Peep...With Or Without Rubber Tubing?
 

I was just wondering how many shoot without the tubing style peep?(sorry, I don't know what else to call it) I have the tubing on mine, but I'm concerned about what may happen if I am in the thicket and this thing breaks. How long will the tubing last? Or should I just learn to use without tubing. Right now I'm so new to shooting, I don't even know how to tie a peep in properly. Thanks for any advice, LT.

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LouisianaTomkat i used to use a peep with tubing but one day i was praticing and the thing broke. I now have a triple peep. Im like you i dont know what to call it. But its the one where you split the strings in 3 different sections. It s always straight you dont have to worry about not being able to see through it.

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Hey,

I bought an 06 Bowtech Allegiance and asked a similar question about my setup about a month ago. I figured I'd put up a link of the responses.



http://www.huntingnet.com/forum/fb.aspx?m=1386096

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I've had one... Thats all it took, I call that tubing TRASH....

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the ones with tubing will cause you speed loss, but if you have a low twist string the ones w/o are very good

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I have tubing and love it. i used to have one without and every once in a while the string would twist and it would be hard to see. If you do get tubing get the silocone tubing and not the tubing it comes with because it will rot.

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I used to use the peep sight with tubing attached to my cable. Did it with no problems and fine success. Did hear stories about the tubing break after a few years of use but I never had any problems with it.

Then I went to the No-Peep and gave it a try. Very happy with the No-peep. Man it makes for some tight groups man. Takes two men to set it up but worth it I'd say. Not trying to sell anything here but I'd recommend the no-peep.

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well ive never used anything else but a tubing peep so i dont know but i dont see no reason to fix what aint broken just keep it changed its is not a lot of money for the tubeing and i can always count on it being strait

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I used to use the tube style peep but after it breaking a couple time's ,I decided to try the Fletcher Tru Peep,I must say I'll never use the tube style again ,it may be a bit of a pain at time's when tuning and breaking in new string's and cable's ,but it'll alway's come into place when you need it to . I don't have to worry that the tube is gonna break when I'm about to make my shot,or have to replace it every spring .

nubo

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http://www.huntingnet.com/forum/tm.aspx?m=1386096&mpage=1&key=?

I use a tube style peep and love it. Yes I change it twice a year...once before the hunting season and one after it. It's not a big deal to change it, takes only a few seconds and your peep will always be where you want it when you want it. Use the silicone and you will be set.I go more into moredetail on the post linked above, give it a read.

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If you can get your peep to come around perfect without mistakes than going without the rubber tubing is always best....BUT...for peace of mind, go with the tube....the tube is noisier however.....

I've never shot with the string loop but will on my new setup....I was under the impression that the string loop aligns the peep as well....if set up correctly....

ps. you can also train your peep to align properly on every draw once the string is broken in.

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have used both. no problems with either one. currently use the one without tubing. the string loop will align the peep once the loop and string break in together. you may have to twist the loop on the string initially to realign but it will lock in soon and and shouldn't need touched again until a new string is installed. also the peep that looks like a big kisser button works well especially in low light.

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bigj12,

I never thanked you for your in depth response to my question we both referenced. It gave me a little confidence to stick with what I felt more comfortable with. When I was trying out a Matthew's at a dealer, the no tube peep would rotate so badly that I couldn't see through it. Like you, I use my bow for hunting and backyard practice; so when it's go time and I have that perfect window of opportunity to draw, the last thing I want to see is a crooked peep because I forgot to make some little adjustment. Thanks man!

My advice is to go with whatever works for you.

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No problem.

Afterall, that's what we all seek...confidence. I have no problem changing my tubing every six months or so. Like I said I probably don't have to and could most likely get away with once a year (right before hunting season)but I do twice anyway.

For the record, with the new silicone tubing I have not noticed anyadditional noise nor any speed loss. I'm sure it effects both but not to the point where it can be detected without the use of testing devises for both.

What I do know is no matter how hot, cold, wet or dry, my peep will be where it's supposed to be when it's supposed to be there, and that's confidence.

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The ONLY advantage to the tubing is the peep will open every time. Unless the tubing breaks and hits you in the forehead! I had my cables break at the point where the tubing smacks them. Speed decreases, makes a bunch of noise, I just don't like them.

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Thanks for all the replies guys. I believe I will stick to the simplicity of the tubing for now. I really like th idea of the silicone tubing. Anyone know where I can buy some. I would like to keep some extra on my bow or in my pack just in case. Thanks Again, LT

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Any sporting good store or pro shop should carry it. Just ask for silicone tubing instead of the latex (rubber) tubing.

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i suggest you change your tubing every use. twice a year might tear a hole in the tubing which would lead to accidents. dont use the silicone latex is the way to go

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im sorry for the inconvience my son has been on the computer and he is very inmature if anything else has been messed up i will fix it as soon as i find it

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It's funny how both you and your son spell immature as "INmature"....with the same writing style.:eek:

2 suggestions, change your username, and if you want to remain a member here and enjoy what the forums have to offer read the posting rules.

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If you don't want to use a peep with tubing AND you don't like worrying about the peep rotating correctly each time, try a "TRU Speednok with Peep Aligner". This is a nocking point that screws together to pinch onto your string in place of a crimped nocking point. It has a little tab that sticks down on the back side of the string. Each time you nock an arrow, the arrow nock hits the tab and turns your string perfectly each and every time. I had one on my old bow and loved it. It never moved or caused me any trouble whatsoever. As the string stretched I just moved it slightly to compensate. With today's string materials this won't be an issue after the first 100 shots or so.

As far as peeps, you can't beat the Fletcher Tru Peep.

Good luck ... Shockwave

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i've always used a peep with the rubber tubing. that's the only thing i know. i've learned that it does help to replace the tubing if you're using the black rubber about once a year. furthermore if you use about an inch or two of tubing extra, less stress is usually exerted on the tubing, at least it doesn't seems that it tears as easilly.

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This is very important when installing peep tubing. Too many times I have see the tubing cut too short. It should be just short enough to rotate the peep at full draw. You don't want to stretch it to it's limits or it will fail more often. It does not need a lot of tension to align the peep. If in doubt as to the lenght you need cut it long, you can always trim it till it aligns the peep. Once it does, measure it and you know in the future how long of tubing you need.

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i use a tube style as well and i just bougt a new switchback xt and was going to try a different peep with the four strines holding in the peep. my bow man said the only problem with that kind is every now in then it get spun around, so i didnt take that chance. i carry a extra in my pack while im hunting. i also change the tubing a couple times a year as well!!!!!!!

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I started out without, and had problems with the peep not rotating and sometimes blocking the view of my pins. That was on my OLD browning bow. I went to a tube and never had that problem...unless the tube broke which happens from time to time. When I got my bowtech, I originally went with a tube type peep. It worked, but tubes add noise and they do break occasionally. I'd keep the tube a little longer than it needed to be just so I could trim it back and fix it without replacing the whole thing. The last time I had my string changed though, I figured I've got this awesome Winner's Choice string, let me go without the tubing. I'll never use tubing again. No problems with nock rotation (I have the one that splits the string 3 ways too, whatever you call it.) It is always in position, never have to worry about breaking the tube, and the bow is quieter. Probably adds some speed too, but I've never checked.

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The peep that splits the string three ways is the most reliable easy to use trouble free peep onthe market............hands down..........its in the same catagory for practicle as the whisker biscuit!:)

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I use a peep with rubber tubing and I have never had any little orproblems at all.

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Use rubber tubing, want to change out to one without when I get home from Iraq! [8D]