JimT Posted July 28, 2005 Report Share Posted July 28, 2005 How big of a peep hole do you guys prefer? I just got an Eastman xl one over to Dicks. I want to be able to see my pin no problem at last light, and this seems to be a good one. It has no rubber alignment tube to break, which is a plus also. Does this type of peep always come around like it should? I have not had it installed yet, but am planning to this week. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tominator Posted July 28, 2005 Report Share Posted July 28, 2005 Re: Peep Don't know about the one you're talking about Jim, but as far as aligning the non-tube type peeps, it's pretty easy. You can adjust them by taking individual strands on your string and rotating them into the slot until the peep lines up. If your string is done stretching, the peep should stay pretty good. I use a shurz-a-peep. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AdvantageTimberLou Posted July 28, 2005 Report Share Posted July 28, 2005 Re: Peep I have a tube type peep with a large hole opening, I have yet to break a tube but I check it periodically. I notice on alot of the hunting shows that is pretty popular and maybe its to not have the peep not be inline at the crucial moment. I have on my old bow the type you have now and Tominator is right, just start adjusting the strands and it will line up right. Good luck with it! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JimT Posted July 28, 2005 Author Report Share Posted July 28, 2005 Re: Peep This is it, 5503 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GWSmith Posted July 28, 2005 Report Share Posted July 28, 2005 Re: Peep Jim, That looks like Eastmans knockoff of the Shurz-A-Peep Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NYBUCK Posted July 28, 2005 Report Share Posted July 28, 2005 Re: Peep Jim The only thing I would suggest is get the one where there are four anchor points instead of three. Then there is two stands on each side of the peep and you don't see the string in your field of view. When I first put mine on I had to keep twisting it every few shots to "train" it, but after that it stayed right in place. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
buckee Posted July 28, 2005 Report Share Posted July 28, 2005 Re: Peep [ QUOTE ] Jim The only thing I would suggest is get the one where there are four anchor points instead of three. Then there is two stands on each side of the peep and you don't see the string in your field of view. When I first put mine on I had to keep twisting it every few shots to "train" it, but after that it stayed right in place. [/ QUOTE ] Yeah, I use the same type. Once you get your arrow nocked, just give the string a twist to get it in the right spot, for when you draw. You get used to doing this after awhile. That 5509 or 5529 looks interesting. I like a large aperture for those last light conditions. The bigger, the better. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JimT Posted July 28, 2005 Author Report Share Posted July 28, 2005 Re: Peep [ QUOTE ] Jim The only thing I would suggest is get the one where there are four anchor points instead of three. Then there is two stands on each side of the peep and you don't see the string in your field of view. When I first put mine on I had to keep twisting it every few shots to "train" it, but after that it stayed right in place. [/ QUOTE ] Which one can I get that has a big hole thru it? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tominator Posted July 28, 2005 Report Share Posted July 28, 2005 Re: Peep [ QUOTE ] Jim The only thing I would suggest is get the one where there are four anchor points instead of three. Then there is two stands on each side of the peep and you don't see the string in your field of view. When I first put mine on I had to keep twisting it every few shots to "train" it, but after that it stayed right in place. [/ QUOTE ] LOL, I was just going to suggest the one that splits the string. The only reason I say that is because the first peep I had was a 3 stringer, and invariably, as the weather changed, warm to cold, it seemed that I would occasionally draw back and see one of the strings right down the middle of the peep, which is pretty frustrating when hunting, because you had to let down and try to twist it, draw again, and hopefully not get busted. I rarely see the string now that I have the split string peep. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JimT Posted July 28, 2005 Author Report Share Posted July 28, 2005 Re: Peep So I should just get a two way one not three I gather..Will shop around and see what i can find. Thanks!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nosdog2 Posted July 28, 2005 Report Share Posted July 28, 2005 Re: Peep No peep for me, just a kisser. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tominator Posted July 29, 2005 Report Share Posted July 29, 2005 Re: Peep That 5507 is the one I'd use. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ranchand99 Posted July 29, 2005 Report Share Posted July 29, 2005 Re: Peep I like that style too.I would go with the biggest hole.Also I used to shoot the first one he was looking at and it always rotated out of alignment at the wrong time.If you go with that one I would suggest using a speed nock or some other peep alignment device.Personally I have gone to a peep with tubing.This is the one I went to it has 1/4" hole,and it's angled just right for shorter axle to axle length bows. http://www.cabelas.com/cabelas/en/templa...