problem with my peep sight
#1
Thread Starter
Join Date: Oct 2003
Location: Maine
Posts: 690
problem with my peep sight
I have one of those peep sights that is round and you separate the string into 3 strands. No rubber hose to straighten it out.
My problem is this. When I draw the bow, one of the three strands is always right smack in the middle of the peep hole blurring my vision of the sight pins and target. I can shoot with it this way and shoot well, but it drives me crazy. I don't personally care for the peeps with the rubber tubing and I used to use one that was kept straight by an aluminum ultra-nock. I have since left the ultra-nock for a string loop.
What can I do to fix my problem??
My bow info is at bottom of page.
Thanks, Kev
My problem is this. When I draw the bow, one of the three strands is always right smack in the middle of the peep hole blurring my vision of the sight pins and target. I can shoot with it this way and shoot well, but it drives me crazy. I don't personally care for the peeps with the rubber tubing and I used to use one that was kept straight by an aluminum ultra-nock. I have since left the ultra-nock for a string loop.
What can I do to fix my problem??
My bow info is at bottom of page.
Thanks, Kev
#2
Join Date: Jun 2004
Location: Columbia, SC
Posts: 40
RE: problem with my peep sight
That's annoying isn't it. I use a Fletcher Tru Peep. It uses no tubes or anything. With just a little tinkering and a string that's not stretching, you can get it to stay pointing in the right direction.
A string loop tied tightly will often perform just like your Ultra-Nock did. It will, within reason, prevent the string from twisting too much as you draw. In fact, on my last bowstring, my loop was tied on so that it stuck out on the right hand side of the bow. When I drew the bow, the loop would rotate the peep into position just like an Ultra-Nock.
A string loop tied tightly will often perform just like your Ultra-Nock did. It will, within reason, prevent the string from twisting too much as you draw. In fact, on my last bowstring, my loop was tied on so that it stuck out on the right hand side of the bow. When I drew the bow, the loop would rotate the peep into position just like an Ultra-Nock.
#3
Join Date: Feb 2003
Location: Troy, Illinois
Posts: 226
RE: problem with my peep sight
I use a peep that has 4 groves, but not spaced evenly apart. They are something like 11,1,5,7 o clock positions. I use WC string so the peep aligns correctly every time. It has been rock solid for almost 3 years. With the zebra string, I was chasing that thing all the time. If you don't get a no strech string, you'll be chasing your peep as well. Hope this helps.
#5
Join Date: Mar 2004
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Posts: 312
RE: problem with my peep sight
You don't need to glue the loop. When you get it where you want it, insert needle nose plyers in the loop and open the plyers. Use as much pressure as you can. You can really get it tight that way and it won't slip or turn. I bought a cheap pair of the big needle nose plyers just for this.
On the downside, you will need a tool to remove the loop. I use a scratch awl with the point sanded slightly round. It came with a needle point that hurts when it slips[:@] A few seconds with 400 grit sandpaper solved that for me.
Good luck
Allen
On the downside, you will need a tool to remove the loop. I use a scratch awl with the point sanded slightly round. It came with a needle point that hurts when it slips[:@] A few seconds with 400 grit sandpaper solved that for me.
Good luck
Allen
#9
RE: problem with my peep sight
I'm ordering a custom made string today, the guys tell me it will be pre-stretched. I hope this works.