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Kenny_NC

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Looking into a PSE Mach 34 with EC Cam system. I still have 4 heavy ass Bowtechs. Been thinking of building a super light carbon bow for Elk and Deer out west. Of course, I would still use it for Whitetail in NC/SC too.

Current setup:
Bowtech Revolt X
Option 6 sight
Hamskea Trinity Rest
Dead Center Carbon Stabilizer
Tightspot 5 arrow quiver

New Setup:
Carbon PSE MACH 34 (have not purchased bow yet)
Tightspot 5 arrow quiver
DC Carbon 8" ( or possibly no stabilizer at all)

What would yall suggest for a superlight SOLID 5 pin sight and rest combo?
 
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I have a MBG Mountain lite 3 pin slider (they make a 5 pin) on my levitate, along with a Quivalizer.
The sight weighs 8oz and seems great.

I was going for a super lightweight build, and wanted to try the Quivalizer because of that.

I wanted something that shot well at distance (60 yards plus) just because.

I’m at around 5lbs 10oz, with 5 arrows in the quiver.

I’m using a QAD HDX, as they’re light and small. I’ve never had a single issue with any of my QAD’s through thousands of arrows, so they don’t bother me at all.

it holds very steady at distance, and I’ll be using it for elk hunting this year out here in Oregon.

If I was going with a fixed 5 pin, I probably could have saved more weight, but I like the option to reach out when I want to.

I also have a Mach 34 that I have setup a bit more for target/3D.

They’re amazing bows and hold incredibly well for their weight

however you end up building one out, buy one. They’re amazing.

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PNWArcher82 said:
I have a MBG Mountain lite 3 pin slider (they make a 5 pin) on my levitate, along with a Quivalizer.
The sight weighs 8oz and seems great.

I was going for a super lightweight build, and wanted to try the Quivalizer because of that.

I wanted something that shot well at distance (60 yards plus) just because.

I’m at around 5lbs 10oz, with 5 arrows in the quiver.

it holds very steady at distance, and I’ll be using it for elk hunting this year out here in Oregon.

If I was going with a fixed 5 pin, I probably could have saved more weight, but I like the option to reach out when I want to.
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kenny_TNT_tv said:
I keep forgetting about the quivalizer. I may look into getting one . Only 11 oz looks like.
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yeah they’re about 11oz.
The best part about them though, is they replace 2 things in weight, and put the weight in a much better place.
Rather than the lightest quiver I could find (6oz) and adding a 6-8” stabilizer, which doesn’t do much really, I saved about 8oz total and now have the point weight where it helps the most, and not at the top/side of my bow.

And because the Quivalizer comes off the left side, I dont Use a back bar either.

My Mach 34 is more stable with a 15” front stab and 8” side bar, but it’s noticeably heavier.

If you’re going for weight, and still want good stabilization, the Quivalizer is great.

I thought it was a bit of a gimmick before I tried one.
 
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I went with light accessories on my bow this year. Vaportrail rests are about half the weight of hamskea and they always work. I wanted a fixed 5 pin because I wanted less weight and less moving parts. I was between the bg rush and spot Hogg hunter. Once I held them both there was a noticeable difference in quality. The rush was just over 5 oz. The hunter just over 8. I went with the hunter due to build quality and durability.
 
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Vaportrail rest.

Option sight with direct mount is pretty dang light. Not sure if you want a 5 pin fixed or slider, but it'll be harder to find a light slider. I did not like Black Gold. The extra few ounces on my Tommy Hogg is worth it, and it carries the weight close to the riser.
 
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On five pin i like fixed. I love the O6 i have now on my revolt, but its a pretty heavy sight. I forgot about VT rests. I have used those on multiple bows in the past.
 
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If I was going to build a light bow, I'd probably use a short bee stinger stab and then for the rest I'd use a Hamskea Epsilon or one of the Limb Drivers that are light. For a 5 pin, I'd probably get a spot hogg grinder (was told off the record by tech there that it is probably the most durable sight they sell). I use a 2 pin version myself for deer.
 
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kenny_TNT_tv said:
On five pin i like fixed. I love the O6 i have now on my revolt, but its a pretty heavy sight. I forgot about VT rests. I have used those on multiple bows in the past.
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For fixed I'd look at Black Gold. It'll be hard to find a lighter weight decent sight. The issues I had with them was with their sliders. Black Gold has some of the best pins.
 
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While I don't necessarily run a light bow, if you can rig up a pack or hip quiver that'll obviously cut some weight...lol. My first 3 or 4 elk hunts I ran a hip quiver with no issues. My brother just tied his bow quiver to his pack last year and it worked alright.
 
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My 2014 Hoyt Carbon Spyder Turbo weighs only 4.75 with all the accessories minus a quiver since I use a hip one. My sight is a MBG Verdict Ascent, Stabilizer is A B-Stinger Microhex 10”, and Trophy Taker Smackdown Pro. Love packing it in the mountains each fall out west.
 
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