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Old 24-04-07, 08:45 AM
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Riser: Hoyt Eclipse/Jager grip
Limbs: Hoyt M1 #40/70"
Sight: Shibuya Ult./Beiter
Stabilisers: squats/lunge/sit-ups
Button: Shibuya DX
Bow String: StringFlex 8125 18st
Arrows: Cartel Triple 500/29.5"

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Arrows:
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The Cartel K sight is the same as the Cartel 2000, only difference is the arm on the 2000 has CNC machined cut-out sections to make it lighter.

The K and 2000 get the job done, they have both vertical and horizontal micro-adjustments (which is helpful at outdoor distances), but no click-adustment; and they're quite stable. Of the cheaper sights, these two are much better than most other models. For example on the "lower" Cartel models (Club, Midi, Tournament etc.) the sight block screws tend to shake loose with vibration so you have to reset your sight every few shots.

If there is another sight in this price range that performs as well, I haven't (yet) heard about it. Micro-click is nice, but expensive - you'd be looking at 2-3 times the price of the Cartel - and if you're buying your first sight it's probably not necessary. You could also "budget-upgrade" the Cartel K or 2000 with a fancier sight-pin, anything with 8/32 thread should fit the sight block.
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