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Old 06-28-2005, 01:41 PM   #1
 
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I have a tru peep I use for targetand I was wondering has anyone ever drilled the hole bigger and if so how large before it gives out.


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Old 06-28-2005, 03:23 PM   #2
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Its easier to just spend a couple more bucks and get the one with the large hole in it......but if you must drill it out , put it in a bow press and remove the peep before you drill it...
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Or the bit will grab, the drill will twist and the next thing you know your string is nicked from the edge of the drill bit[:'(].
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Or the bit will grab, the drill will twist and the next thing you know your string is nicked from the edge of the drill bit[:'(].
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I have a tru peep I use for targetand I was wondering has anyone ever drilled the hole bigger and if so how large before it gives out.
I have drilled them out to 11/64 but drilled them before installing, you could get them to go a bit bigger but if that is the case then buy a bigger peep.
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I picked up a couple of the new 1/4" size last night. It doesn't look like you could drill them out much more and still have enough material left. There is a point where the wall gets so thin that you can't see it well.
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Old 06-29-2005, 08:41 AM   #9
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I could show someone how to drill them out bigger without removing the peep from the string, but trying to explain it on the forum? Nope. I will give you a hint though.... DO NOT use an electric drill. It's all handwork, various size drills from smaller to larger, and using a tap handle like this:
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Or you could take it off,throw it away and get yourself a NO-PEEP,then you would also have something on your bow that will show any hand torque and make you anchor the exact same way EVERY time.jmho.
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