Pendulum Sights
10-30-2002, 10:32 PM
#11
Nontypical Buck
Join Date: Feb 2003
Location: Crosby TX USA
Posts: 2,599
RE: Pendulum Sights
Rangeball, I can get a hornet from my local proshop for $440.00. Thats way under suggested retail. Is that a good deal? Do most bows go for under retail price? He has a undertaker,DOA,and a stinger in stock.
Is the stinger too short at 28.5"?
Is the stinger too short at 28.5"?
10-31-2002, 08:03 AM
#12
Nontypical Buck
Join Date: Feb 2003
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Posts: 2,994
RE: Pendulum Sights
I shoot my Hornet at 28" draw with a 350 grain arrow. Only thing on my string is a TRU Speek Nok at two simms leeches.
Dave, That price is fantastic. I find that the price varies greatly depending on the dealer and what they are trying to accomplish. In my experience, smaller shops always have the lowest price. If you have the means and have shot and like the bow, I'd jump all over it. I have never shot the stinger, but it's only 2" shorter ata than the hornet (I believe) and has more brace height, so I suspect it will be plenty forgiving. I wouldn't hesitate to try one out if I had the opportunity, as I'm primarily a bowhunter, and that should be a killer hunting bow. I don't know what draw length you shoot or what nocking system you use (loop, brass or tie on nockset, fingers, etc) and at longer draw lengths string angle can become an issue with short ata bows. I suspect you'll find the grip on the hornet to be identical to the other Diamonds you've probably held.
They are truly quality well built bows that perform as advertised, backed up by phenomenal customer service. I sent my bow to them this year to have them install a new string and cable as well as put it back into factory time, I had my bow back from the day I mailed it in 4 days, for $25. I don't think you could go wrong. Good Luck.
Dave, That price is fantastic. I find that the price varies greatly depending on the dealer and what they are trying to accomplish. In my experience, smaller shops always have the lowest price. If you have the means and have shot and like the bow, I'd jump all over it. I have never shot the stinger, but it's only 2" shorter ata than the hornet (I believe) and has more brace height, so I suspect it will be plenty forgiving. I wouldn't hesitate to try one out if I had the opportunity, as I'm primarily a bowhunter, and that should be a killer hunting bow. I don't know what draw length you shoot or what nocking system you use (loop, brass or tie on nockset, fingers, etc) and at longer draw lengths string angle can become an issue with short ata bows. I suspect you'll find the grip on the hornet to be identical to the other Diamonds you've probably held.
They are truly quality well built bows that perform as advertised, backed up by phenomenal customer service. I sent my bow to them this year to have them install a new string and cable as well as put it back into factory time, I had my bow back from the day I mailed it in 4 days, for $25. I don't think you could go wrong. Good Luck.
10-31-2002, 10:50 AM
#13
Nontypical Buck
Join Date: Feb 2003
Location: Crosby TX USA
Posts: 2,599
RE: Pendulum Sights
Rangeball, thanks for the advice. Right now I'm leaning towards the hornet, although he does have a doa in stock. But it's 7" brace height is the same as the two bows I have now and am trying to get away from.
I shoot 29" draw with a string loop. And am not crazy about the 28.5" ata, but that is an opinion based on paper-not the result of shooting the bow. The stinger does have a lower ibo of 6 fps.
Anything would be a step up from my current mathews z-light and reflex extreme (extreme hand shock!!). But now I have to do a lot of soul searching as both of my current bows still put meat in the freezer and I have a baby on the way, wifes not gonna go back to work-yada yada yada.
She says to get it before we're watching our pennies. I like having a lot of pennies to watch.
Thanks for the advice, I need to take some aspirin!!
I shoot 29" draw with a string loop. And am not crazy about the 28.5" ata, but that is an opinion based on paper-not the result of shooting the bow. The stinger does have a lower ibo of 6 fps.
Anything would be a step up from my current mathews z-light and reflex extreme (extreme hand shock!!). But now I have to do a lot of soul searching as both of my current bows still put meat in the freezer and I have a baby on the way, wifes not gonna go back to work-yada yada yada.
She says to get it before we're watching our pennies. I like having a lot of pennies to watch.
Thanks for the advice, I need to take some aspirin!!
11-06-2002, 05:58 PM
#14
Join Date: Feb 2003
Location: Monroe NC USA
Posts: 11
RE: Pendulum Sights
I've had very good success with the Predator 4 pendulam site. It takes some effort to set up. The thing I like about this site is that it has a doo dad on it to compensate for arrow speed. It is n ot an exact science to set one up. If you have a fast bow you start with the doo dad in a higher position....slower bow you move the doo dad down. The one thing you have to keep in mind when you are hunting is that you have to remember to place the pendulam mechanism in front of the stop when you get in a tree stand. If you do not you will have huge problems (ask me how I know!!!!)
The thing I like most about the pendulam is that you only have to concentrate on the shot and your mechanics... Mine is on from 2-28 yards. I drop about .25 inches for every yard past 28.
Spend the time in setting the site up. It will pay off.
The thing I like most about the pendulam is that you only have to concentrate on the shot and your mechanics... Mine is on from 2-28 yards. I drop about .25 inches for every yard past 28.
Spend the time in setting the site up. It will pay off.
11-07-2002, 05:12 PM
#16
Join Date: Feb 2003
Location: Cincinnati oh USA
Posts: 626
RE: Pendulum Sights
I have been using the sniper by Toxonics and can say it is a high quality product that functions as stated. It is well worth the money and worth checking out by anyone looking for this style of sight.
