Black Gold
Black Gold Ascent Verdict 5-Pin Bow Sight
$279.95
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Black Gold Ascent Verdict 5-Pin Bow Sight vs Sure-Loc Challenger 400 Target Sight (6 in. Frame)
A sourced, side-by-side comparison. Black Gold Ascent Verdict 5-Pin Bow Sight is cheaper at $279.95. Every spec and price links to its source.
Which is better: the Black Gold Ascent Verdict 5-Pin Bow Sight or Sure-Loc Challenger 400 Target Sight (6 in. Frame)?
The Sure-Loc Challenger 400 Target Sight (6 in. Frame) wins 1 of the 1 specs we compare head to head; the other wins 0.
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Full spec sheet
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| Spec | Black Gold Ascent Verdict 5-Pin Bow Sight |  Sure-Loc Challenger 400 Target Sight (6 in. Frame) |
|---|---|---|
| US price | $279.95 | — |
| Brand | Black Gold | Sure-Loc |
| Released | — | — |
| Pin count | 5 (also available as single-pin and 3-pin) | sold as scope/pin-ready frame (single up-pin or lens typically fitted separately) |
| Pin diameter (in) | 0.019 | — |
| Housing diameter (in) | 1.75 | — |
| Windage elevation adjustability | Dial-of-Death re-indexing elevation with SureGrip knob; micro windage adjustment | True .002 in. micro-adjustment for both windage and elevation; one-piece frame with rapid-travel locking knob |
| Micro adjust yardage tape | Yes | Yes |
| Axis leveling | 1st, 2nd, and 3rd axis adjustable | 10-32 third-axis leveling block included |
| Fiber optic length (in) | — | — |
| Weight (oz) | 12 | 8.78 |
Sources — Black Gold Ascent Verdict 5-Pin Bow Sight: blackgoldaccessories.com (verified 2026-08-11). Sure-Loc Challenger 400 Target Sight (6 in. Frame): dragonarchery.com (verified 2026-08-11).
What's the difference between the Black Gold Ascent Verdict 5-Pin Bow Sight and Sure-Loc Challenger 400 Target Sight (6 in. Frame)?
Where the two actually differ on the specs we track (4 of 8). Matching specs are omitted.
- Pin count: Black Gold Ascent Verdict 5-Pin Bow Sight 5 (also available as single-pin and 3-pin) vs Sure-Loc Challenger 400 Target Sight (6 in. Frame) sold as scope/pin-ready frame (single up-pin or lens typically fitted separately)
- Windage elevation adjustability: Black Gold Ascent Verdict 5-Pin Bow Sight Dial-of-Death re-indexing elevation with SureGrip knob; micro windage adjustment vs Sure-Loc Challenger 400 Target Sight (6 in. Frame) True .002 in. micro-adjustment for both windage and elevation; one-piece frame with rapid-travel locking knob
- Axis leveling: Black Gold Ascent Verdict 5-Pin Bow Sight 1st, 2nd, and 3rd axis adjustable vs Sure-Loc Challenger 400 Target Sight (6 in. Frame) 10-32 third-axis leveling block included
- Weight (oz): Black Gold Ascent Verdict 5-Pin Bow Sight 12 vs Sure-Loc Challenger 400 Target Sight (6 in. Frame) 8.78