HHA Sight Review

[NOV RUT]

Hey Folk's,
I want to give everyone a review on the HHA sight I just picked up.
First off, this is the new DS-5510, yes you read it right, it is a
.010 fiber. This sight is very easy to set up, just two bolts and it is
ready to mount on your bow. Once I put it on my bow I set the
pin in the center of my string and walked outside.
After 3 or 4 shots I was dead on at 20 yards, so I worked my way
back to 60 yards. Once I was happy with my groups at 60, I put the
site tape on that matched the marks I put on for 20 and 60.
I walked back out and started shooting at 27, 33, 44 and 52 yards,
just to make sure the sight tape was right. It was perfect!!!
As for the sight it's self, it's flawless. Very clean, no rattles at all.
The .010 fiber is very crisp with no starburst at all. And you can adjust
the rheostat housing to set the brightness of your pin.(SWEET!!!)
A few other things I would like to mention is that there is no need
for tools to adjust this sight once it is mounted on your bow, and the
sight tape's were all included.
So to end my review I would like to give the HHA DS-5510
a FIVE out of FIVE stars for a great sight.

Thanks,
Shawn Hatem

[Bowbuster]

Awesome sight for sure, I have the 5519 and just ordered the .010 housing today...

Was the pin bright enough in the .010 for you in lower light?

[Dextee]

Cool - I just got the 0L-5000 on an Elite Energy I just picked up. I have'nt had time to shoot this sight yet. Very curious as to how I will like it compared to my norm of using the Sword Twilight Hunter. Just not sure that in a stand when the moment arrives I'd be too happy about haveing to adust that pin on a seconds notice if the deer changes distant in a hurry. HHhhmmm...

[NOV RUT]

The pin was perfect in low light.
No need for a light at all, I just opened up the rheostat.

Shawn

[highwaynorth]

I was looking in the Lancaster catalog and I see they offer the .010
pin on the OL5500. It has the rheostat also, but no yardage wheel. I
was wondering how the .010 pin looked? I was thinking replacing my
OL5000 with a .019 pin.

[NOV RUT]

Originally Posted by Dextee

Cool - I just got the 0L-5000 on an Elite Energy I just picked up. I have'nt had time to shoot this sight yet. Very curious as to how I will like it compared to my norm of using the Sword Twilight Hunter. Just not sure that in a stand when the moment arrives I'd be too happy about haveing to adust that pin on a seconds notice if the deer changes distant in a hurry. HHhhmmm...

I see what you are saying, but the way I look at it is, I will
move a few more inches to adjust my sight than I would to
hook my release on the string.

[NOV RUT]

Originally Posted by highwaynorth

I was looking in the Lancaster catalog and I see they offer the .010
pin on the OL5500. It has the rheostat also, but no yardage wheel. I
was wondering how the .010 pin looked? I was thinking replacing my
OL5000 with a .019 pin.

The .010 fiber is very bright and crisp. (no starburst at all)

[Stanley]

Was your bubble level spot on or did you have to compensate? I had to shim my HHA to get the bubble level with the bow. Great bright sight for sure.

[NOV RUT]

Originally Posted by Stanley

Was your bubble level spot on or did you have to compensate? I had to shim my HHA to get the bubble level with the bow. Great bright sight for sure.

My level was right on the money.

[Stanley]

Originally Posted by NOV RUT

My level was right on the money.

How did you check it?

[DeadOn33]

Just got the same sight and love it so far. Havent got the room for 60yrds so that will have to wait till the weekend. Think im going to like the single pin a heck of a lot more than a multi pin. The sight picture is SOO much better. Cant wait till fall!!

[bowhuntermn]

Can you post a pic of the sight housing? I have a number of them with the .019 pin size and would like to see what the .010 looks like for a comparison.

[NOV RUT]

[QUOTE=Stanley;1055117335]How did you check it?[/QUOTE

I use a 4 foot level against the pockets of the bow.

[highwaynorth]

Originally Posted by bowhuntermn

Can you post a pic of the sight housing? I have a number of them with the .019 pin size and would like to see what the .010 looks like for a comparison.

+1, do they have the newer ARMOR type pin?

[NOV RUT]

Pic's on the way.

[bjthoele]

Been looking at getting an HHA myself. I really like the tiny pin (.010). Can you shoot beyond 60 yards if you choose to? Any deals out there on these right now??

[NOV RUT]

pics

[outdrsmn]

Do you have to change your anchor when you move sight up or down?

[jackthehitman]

Originally Posted by Stanley

Was your bubble level spot on or did you have to compensate? I had to shim my HHA to get the bubble level with the bow. Great bright sight for sure.

i had to shim mine out also to get bubble level with bow. how are you guys
mounting your quiver to the sight?

[NOV RUT]

Originally Posted by outdrsmn

Do you have to change your anchor when you move sight up or down?

I set my peep at 40 yards, so I don't have any trouble at 20 or 60.

Shawn

[NOV RUT]

Originally Posted by jackthehitman

i had to shim mine out also to get bubble level with bow. how are you guys
mounting your quiver to the sight?

Mine came with a quiver mounting bracket.
I have not put it on yet, but I'll let ya know how
it works, when I get it on there.

