What are the different types of peep sights?
Peep sight styles Generally speaking, there are two types of peep sights for archers to consider: tube peeps and tubeless peeps (free float). A tubed peep will use a small rubber hose attachment that connects the peep to one of the bow’s cables.
What size is peep sight tubing?
PVC Rubber Peep Tubing from HME is 3/16″ diameter x 12′ of replacement tubing. Repairs almost any self-aligning peep sight. Prep your bow for target or hunting by replacing cracked or broken peep tubing.
What color peep sight is the best?
Basic flat black for color is usually best, for minimal glare. But it can also depend on whether you are using it for target under bright conditions, or hunting under dark conditions where you need to find your peep before you can begin to look though it.
How do you measure the height of a peep sight?
Draw back with your eyes closed, aiming at a shoulder height target, anchor without tipping your head, open your eyes and your peep should be naturally at the right height to frame your sight housing. If it’s not – iteratively adjust peep then sight and repeat as needed until everything is good.
How do you measure a peep sight?
Measure Peep Height from the center of your Peep, at full draw, straight down to the center of your arrow shaft to the nearest 1/4″. If you do not use a Peep Sight, measure the distance between your aiming eye and the center of the Arrow Shaft.
How long should my peep tube be?
You want enough tubing so is pulls straight at the very end of your draw. If it’s too tight, you’ll just break it sooner, PLUS it’ll pull the string down and mess with your sighting in! Just enough to straighten out your peep, is all you need.
Does color of peep sight matter?
Registered. Yes it matters. A colored peep will reflect light which actually makes it harder to see your target in brighter conditions. The brighter the peep, the more light is reflected and the less clear your vision will be.
How do you measure a peep sight height?
A simple way to find the right spot for the peep height is to draw back an anchor with your eyes closed. From there, you open your eyes and adjust the peep height until it is in the right position when you have a comfortable anchor.