&hasJS=true Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GWSmith Posted July 29, 2005 Report Share Posted July 29, 2005 Re: Peep Chris, I'm quite suprised that you ever see your string...I've been shooting mine(3-string style) for years and have never seen the string! I geuss because I always have had the large hole model and when i draw back and anchor my peep completely encircles the sight housing. I've never experienced what you have been describing here...honestly! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tominator Posted July 29, 2005 Report Share Posted July 29, 2005 Re: Peep [ QUOTE ] Chris, I'm quite suprised that you ever see your string...I've been shooting mine(3-string style) for years and have never seen the string! I geuss because I always have had the large hole model and when i draw back and anchor my peep completely encircles the sight housing. I've never experienced what you have been describing here...honestly! [/ QUOTE ] Yeah, I've come to realize I'm pretty quirky when it comes to archery. I have a high wrist grip, a weird anchor and my front sight always has to be put about as low as it can go. Don't know why, and I'm sure that's one of the reasons I've had trouble with peeps in the past, and probably the reason I could never line up the "no-peep" device that's advertised here on this site. Just an oddball I guess. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Straight Shooter Posted July 30, 2005 Report Share Posted July 30, 2005 Re: Peep Hey Tominator, the reason for your sight being low all the time is your anchor is low. This means your peep is higher on the string, which this is the distance of the peep to the nock on the string. Back to the peep's, I've used the fletcher peep for years now and have had no problems with it. The only draw back to using it is, getting it to retain memory. But, that just takes time and a few trips to the bow press. But ones it's set, it stays and come to postion at full draw. No tubes, no strings and anything to hinder it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JimT Posted July 30, 2005 Author Report Share Posted July 30, 2005 Re: Peep I am also looking forward to ridding myself of the tube. It popped off yesturday evening again on me while practicing. Very irritating to say the least.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ranchand99 Posted July 30, 2005 Report Share Posted July 30, 2005 Re: Peep JimT,I use superglue,or festset gel on my tubing.Just a drop does it!If you don't use the one with the plastic clips,and are just tying it on,you might need to figure out a different way to tie it.Tie it like you are doing a string loop.Hope that helps. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JimT Posted July 30, 2005 Author Report Share Posted July 30, 2005 Re: Peep Oh Ya...it is tied onto the string like a loop, but it comes off from the actual peep often....Will try the glue until I get the new peep installed. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tominator Posted July 30, 2005 Report Share Posted July 30, 2005 Re: Peep [ QUOTE ] Hey Tominator, the reason for your sight being low all the time is your anchor is low. This means your peep is higher on the string, which this is the distance of the peep to the nock on the string. [/ QUOTE ] I've always anchored around the corner of my mouth, hooking my thumb under my jaw. Is that unusually low? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ranchand99 Posted July 31, 2005 Report Share Posted July 31, 2005 Re: Peep I anchor like you Tominator,and my sight is low,but the pin is still a good 2" higer than the arrow.The bottom of the sight is still an inch or a little more above the arrow.No clearance problems.Follow me here.If you anchor like we do the peep will be closer to your release.Therefore the sight is low.If you anchor under your jaw like alot of my friends do,the peep will be an extra 1 1/2"-2" higher,because the distance from your eye to your anchor point then would be greater,then your sight will be higher also.If your sight is way too low,you will probably need to change your anchor point.By anchoring under your jaw.If it isn't interfering with anything,and you are accurate...Keep it like it is.Some shorter bows have smaller cut out windows,and anchoring under your jaw,may put the sight too high,and shadow out light getting to your pins.Hope I helped. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Straight Shooter Posted July 31, 2005 Report Share Posted July 31, 2005 Re: Peep No, that is not unusually low. I got to thinking about about what I had said and it's the exact oposite of that. The closer together the peep and nock are, the lower the pin cage/sight are going to be. It's just like a gun barrel. You move the rear sight up the barrel will move up. I used to anchor on the side of my cheek and all of my sights even the cage was at the bottom of the adjustment. I'm not telling you to change your anchor, it's your call from there. Sorry about the confusion. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Straight Shooter Posted July 31, 2005 Report Share Posted July 31, 2005 Re: Peep Sorry R99, I just read your post after I posted a reply back to Tom. LOL Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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