Shawn

[swbuckmaster]

if it doesn't have a 3rd axis it is worthless

does it have a 3rd axis?????

[NOV RUT]

Nope, no third axis. But I have never had a hunting sight
with a third axis, and never had any issues.

Shawn

[alpinebowman]

Originally Posted by NOV RUT

Nope, no third axis. But I have never had a hunting sight
with a third axis, and never had any issues.

Shawn

I do think HHA makes a great sight. They are very solid and I love the scope availability. I was wondering if the range wheel on the back has an adjustment to move the sight tape without moving the sight to finely adjust the tape. That was one of my turnoffs from the old HHA's since they didn't have a way to finely adjust the tape without removing it.

I am with SWbuckmaster. I have had to re-glue bubble to set 3rd axis because out west it is a must to have 3rd axis level. A wrong bubble at 40 yds spells trouble. Unfortunately my favorite sites the vital gears don't have it so I finally went with a spott hogg.

[Bowbuster]

Originally Posted by NOV RUT

The pin was perfect in low light.
No need for a light at all, I just opened up the rheostat.

Shawn

Thanks a bunch, I kind of figured it would be.. The .019 is one of the brightest I have ever used, I used my rheostat more then i thought I would...

Originally Posted by alpinebowman

I do think HHA makes a great sight. They are very solid and I love the scope availability. I was wondering if the range wheel on the back has an adjustment to move the sight tape without moving the sight to finely adjust the tape. That was one of my turnoffs from the old HHA's since they didn't have a way to finely adjust the tape without removing it.

I am with SWbuckmaster. I have had to re-glue bubble to set 3rd axis because out west it is a must to have 3rd axis level. A wrong bubble at 40 yds spells trouble. Unfortunately my favorite sites the vital gears don't have it so I finally went with a spott hogg.

You sure can, just did it to mine when i put my new strings on.. Just take the HHA cover off the wheel (2 screws) and loosen the screw that holds the wheel and do all the fine tuning you want...

Originally Posted by highwaynorth

I was looking in the Lancaster catalog and I see they offer the .010
pin on the OL5500. It has the rheostat also, but no yardage wheel. I
was wondering how the .010 pin looked? I was thinking replacing my
OL5000 with a .019 pin.

Might have a .019 head available next week, if you interested send me a PM...

[highwaynorth]

Originally Posted by Bowbuster

Thanks a bunch, I kind of figured it would be.. The .019 is one of the brightest I have ever used, I used my rheostat more then i thought I would...

You sure can, just did it to mine when i put my new strings on.. Just take the HHA cover off the wheel (2 screws) and loosen the screw that holds the wheel and do all the fine tuning you want...


Might have a .019 head available next week, if you interested send me a PM...

I guess I wasn't clear. I meant I was thinking about replacing the .019
OL5000 I have now with the .010. Can I just replace the scope and
windage bracket? I have the old style windage unit that has a threaded
rod to move the scope, (not toolless). If so how much does the scope unit run?

[alpinebowman]

Thanks for the info bowbuster

[NOV RUT]

up to the top!!!

[Bowbuster]

Originally Posted by highwaynorth

I guess I wasn't clear. I meant I was thinking about replacing the .019
OL5000 I have now with the .010. Can I just replace the scope and
windage bracket? I have the old style windage unit that has a threaded
rod to move the scope, (not toolless). If so how much does the scope unit run?

You might want to contact them on that question, they will tell you what you need to do.... From what my Pro shop guy told me is that it would be a quick change, i will let you know what I pay next week when it comes in....

[Bowbuster]

Originally Posted by alpinebowman

Thanks for the info bowbuster

You bet bud......

Originally Posted by NOV RUT

up to the top!!!

Sorry NR, didn't mean to side track your thread....

[NOV RUT]

Sorry NR, didn't mean to side track your thread....[/QUOTE]

No problem, Bowbuster, Your doing a great job answering questions.
Keep up the good work.

Shawn

[NOV RUT]

up for the night.

[Chihua33]

Love HHA products! out of my hometown too!

[chad17171717]

I just purchased the OL-5519 and was wondering how do you adjust the rheostat for the pin brightness?

[old Graybeard]

Best of the bestThe rheostat slides back and forth over the pin housing to cover or expose more of the fiber.

[chad17171717]

I must not have that on mine. I'll look when I get home but don't remember anything over the fiber on the pin housing. Not all OL-5519's must come with the rheostat....guess I thought they did. Can it be added on?

[old Graybeard]

Originally Posted by chad17171717

I must not have that on mine. I'll look when I get home but don't remember anything over the fiber on the pin housing. Not all OL-5519's must come with the rheostat....guess I thought they did. Can it be added on?

I don't think your model comes with it but I would almost bet you could buy one direct from HHA?

[chad17171717]

Thanks Greybeard....I'll check into it.

[skip5515]

They are a heck of a good customer service company to work with, They will bend over backwards to try to help you out, and a LIFE TIME gurantee, I have had about 6 now and love them.

[abps1]

I was actually looking at buying this site. After your review, I am going to get one. I was worried about the .010 not being bright enough in low light, but it does not seem to be a problem. Thanks for the review!