Skip to main content

Archer Xtreme Carbon Carnivore Bow Sight

Archer Xtreme Carbon Carnivore Bow Sight

by Christian Berg

Fresh on the bowhunting scene for 2011, Archer Xtreme has combined state-of-the-art materials and manufacturing technologies with good, old-fashioned field smarts. Headlining Archer Xtreme's new accessory lineup is the Carbon Carnivore -- one of the best looking,  high-functioning sights on the market. The first thing you'll notice is its stylish appearance, thanks to the 5mm woven carbon blade and 3mm woven carbon pin housing. In addition to looking great, this carbon material absorbs vibration and has no "memory," which means it won't bend and take your pins out of alignment.

Woven carbon is also extremely strong, making the Carbon Carnivore virtually indestructible. Even better, carbon shaves considerable mass from the sight, which weighs just 6.9 ounces. Carbon structural components are complemented by machined aluminum parts, stainless steel windage and elevation micro-adjustment drives, second- and third-axis adjustability, adjustable bubble level, rear-mounted LED light and stainless steel, .019-inch aiming pins, each backed with 11.5 inches of continuous flow fiber.

The Carbon Carnivore even offers a unique EZ Tech pin system that allows you to fine-tune the elevation of each individual pin using a small dial. Combine those quality materials and high-end features and you have a versatile sighting system that goes way beyond good looks. "It's one thing to just throw a piece of carbon on something," Archer Xtreme President Mark Garcia said. "But if you look at the fit and finish on that sight, it's the equivalent of taking a high-end target sight and making it perform like a NASCAR race car."

In testing, I was impressed with the Carbon Carnivore's durability, rock solid feel, easy setup and smooth operation. At the shot, there was absolutely no noticeable noise or vibration. This is definitely a sight I'd carry into the backcountry. MSRP: $279 (5-pin black) and $289 (5-pin Realtree AP, Mathews Lost Camo and Optifade Forest and 7-pin black)




GET THE NEWSLETTER Join the List and Never Miss a Thing.

Recommended Articles

Recent Videos

Ryan Shutts of Bear Archery gives Lynn Burkhead, Sr. Digital Editor for Outdoor Sportsman Group, an in-depth look at eve...
Gear

QAD Archery: Integrate Mounting System Updates

Ryan Shutts of Bear Archery gives Lynn Burkhead, Sr. Digital Editor for Outdoor Sportsman Group, an in-depth look at eve...
Gear

Bowtech's 2025 Bow Lineup

Ryan Shutts of Bear Archery gives Lynn Burkhead, Sr. Digital Editor for Outdoor Sportsman Group, an in-depth look at eve...
Gear

The Technology Behind BLOCK & GlenDel Targets

Ryan Shutts of Bear Archery gives Lynn Burkhead, Sr. Digital Editor for Outdoor Sportsman Group, an in-depth look at eve...
Gear

Ripcord Arrow Rest Options for 2025

Ryan Shutts of Bear Archery gives Lynn Burkhead, Sr. Digital Editor for Outdoor Sportsman Group, an in-depth look at eve...
Gear

New Easton FMJ Max & 5.0 Arrows

Ryan Shutts of Bear Archery gives Lynn Burkhead, Sr. Digital Editor for Outdoor Sportsman Group, an in-depth look at eve...
Gear

Prime Form Hunting Bow

Ryan Shutts of Bear Archery gives Lynn Burkhead, Sr. Digital Editor for Outdoor Sportsman Group, an in-depth look at eve...
Gear

Saddle Hunting Era Set to Begin at Hunter Safety System

Ryan Shutts of Bear Archery gives Lynn Burkhead, Sr. Digital Editor for Outdoor Sportsman Group, an in-depth look at eve...
Gear

Kenetrek Elevated Extreme Saddle Hunting Boots

Ryan Shutts of Bear Archery gives Lynn Burkhead, Sr. Digital Editor for Outdoor Sportsman Group, an in-depth look at eve...
Gear

Rage Hypo 2 Broadhead

Ryan Shutts of Bear Archery gives Lynn Burkhead, Sr. Digital Editor for Outdoor Sportsman Group, an in-depth look at eve...
Gear

New Traditional Bow Additions from Bear Archery

Ryan Shutts of Bear Archery gives Lynn Burkhead, Sr. Digital Editor for Outdoor Sportsman Group, an in-depth look at eve...
Gear

Trophy Ridge New-for-2025 Accessories

Ryan Shutts of Bear Archery gives Lynn Burkhead, Sr. Digital Editor for Outdoor Sportsman Group, an in-depth look at eve...
Gear

Bear Archery New-for-2025 Bow Lineup

Bowhunter Magazine Covers Print and Tablet Versions

GET THE MAGAZINE Subscribe & Save

Digital Now Included!

SUBSCRIBE NOW

Give a Gift   |   Subscriber Services

PREVIEW THIS MONTH'S ISSUE

Buy Digital Single Issues

Magazine App Logo

Don't miss an issue.
Buy single digital issue for your phone or tablet.

Get the Bowhunter App apple store google play store

Other Magazines

See All Other Magazines

Special Interest Magazines

See All Special Interest Magazines

GET THE NEWSLETTER Join the List and Never Miss a Thing.

Get the top Bowhunter stories delivered right to your inbox.

Phone Icon

Get Digital Access.

All Bowhunter subscribers now have digital access to their magazine content. This means you have the option to read your magazine on most popular phones and tablets.

To get started, click the link below to visit mymagnow.com and learn how to access your digital magazine.

Get Digital Access

Not a Subscriber?
Subscribe Now

Enjoying What You're Reading?

Get a Full Year
of Guns & Ammo
& Digital Access.

Offer only for new subscribers.

Subscribe Now

Never Miss a Thing.

Get the Newsletter

Get the top Bowhunter stories delivered right to your inbox.

By signing up, I acknowledge that my email address is valid, and have read and accept the Terms of Use