Distance indicator for archery

Abstract

A distance indicator that can be used in conjunction with archery sight systems. This distance indicator is used to help determine which sight pin to use when shooting from an elevated position and does not interfere with the archers regular sights when shooting from a flat surface. Our invention is a counter-weighted wheel that rotates on a solid axle. The curved surface of the wheel will receive marks that are relative to given distances that are previously established by the user. As part of the aggregate there is an adjustable pointer that slides up and down on the attachment point which the wheel is mounted. This pointer shall incorporate a setscrew to fix it to a particular location determined by the user. This distance indicator can be manufactured into an archery sight guard. The Distance Indicator can be manufactured as a separate unit that can be attached to the bow or other archery components. Being gravity operated, the distance indicator rotates as the shooter changes declination in response to the location and distance of the target. Once the pointer has been fixed, it indicates distance relative to the marks on the wheel.

We claim:  
     
         1 . A distance indicator for archery bows comprising: 
 gravity operated counter-weighted wheel that rotates on a solid axle or axis as the archer change degrees of declination,    said wheel-having marks of predetermined spacing incorporated on the curved surface of the wheel facing the archer.    a pointer that is adjusted by the user then tightened down by means of a setscrew. The host of the pointer is a groove or raised track, or similar receptive male/female type connection.