Black and Gold Skyligh vs Radiant?? Whats the diff
04-23-2007, 04:57 AM
#1
Typical Buck
Thread Starter
Join Date: May 2004
Posts: 561
Black and Gold Skyligh vs Radiant?? Whats the diff
Hey guys,
I am looking at a new sight for my hoyt powertec. I think I am going to go with a black and gold because of the warranty on these birght sights. Anyway if you click on the link it has one called the skylight that I have never heard of....how does it differ from the radiant? Anyone know?
Awhile back I believe it was Washington Hunter that posted pics of how friggan bright these pins were! What model was that?
Thanks
Jim
http://www.yeoldearcheryshoppe.com/sights-montana-black-gold-c-24_38_260.html?osCsid=0923f5682572948a2702e0f27fcf 731c
I am looking at a new sight for my hoyt powertec. I think I am going to go with a black and gold because of the warranty on these birght sights. Anyway if you click on the link it has one called the skylight that I have never heard of....how does it differ from the radiant? Anyone know?
Awhile back I believe it was Washington Hunter that posted pics of how friggan bright these pins were! What model was that?
Thanks
Jim
http://www.yeoldearcheryshoppe.com/sights-montana-black-gold-c-24_38_260.html?osCsid=0923f5682572948a2702e0f27fcf 731c
04-23-2007, 11:38 AM
#2
Join Date: Dec 2003
Location: Southeast, TX
Posts: 818
RE: Black and Gold Skyligh vs Radiant?? Whats the diff
I'm not sure that there is a difference. Maybe they just changed the name.
The model that WashingtonHunter posted pics of was the "Flashpoint".
I've been considering getting one myself.
The model that WashingtonHunter posted pics of was the "Flashpoint".
I've been considering getting one myself.
04-23-2007, 12:16 PM
#3
Join Date: Aug 2006
Location: Eureka, MO
Posts: 1,519
RE: Black and Gold Skyligh vs Radiant?? Whats the diff
neck4752, All I can tell you is I recently bought a new sight and I went with the Radiant. Personally I couldnt not tell a bit of difference between the Radiant and the highest end Black Gold sight other than the plastic cover on the Flashpoint. I asked myself is it really worth 40 more dollars. To me it wasnt so i went with the lower grade. I have also found out that the purple plastic covering on the flashpoint can be ordered to fit the radiant if i want it. Other than that there isnt much noticeable difference than the number of pins they each have. I dont need more than 4 pins so i again went with the Radiant.
04-23-2007, 01:35 PM
#4
Join Date: Dec 2003
Location: Southeast, TX
Posts: 818
RE: Black and Gold Skyligh vs Radiant?? Whats the diff
MO, you're right. The one thing drawing me to the Flaspoint over the Radiant is that I can get smaller pins with the Flashpoint. However, I do like the photochromatic thing too.
04-23-2007, 06:15 PM
#7
Join Date: Aug 2006
Location: Eureka, MO
Posts: 1,519
RE: Black and Gold Skyligh vs Radiant?? Whats the diff
neck4752, If you go to Black Gold's website then click on assesories you can see that the photochromatic kit can be ordered. Then if you go to ordering on thier site and scroll down to accesories you can see that it cost $14.95. The pins are really easy to move. They have numbered lines on your vertical and horizontal axises so you know what your sight is set at.
04-23-2007, 08:42 PM
#8
Giant Nontypical
Join Date: Nov 2004
Location: Kansas
Posts: 6,598
RE: Black and Gold Skyligh vs Radiant?? Whats the diff
I use the Skylight and really like it. You can see your pins under moonlight. I have had it on for 3 years with no problems. ofcourse the fiber optics will break if you get a stick or something in them. They are protected pretty well though. That photocromatic thing was made because some were saying the pins were to bright during mid-day. I don't see it that way though.
