Maintenance on rubber tube that aligns peep
#1
Nontypical Buck
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Join Date: Feb 2003
Location: Tennessee
Posts: 2,568
Maintenance on rubber tube that aligns peep
I put a new rubber tube on my peep sight every year and this year it's already broke. I don't want that happening again when I'm hunting. Any thing I can lube that tube with to keep it from cracking and dry rotting. Thanks
#2
Sounds like you're making the rubber too short. You only want enough tension on it to rotate the peep not stretch the rubber. But in all honesty this type of peep is old school. You can get a peep without an attached rubber and have it aligned at a bow shop by simply adding twists to the string. Or, you can have your D loop set so it is in position to align your peep when you are at full draw.
Another thing is that rubber can snap back and give a serious eye injury.
Another thing is that rubber can snap back and give a serious eye injury.
#4
But other than that, I never have thought that the rubber tube peeps were a good idea, never have used one. I'd rather use a horizontal style peep that will ALWAYS be aligned when drawn (worst thing you could run into is the string splitting your FOV, which doesn't block the view, just darkens/blurs it slightly).
Best option is to just get a peep that is properly installed and won't require any secondary alignment aid. (Note: for a $7 tool-or even a silver spoon-and some serving line, you can install your open peeps, without pressing the bow. Also note: new strings will usually need the peep reset after 50-100 pins, as the string stretches, the peep will turn slightly, so you need to correct it).
#5
Nontypical Buck
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Join Date: Feb 2003
Location: Tennessee
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Can't argue with any of you, I hate the peep tube. Got away from it for years but started back last year. I have to use a large peep because my right eye sight is really poor and have awful night vision due to an old eye injury. (no, it wasn't caused by a peep tube). If the peep gets turned at all I can't see especially in low light so I went to one of those peep aligner add on thingies with the tube. I'm thinking I need to change bow shops, the one I been using for years seems to be dragging on technology. Thinks for the replies, I'll go to another shop or two and see what's available.
#7
Spike
Join Date: Jul 2013
Location: Laramie, Wyoming
Posts: 55
You can also start using higher end strings on your bow too that are pretty-stretched when they are made. I use first string usa and never had issues with the peep twisting from the first shot till I replace the string. I will stand by these strings they are awesome. Winners choice makes good strings too but I have always still had to readjust those. I recommend first string!!