In the heat of the moment, things can go wrong. A yardage wheel can be left at the wrong yardage, knobs can get bumped during a stalk, or sight tapes can peel off in the rain. When you’re miles from the truck and the bull of a lifetime is stepping into a lane, you don’t want to be second-guessing your gear.
If you are looking for an honest, bare-bones, incredibly reliable, and ultralight sight for your hunting rig, it’s time to talk about the Black Gold Rush.
A Lightweight Powerhouse
The Rush has been known for years as a budget-friendly, lightweight powerhouse. Weighing in at just 5.3 oz, it is nearly a third of the weight of many high-end slider sights. For the backcountry hunter where every ounce is a burden, the Rush provides a “set it and forget it” confidence that heavier sights simply can’t match.
“Bomb-Proof” Construction
Black Gold is 100% US-made, backed by a lifetime warranty and some of the best customer service in the industry. The Rush features:
- Fully Machined Aluminum: No plastic parts to crack in the cold.
- No Knobs to Bump: Unlike slider sights, there are no adjustment knobs to accidentally knock out of place.
- Rock-Solid Clamping: Features calibrated horizontal and vertical gang adjustment clamps that lock down tight.
- Zero Failure Points: Without a yardage wheel or moving parts, there is nothing to be “left at the wrong yardage” when you draw back.
The Brightest Pins in the Industry
Black Gold is famous for their pin brightness, but they solved the one problem with “too bright” pins: the starburst effect.
- SkyCoil Technology: Gathers every bit of available light from above.
- Photochromatic Shell: This revolutionary shell automatically turns a dark purple in bright sunlight. This tempers the light hitting the fibers, preventing your pins from blurring or haloing so you keep a crisp aiming point even at high noon.
New for 2026: Modern Mounting Options
While the Rush has traditionally been a direct-mount sight, Black Gold has introduced new inline mounting options for the 5-pin Rush, bringing it into the modern era of streamlined bow setups.
| Mount Option | Weight | Best For… |
| Quick Link Pic-Mount | 5.2 oz | The modern standard for Picatinny-equipped bows. Eliminates the side-mount bulk. |
| Bridge-Lock Dovetail | 6.3 oz* | Perfect for Mathews shooters. Fits directly through the riser; adds 3rd-axis adjustability. |
Pro Tip: The Bridge-Lock Dovetail allows you to perfectly line up your peep to the sight housing by adjusting the extension length, and weighs only 5.1 oz if you run it without the external mounting bracket.
Customization and Maintenance
One of the best kept secrets of the Rush is how easy it is to maintain. If you want to swap a green pin for a red one or change your pin gaps, pin removal is incredibly fast within the housing.
Click here to see how to swap your Black Gold pins.
Looking for a specific setup? If you need a specific pin order (.019 at the top, .010 at the bottom) or a specific pin colors, Custom Rush builds are always available to ensure your sight is as unique as your hunting style.
