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Old 03-22-2007, 11:38 AM
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BigJ71
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Default RE: peep site tubing question

I think tubeless peeps are fine........BUT even with a quality string you can still have creep issues. Changes in the weather will cause this to happen even with the best strings. With a tube style peep, attached correctly with the proper length tube you will have no problems at all. I replace my tube twice a year, once before hunting season and right after it. It only takes a few seconds to change and costs a couple bucks. I have yet to have one break when following this procedure.

Do they slow the bow down....Yep.
Do they make more noise than a tubeless peep.....Yep.

Has it ever cost me a deer.......Nope

I think the noise and speed thing (while real) are over rated. I'm getting 275fps out of my bow and it would be very difficult to hear the difference between shooting with or without the tubing.

What I do know is my peep will be aligned everytime I draw back my bow, no matter how hot, cold or rainy it is outside. I don't have to go out and buy abrand new top of the line string and cable for my bow either.

Remember,most bow makers out there that don't sell their bows strung withtop of the line strings and cables on them. You can get years of service out of them even though they will creep a little. Most I find will creep at first then settle down just fine. There are some very poorly made strings that will never stop, but most do. It's a shame to have to replace a brand new string and cable seton a brand new bow!

All I do is hunt so I'm fine with the peep tube. If I shot competitively it would be another story. I would probably go with a tubeless style peep, but for hunting a tube peep is a sure bet.

Change the tube often, make sure it's the proper length, put it on right and forget about it. When you draw, you will see your target.
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