johnf Posted May 17, 2009 Report Share Posted May 17, 2009 I upgraded to a Cobra Stealth sight and when I went to sight it in at 10 yards and it was about 18" low and left. The pin was actually behind my cables on my first shot. I got it sighted in good, but it's almost all the way to the left and it is all the way down and I had to adjust all the pins down too. This just didn't seem right. Did I do something wrong? I've never put a sight on. By the way I put this sight on before I practiced yesterday, so it is sighted in pretty well. It just doesn't look right to me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The_Kat Posted May 17, 2009 Report Share Posted May 17, 2009 I bet your rest and anchor point have something to do with your problem..... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
johnf Posted May 17, 2009 Author Report Share Posted May 17, 2009 I bet your rest and anchor point have something to do with your problem..... But it was fine with my old sight. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
craig mack Posted May 17, 2009 Report Share Posted May 17, 2009 I bet your rest and anchor point have something to do with your problem..... I agree. Your peep, rest, or your nocking point needs adjusting. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
johnf Posted May 17, 2009 Author Report Share Posted May 17, 2009 I agree. Your peep, rest, or your nocking point needs adjusting. So why was it working fine with the old sight that was sighted in almost in the middle? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
m gardner Posted May 17, 2009 Report Share Posted May 17, 2009 As long as the dovetails have full purchase on the slides you are okay and it looks that way on the elevation. I can't see the windage slide. You don't want it partially out of the dovetail. These sights are made to accomodate many different bows so they won't fit all perfectly. If you can move the rest to the right and get good arrow flight and clearance you will get the sight centered better for windage. You can move the rest up ( be sure to adjust the nock) to get the sight centered for elevation remembering to check for clearance. But if it shoots well you may just want to leave it alone unless you want an education. You have a long time until the season starts so you may want to play a bit. Mark Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
johnf Posted May 17, 2009 Author Report Share Posted May 17, 2009 My peep moves up and down probably close to an inch. I always pull it all the way up before a shot because I figure the tube will pull it up anyway, so I may as well be consistent. If I move it down and use that string stuff to hold it down will that move my poi up? If so, what's that string stuff called and how do I do it? What about left and right? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VermontHunter Posted May 17, 2009 Report Share Posted May 17, 2009 (edited) Sure seems like the rest and peep aren't in the right position for this particular sight window. John some sights just don't like to play well with certian setups .. this seems like one that doesn't like where your rest is positioned .. Edited May 17, 2009 by VermontHunter Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
johnf Posted May 17, 2009 Author Report Share Posted May 17, 2009 The guy who's been helping me out said my dloop seemed pretty high. I had it installed about 3 weeks ago when I got my first set of arrows. Here's some pic with the arrow knocked. It does seem to have a bit of a downward lean to it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tominator Posted May 17, 2009 Report Share Posted May 17, 2009 That looks wayyyyyy nock high. Your nock should only be about 1/8" high. Also, your peep should not move at all, ever. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VermontHunter Posted May 17, 2009 Report Share Posted May 17, 2009 That looks wayyyyyy nock high. Your nock should only be about 1/8" high. Also, your peep should not move at all, ever. Yep, I agree .. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
johnf Posted May 17, 2009 Author Report Share Posted May 17, 2009 That looks wayyyyyy nock high. Your nock should only be about 1/8" high. Also, your peep should not move at all, ever. How can I keep my peep from moving? Wouldn't wrapping more of the string stuf up the string keep it in place? Is that some kind of special stuff, or can I just use thread? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Straight Shooter Posted May 17, 2009 Report Share Posted May 17, 2009 You need to put some "SERVING" above your peep if it is moving up when you draw or shoot, wrap it around the string about a half an inch to three quarters of inch above the sight. You should never have to keep moving your peep back down before every shot. You can even use some waxed dental floss in a pinch, until you can get to a pro shop to have it done right. FIX your nocking point, it is terribly high. This is why your sight is so low. You bring your arrow point back up by moving the nock end down and your sight will come back up as well. It's just a few adjustments to do but if you get these done and settled in. Your bow will be shooting fine again and probably much more consistant. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
johnf Posted May 18, 2009 Author Report Share Posted May 18, 2009 Tried to move my dloop and it isn't moving. I guess I'll take it in in a couple weeks. I'm still getting good groups with it, but I would think if it's set up better it would be faster, wouldn't it? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Straight Shooter Posted May 18, 2009 Report Share Posted May 18, 2009 Not necessarily faster but more accurate. Use a pair of needle nose pliers to loosen the knot on the D-loop then you can slide in down into the correct position. Be sure and tighten it back up before shooting again. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oldreloader Posted May 18, 2009 Report Share Posted May 18, 2009 I'd also have them check the centershot. If the rest isn't set right that could account for the left/right problem. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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