RE: Pendulum or fixed sights?
Depends on what you consider accurate. For me,the arrowdoesn't hit EXACTLY where my fixed pin is. At closer ranges I have to aim a few inches low. It's acceptable, but it took some getting used to. When I used a pendulum, my shots would be dead on, from right under me to almost 30 yds. Just go with what you feel comfortable with, I've always loved my pendulums and if you are mostly a treestand hunter or can deal with 25 and under ground shots, I think they are the best thing going. I've gone to fixed since I've been using my bow for more than just treestand deer hunting, but otherwise I'd probably still have a pendulum.
I practice from about 17 feet, I've hunted anywhere from 14-22 and still have shot accurately. I like the savage line of pendulums because they are quiet on the shot.