Peep sight or not?
#1
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I am getting tired of my peep sight (tough to see in low light etc) and was wondering what guys are or are not using peep sights. I shoot a PSE Stingray (very short bow) and have a Stay bright peep with a large hole but it is still tough to see through at times. I amconsidering the following and wanted to get some opinions.
1. Go with no peep
2. Get a different brand peep
3. Get a Hind sight no peep Peep
1. Go with no peep
2. Get a different brand peep
3. Get a Hind sight no peep Peep
#3
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From: Decatur MS USA
I had the same problem and put a Tasco Accudot on my PSE Baby G and now on my new Swtichback. I can hit as well with it as anything that I have tried. Killed several deer with it on the PSE.
#6
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From: Blissfield MI USA
For hunting I say the No Peep. I have tried both the No Peep and the hindsite and think the No Peep works better. At least for me.
Red Dots work pretty well too, just the set up I had was expensive, heavy and didn't work very well for different yardarges. And you are relying on an electronic piece of equipment.
Paul
Red Dots work pretty well too, just the set up I had was expensive, heavy and didn't work very well for different yardarges. And you are relying on an electronic piece of equipment.
Paul
#7
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From: Decatur MS USA
Yea, I agree about the Dot but I already had it (it was free) but the same principle could be used with any front sight. I have struggled with the peepless business since my eyesight has failed some. The only tip I have is: When I draw, I close my eyes for just a second to get my anchor point and then open my eyes. Practicing this way I have the right sight picture without looking for it. That'sreally what the No Peep teaches anyway.It's not easy to start with but sometimes us "old folks" don't have many options. I can at least touch the black dot with six arrows at 20 yds on a Block target and frankly that's about as steady as I can hold it. No danger of me overcrowding the 3D circuit.
Red Dots work pretty well too, just the set up I had was expensive, heavy and didn't work very well for different yardarges. And you are relying on an electronic piece of equipment.
Paul
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Red Dots work pretty well too, just the set up I had was expensive, heavy and didn't work very well for different yardarges. And you are relying on an electronic piece of equipment.
Paul
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#8
I use a Redhead, it's got a transparent amber glass surounding the peep hole, it allows alot more light in and you can see thru the amber for a larger picture of the target.
#9
I have a Mathews ultra max and stopped using peeps altogether. I usually just hunt woods and swamps so my shots are only 30 yards or less and I only have 1 pin on the bow. I put a kisser button on my set up and practiced getting the form the same every time. The string hits my nose and the kissersits in the end of my mouth. I find that it is accurate for hunting purposes at short ranges. If I can't see the pin then I know it is time to get down and try another day.
#10
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From: Decatur MS USA
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I have a Mathews ultra max and stopped using peeps altogether. I usually just hunt woods and swamps so my shots are only 30 yards or less and I only have 1 pin on the bow. I put a kisser button on my set up and practiced getting the form the same every time. The string hits my nose and the kissersits in the end of my mouth. I find that it is accurate for hunting purposes at short ranges. If I can't see the pin then I know it is time to get down and try another day.
I have a Mathews ultra max and stopped using peeps altogether. I usually just hunt woods and swamps so my shots are only 30 yards or less and I only have 1 pin on the bow. I put a kisser button on my set up and practiced getting the form the same every time. The string hits my nose and the kissersits in the end of my mouth. I find that it is accurate for hunting purposes at short ranges. If I can't see the pin then I know it is time to get down and try another day.


