Does a standard dovetail sight fit a Mathews Bridge-Lock bow?
Depends on the exact dovetail. A 4-inch dovetail from HHA, Black Gold, CBE or Axcel can drop into the Bridge-Lock slot, but not every dovetail cross-section fits, and Montana Black Gold dovetails do not.
Bow sight mount
Mathews Bridge-Lock through-riser slot
Sight mount
standard dovetail bar, cross-section varies by brand
Some dovetail bars fit the Bridge-Lock slot, but the cross-section has to be right.
The two ends
| Bow sight mount | Mathews Bridge-Lock through-riser slot |
|---|---|
| Sight mount | standard dovetail bar, cross-section varies by brand |
| Tested to fit | 4-inch dovetails from HHA, Black Gold, CBE, Axcel |
| Known non-fit | Montana Black Gold (MBG) dovetails |
The Bridge-Lock slot takes a dovetail bar, but the slot only accepts a specific cross-section. Tested 4-inch dovetails from HHA, Black Gold, CBE and Axcel pass through, which is why those brands sell Bridge-Lock versions.
Do not assume any dovetail bar fits. Montana Black Gold dovetails are the known exception that will not enter the cutout, so match a sight sold or specified as Bridge-Lock rather than forcing a random dovetail into the slot.
Related
Sources: Archery Country: sights that integrate with the Mathews Bridge-Lock system ยท S&S Archery: Mathews Bridge-Lock compatible sights