Anybody shoot without a peep? No sight?
12-04-2006, 09:44 AM
#1
Dominant Buck
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Anybody shoot without a peep? No sight?
I'm going to be setting up a new bow (Allegiance). Is there any advantage gained by NOT using a peep? No kissser button? No sight...lol?
I'm truly interested in knowing why peopledon't utilize these.
jeff
I'm truly interested in knowing why peopledon't utilize these.
jeff
12-04-2006, 10:02 AM
#2
Nontypical Buck
Join Date: Jul 2005
Location: Eastern Shore MD
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RE: Anybody shoot without a peep? No sight?
I had trouble seeing through my peep in low light conditions. So i took it off and put a No-peep on my sight... Worked really well for me, i actually shoot tighter groups. With the no peep you can even get rid of your kisser button, but i kept mine.
The only advantage other than visibility is the obvious arrow speed... taking weight off your string gives you some more fps..
The only advantage other than visibility is the obvious arrow speed... taking weight off your string gives you some more fps..
12-04-2006, 10:49 AM
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Boone & Crockett
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RE: Anybody shoot without a peep? No sight?
Consistancy is the major factor because shooting out of a treestand causes most to shoot with improper form, couple that with not anchoring the same as level ground, not having a peep for most will cause your arrows to be high and low depending.
There are so many new larger diameter peeps that low light is rarely a concern along with the new fiber pins. Like I've said many times within the sight question posts, I can still see my pins when it's too dark to shoot the deer with my naked eye.
When someone has a consistant anchor point and maintains consistant form, peeps are less necessary, on level ground...treestand shooting causes other situations to overcome.
I'm not a fan of using both, a peep and a kisser but I recommend one or the other.
Also, for everyone reading, don't misinterpret "no peep" use with not having anything. There is a product called "No Peep"....it aids in alignment.
I'm even confused on what you meant Germ..
And as far as not having a sight, The Nuge does it, he cants his compound and shoots instinctively along with all the other longbow and recurve guys....on an Allegiance, I highly recommend a sight.
There are so many new larger diameter peeps that low light is rarely a concern along with the new fiber pins. Like I've said many times within the sight question posts, I can still see my pins when it's too dark to shoot the deer with my naked eye.
When someone has a consistant anchor point and maintains consistant form, peeps are less necessary, on level ground...treestand shooting causes other situations to overcome.
I'm not a fan of using both, a peep and a kisser but I recommend one or the other.
Also, for everyone reading, don't misinterpret "no peep" use with not having anything. There is a product called "No Peep"....it aids in alignment.
I'm even confused on what you meant Germ..
And as far as not having a sight, The Nuge does it, he cants his compound and shoots instinctively along with all the other longbow and recurve guys....on an Allegiance, I highly recommend a sight.
12-04-2006, 10:53 AM
#5
Nontypical Buck
Join Date: Sep 2006
Location: St. Cloud,Minnesota
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RE: Anybody shoot without a peep? No sight?
Well does that some it up for ya!
ORIGINAL: Rob/PA Bowyer
Consistancy is the major factor because shooting out of a treestand causes most to shoot with improper form, couple that with not anchoring the same as level ground, not having a peep for most will cause your arrows to be high and low depending.
There are so many new larger diameter peeps that low light is rarely a concern along with the new fiber pins. Like I've said many times within the sight question posts, I can still see my pins when it's too dark to shoot the deer with my naked eye.
When someone has a consistant anchor point and maintains consistant form, peeps are less necessary, on level ground...treestand shooting causes other situations to overcome.
I'm not a fan of using both, a peep and a kisser but I recommend one or the other.
Also, for everyone reading, don't misinterpret "no peep" use with not having anything. There is a product called "No Peep"....it aids in alignment.
I'm even confused on what you meant Germ..
And as far as not having a sight, The Nuge does it, he cants his compound and shoots instinctively along with all the other longbow and recurve guys....on an Allegiance, I highly recommend a sight.
Consistancy is the major factor because shooting out of a treestand causes most to shoot with improper form, couple that with not anchoring the same as level ground, not having a peep for most will cause your arrows to be high and low depending.
There are so many new larger diameter peeps that low light is rarely a concern along with the new fiber pins. Like I've said many times within the sight question posts, I can still see my pins when it's too dark to shoot the deer with my naked eye.
When someone has a consistant anchor point and maintains consistant form, peeps are less necessary, on level ground...treestand shooting causes other situations to overcome.
I'm not a fan of using both, a peep and a kisser but I recommend one or the other.
Also, for everyone reading, don't misinterpret "no peep" use with not having anything. There is a product called "No Peep"....it aids in alignment.
I'm even confused on what you meant Germ..
And as far as not having a sight, The Nuge does it, he cants his compound and shoots instinctively along with all the other longbow and recurve guys....on an Allegiance, I highly recommend a sight.
12-04-2006, 11:09 AM
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Join Date: Feb 2004
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RE: Anybody shoot without a peep? No sight?
I never used to use a peep but I started bowfishing more and my one bowfishing bow had a 28" draw, my other had a 27" draw and my recurve I drew to about 25". (no sights on any of them) After a summer of that, when I picked up my hunting compound... my consistancy left much to be desired.
So now my hunting bow (26.5" draw) has a Hindsight on it. I can now shoot all summer with my variable draw/no sight bows and still pick up the 'hunting' bow and be accurate with it.
So now my hunting bow (26.5" draw) has a Hindsight on it. I can now shoot all summer with my variable draw/no sight bows and still pick up the 'hunting' bow and be accurate with it.
12-04-2006, 11:10 AM
#10
Giant Nontypical
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RE: Anybody shoot without a peep? No sight?
I'm going to be setting up a new bow (Allegiance). Is there any advantage gained by NOT using a peep? No kissser button? No sight...lol?
I'm truly interested in knowing why peopledon't utilize these.
I'm truly interested in knowing why peopledon't utilize these.
1. You will not have to rely on anything but yourself. Well some of the things anyway.
2.The bowshould be quicker pointing.
3. Daylight should not become an issue as long as you can see the spot you need to hit (and follow game laws). I know of a fellow that practices in the complete dark, he uses a pen laser on the target as an aiming point. I'll have to try that some time.