What is your new bow setup (nocks and peep)
 

I just bought a new switchback xt and had they bow shop set it up. I haven't purchased a new one in 8 years. He put everything where he recommended. He said he would put it where I wanted, but that made me think that possibly I am doing it wrong. So what is your setup for a new bow in terms of peep location, nock point setup, etc? My new bow is setup with two nock points. One is above and the other below the arrow. There is about 1/8 inch gap around the nock of the arrow. I have always used two above the arrow and just the release below the arrow. Second, he put the peep 5 1/2 inches above the knock point. He said that is standard. I usually have it about 4 1/2 inches above the nock point. This makes me anchor at my chin and not the corner of my mouth. Now this has affected my shooting. I am sure you can tell that. The first thing I saw is that the sights are as low as they can possibly go without falling off of their mount. This doesn't seem right, but it works. I am shooting much better than before. I am not sure if this is the new anchoring point and setup or just the new bow. So tell me what you think and I will consider it all. thanks

RE: What is your new bow setup (nocks and peep)
 

Firstly I would get the peep moved to where you are comfortable with it not where he says is standard.

secondly I would take off the brass nocks and put on a string loop so you are hooking on diectly behind the arrow which will give you a little more accuracy.

RE: What is your new bow setup (nocks and peep)
 

Congrats on the new bow. Now: If I were you I'd strongly consider going back to anchoring at the corner of the mouth. As far as peep set-up is concerned everyone's facial structure is different. You peep has to be where you can see through it at your most comfortable anchor point. The pro-shop guy who set you up should have set it up precisely for you. As far as your nock goes, I just use a loop with a nock set above the top loop tie to hold it in place. This is what works for me, but then again may not work for you. I would STRONGLY consider going back to anchoring at the corner of your mouth.

RE: What is your new bow setup (nocks and peep)
 

Yep, yep, me too and me too.

If you're shooting better, it's probably because you bought a great bow! ;)
Definitely have the peep sight lowered to where it fits you.

I also question the use of two brass nocks. With such a short ATA, you're also going to likely be pinching the nock, OR if the nocks are placed far enough to compensate the nock might move or get knocked off when you draw.[:@] I would suggest having eliminator buttons put on the bottom of the string instead OR go to a loop.

RE: What is your new bow setup (nocks and peep)
 

A couple of quetions: If I lower the peek, won't I need to lower the sites? I am already at the bottom of the mount. Second, what is an eliminator button? Is that one of those rubber bumpers you put under the arrow's nock?

RE: What is your new bow setup (nocks and peep)
 

Your peep is merely to line your string up with your sights so that your bow is square to you and your form is consistent. Your sights shouldn't be sitting as low as possible, and that makes me ponder. And, if you do move your peep down, I would think that your sights would come up.

RE: What is your new bow setup (nocks and peep)
 

Technically yes, lowering a peep might cause a lower POI, but because you may be altering your form to look through the peep, it's hard to say 100% what will happen. You may also be lowering your bow arm as well as your anchor to do this which might be causing you to hit low.

You should be able to draw your bow to your desired anchor point with your eyes closed, open your eyes and be looking right through your peep.

Get things to where they should be for correct form, and then worry about the accessories.

RE: What is your new bow setup (nocks and peep)
 

Do what you feel comfortable with. Many people will tell you to do all kind of things, simply because that is what they are comfy with. I am a fond believer that there is no real rights or wrongs when it comes to bows, just what you like and are use too.

RE: What is your new bow setup (nocks and peep)
 

There's a few issues your dealing with here but I think the "standard" set-up is the biggest one. Sounds like a lazy proshop to me. Here's how I treat a new set-up:
1.) The customer has to determine their own anchor point by what feels right to them and what is repeatble with certainty. - Do what feels best to you.

2.) The distance from the anchor point to the shooter's eye when the shooter is at full draw and in a comfortable head position determines the peep placement. - Draw the bow with your eyes closed, settle on a comfortable anchor point, make sure you are using good head/ neck/ shoulder posture, now open your eye. Can you see through the peep? If not move it until you can using this method. This should result in the most comfortable sight window / anchor for the shooter.

With a short axle-to-axle (ATA) bow I recommend a string loop to eliminate the release from crimping the nock (That's what your shop tried to do with the lower nockset), and to eliminate some other problems pointed out above. If you want to clip to the string I'd recommend an eliminator button (rubber bumper) in place of the lower nockset.

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First off, bringing your peep closer to the knock will make you shoot lower. If it doesn't you probably have major form problems. Imagine being at full draw and somebody moved the peep down. You would have to raise your release hand to see through the peep which would point the tip of the arrow more downward.

5 1/2'' on your peep will get you close, but closing your eyes and drawing to a point that feels comfortable as descibed in prior posts is good advice.

What really concerns me is your anchor. If you are using a caliper release, a common way to anchor would be to place the string on the tip of your nose, your trigger fingerunder your ear lobe, and your thumb tucked under your jaw bone. The only anchor related to the corner of your mouth would be a kisser button. You didn't mention if you have one of these or not. No part of the string or your hand should be touching your chin. If it is your draw length may be way to short.

I hope this helpful. If not I just wasted an hour typing:D