! I went with the 30 Defiant, Smackdown rest and single pin Hogg Father sight, what a smooth and accurate shooting bow. I can't wait for whitetail season to open this Saturday!

[@jetlag410]

Well I'm satisfied with my new Defiant, opening morning I christened it at 8:20am with a 20" 8pt whitetail here in SW TN. Stealthy quite and quick. That grim reaper broadhead did some damage. Nice way to start the season with a new bow!

[@EduardoPescador]

Very, very cute...

[@nathinlynn4090]

I'm about to buy a pro defiant

[@jimlayhey1965]

good shooting

[@Badass_Rooster]

You should be starting at 20 yards then go to 40 yards after that!! But good for you on doing it by yourself

[@OutdoorsAllie]

kzbin.info/www/bejne/bJuYfHyCl76Nesk This is the guide I used for the React Trio when sighting in! Thanks for watching and for the feedback!

[@Badass_Rooster]

+Outdoors Allie I stand corrected. I have the react pro which doesn't have the vertical pin. These react sights are amazing so user friendly,

[@smoulderzfodder4363]

wow i think a cupid just shot me straight to my heart.

[@BigDaddy-me9yf]

Finally the perfect woman I knew you were out there

[@Rcerullo]

You look great with that defiant girl....keep it up witht the vids, love it! >-------------->

[@rayhopkins5246]

Dear Lady - paper tune - paper tune. Then you will see the arrows hit straight in target without the angle seen in video. Paper tune for better flight - improved power on impact. The knocks are seen pitched up on some hits. Or pitched left on other hits.Or you could bust out the wallet for a bow shop alignment! You are a do it yourselfer - so I figure you'll check out some utube how to's, and get to it. Ray, in Alabama, says kudos on being such a outdoors gal.

[@joshrasmussen2642]

What was a sight you were using

[@OutdoorsAllie]

Trophy Ridge React Trio! amzn.to/2jKsZel

[@tonyshaw2363]

I'm in love

[@lokithebuilder1071]

Your enthusiasm really rub off on me and it seems to me that your never have a bad day ?

[@OutdoorsAllie]

We all do sometimes. I just try to live a happy life!

[@pehotaknife]

"Красавица, спортсменка, комсомолка"(с) :)

[@rep1989]

Is that russian for "Beautiful Athlete"

[@pehotaknife]

Reaper Yes something like that :)

[@mikepasquale7415]

How many bows do you have..

[@OutdoorsAllie]

2 at the moment.

[@ektatueey]

Bow review please 😎

[@OutdoorsAllie]

Coming soon!! :)

[@Treylos322]

Girl you are beautiful

[@tomhughes5123]

i hate giving advice iv watched a few videos , and try a slower trigger pull , a quarter way up your finger tip from the joint , your hand goes through less movements , always good for consistency

[@ryanfarrow6058]

Your stupid

[@Matt_The_Red]

What weight do you shoot at?

[@OutdoorsAllie]

Right now, around 50 lbs.

[@Pilot7422]

120 yards or so... but the bow is set by your own... so...

[@Waapitii]

Draw weight?

[@OutdoorsAllie]

My limbs are 50 - 60 so I'm probably hovering between 53-55lbs!

[@danielarchery5437]

bow lbs ?

[@OutdoorsAllie]

The limbs on that bow are 50-60lbs.

[@chop345]

You are gorgeous! Dang!