bluesranger

then how do you sight. Is it just the anchor point vs. the front sight pin or a nock point vs. the front sight pin?

I bought a used bow and was about to release my 20th or so shot when my eye spotted that one of the brass bands that bound the peep into the string was loose. A quick physics problem in my head told me that if I released that arrow the peep sight would come loose and could do some bodily harm. I drew down and removed the peep and have not drawn the bow since, waiting to reinstall the peep.

The question is: Can one forego a peep sight if the anchor is good, ie. consistent and just use the front sight.

thanks

BTW: I was pretty proud of those first shots all in a 6" ring at 30 paces.

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Arthur P

Yes, you can be pretty accurate without a peep as long as you have some solid and repeatable anchor references. It will require more practice time. You can go to something like the NoPeep, but you're still going to need at least two, preferably 3, anchor references.

A peep sight is really nothing more than an anchor reference anyway.

nwla/whackmaster

You can surely shoot without the peep,but as has been mentioned,it will take a concerned effort to make sure that you anchor EXACTLY the same EVERY TIME!For me this is not as easy as it sounds,especially under hunting conditions.The peep site is merely another reference point,this is true enough,but imagine if you will,shooting your rifle with ONLY the front site as a reference point.How do you think your accuracy would turn out?I know that most bowhunting shots are at close range,but we owe the animals we hunt the respect to be the best shot we can be,don't you agree?
I personally hate a peep-site.I ream mine out to gather more sight picture and take in as much light as possible.They always seem to twist,get water in them or something else that ticks me off.I'm looking at some of the alternatives around to find something that I'm more happy with.Time will tell.Good Luck!
Later.....whackman

Hucklburry

I don't use a peep. Never really liked them, I did try one once. Of course I was the guy who hated going to a release, but eventually saw I needed to with the hard cammed bow I am shooting.

Can a peep help your accuracy? Probably. I have no problems out to 30 yds though, so I am happy as is.

--Jim

rpdbry

Timberline No Peep!! I love it. Peep sights definatly make me more accurate than nothing but with the no peep it will make you anchor in the same spot every time and will let you know if you are torquing your bow. It never twist or fills with water and low light is not a problem. it mounts right below your sight. You just glance down a little, make sure the circle and dot line up, then shoot as you would with no peep. After you use it awile you will find that you are anchoring more consistent and don't need it as much. I took mine off for hunting last season and when I started shooting after the first of the year I was'nt happy with my groups. I put the no peep back on and BINGO my groups started shrinking. I'm leaving it on from now on

Kanga

I use a hind sight it works great for me

bluesranger

I think with most sports (I am a scratch bowler, B level tennis player and a dandy shot with an open sight rifle) the key is consistency. Once you get the basics of form, posture, and delivery, try to find the most repeatable motion that produces results and practice, practice, practice.

So I may try it without the peep and see how well the groups come out. Agreed, we need to give the animal the best shot possible. So I won't take the bow into the field until I am comfortable and confident that I can drop them quickly.

This leads to another question: Do you need to have someone in the field with you who is an experienced hunter, or can you learn more than the basics from reading books, watching the videos, and scouting in the field before season? I don't really know anyone near me who hunts. Even though I know woods lore (first class boy scout, avid fisherman, and camper/hiker) I am reluctant to venture out and try to hunt without having an experienced hunter along to show me things I might miss or council me in shoot/no shoot situations. What are your thoughts?

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Arthur P

Of course, you know there are certain knotheads (like me) that don't use any sights at all on their hunting bows. Sights are for target shooting, in my estimation, and I'm even getting back into barebow target shooting. My 50 year old eyes don't pick up my sight pins very good any more, any how. <img src=icon_smile_wink.gif border=0 align=middle>

If you've got the time to devote to practicing, you might consider barebow.

Now, for your second question. Read everything you can get your hands on. Use what you think will work for you and forget the rest. If you know a grizzled veteran bowhunter to go out with, that's a major advantage. Bottom line though, experience is the best teacher. Get out and hunt.

bluesranger

Cool, thanks everyone. I am sooooo hot to get out there. Every night when I lay down, I can't get to sleep because I am thinking about deer and turkey and guns and bows and and and...whooo hooo lets go!!!!

Ok, must calm down, I am at work now...deep breaths...

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leeinmemphis

I don't have a peep but do use a yikes bowsight. At full draw you place your anchor and then line up 2 pins like you would a rifle. Once they are lined up you let er rip! I love mine.

-lee-