RE: to use a rubber or not to use a rubber
 

not to.... it takes away all the feeling:D On a serious note I don't like an idea of a rubber band near my eye

RE: to use a rubber or not to use a rubber
 

If you've got an aftermarket pre stretched string you can get away from the rubber tubing but the last thing I think any of us wants is to draw back at the moment of truth and loose a shot at a wall hanger because the peep has rotated. IMO if you have a stock string then the tubing is the safest bet.

RE: to use a rubber or not to use a rubber
 

I haven't used a rubber in years.......................

RE: to use a rubber or not to use a rubber
 

If you gotta have something to align the peep, go to a crafts place and get some "beading cord." It is elastic "string." It is lighter, won't make any noise and will outlast rubber tubing because it doesn't dry rot like the rubber. You'll have to drill a small hole in the shaft of the peep's "tube holder" to tie it through, but I promise it will work much better than the rubber tube.

RE: to use a rubber or not to use a rubber
 

I used a rubber for years and didn't realize how much better it was without one until I switched to a fletcher peep. For a long time I wouldn't try one because I was worried that it wouldn't line up. I've used the fletcher for 3 years now and have never had a problem.

RE: to use a rubber or not to use a rubber
 

Been There, Done That! Get A Good Quality Pre Stretched String Like Winners Choice. You Will Not Have To Worry About Peep Alignment And You Can Forget About The Tubing.

RE: to use a rubber or not to use a rubber
 

Have had terrible luck with served-in peeps that are supposed to turn "every time."

I don't know whether it's the soaking/drying/freezing/unfreezing of the string or what, but I use professional grade strings, and still cannot get one to turn reliably. The 3-strand jobs are ok, so long as you don't mind having a string crossing through your field of view in the peep.

I've run the gammut with peeps - always go back to the basics. I use rubber tube, change it annually, and carry 2 feet of extra tubing in my pack.

The drawback is that you have to be a little more careful that it doesn't get snagged on something, but if you see the way I abuse equipment, you'd understand that it is a pretty rugged setup.

That stuff's okay for the target people, but I am strictly a hunter and demand a consistent performance.

If you use a string loop (lots of target guys do) it will eliminate the need for tubing.

RE: to use a rubber or not to use a rubber
 

I have had the tubing snap and come back and hit me below the left eye. Let me tell you that smarts. If I had not had glasses on tit would have gotten me in the eye also. Is there a perfect set up w/o the tube ? How about the Hind Sight ????