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Peep sight problem

mamenninga

mamenninga

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I have noticed that in the low light of the mornings and evenings I am having a very difficult time seeing through my peep. I can clearly see well enough to see a deer, but if I would draw to shoot, I can see the pin, but not the target beyond. What can I do. Someone told me to drill the peep sight out to make it bigger. Will this solve the problem or only cause me to get a new peep. I am looking for any suggestions.
 
I had a peep years ago that I had the same problem with, and I drilled it out a little. Seemed to take care of it. Like the other guy told ya. The worst would be that you will have to get a new peep.
 
What diameter is the opening on your peep? I went from a 3/16" opening to a 1/4" this year. The larger peep lets much more light through allowing you to focus front to rear. I personally went away from the peep sight with the tubing and went with the new G5 Meta Peep. Definitely an improvement for me.
 
i had this problem too! it wasn`t the peep though, i needed larger pin`s on my sight. in low light i seemed to concentrate on the pin, causing the target to be blurry. bigger pin`s fixed the problem.
 
Be careful when drilling your peep. There's not much to work with there and if you go to far your strings will just collapse the peep. I went to a bigger peep this year as well 1/4 and it seems to let a lot more light in. I would try that.
 
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Be careful when drilling your peep. There's not much to work with there and if you go to far your strings will just collapse the peep.

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Yep, he is right. Been there, done that. I would just go with a bigger peep like most are saying.
 
Bigger peep is the way to go... I used to have similar problems -- I shoot with both eyes open and when there isn't plenty of light through the peep my eye dominance switches to my left eye. This was very frustrating 'til I got the big peep. The new round-framed sights will keep you lined up well with a bigger peep these days.
 
My current peep has cost me two doe in two nights. The issue I am having is my current peep will not rotate far enough to allow me to see through it in low light conditions. I finally got frustrated enough that I went and put on a peep with rubber tubing because I wanted to make sure it turned everytime. I HATE THE RUBBER TUBING! My Trykon was whisper quiet, now it sounds like a damn slammin door. What else can I try to get my original peep to rotate correctly?
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sounds like you need to move strands over the peep.

robbed from another site:
If its not exactly right,
then you have to swap strand of string material.

You may have a 16 or 18 or 20 or 22 strand string bundle.

Pick a strand on one side of the peep.
Say, strand no. 1.

Move strand no. 1 to the other side of the peep.

Now, on the other side of the peep,
pick a different strand, say strand no. 18.
Move strand no. 18 to the first side of the peep.

Shoot 100 shots.
Now, see if the peep rotation go better
or worse.

If the peep rotation got worse,
repeat the process,
but go in the other direction.

If the first time,
you move a strand from the left side,
to the right side....


then, start on the right side,
pick a strand,
and move it to the left side.

You are moving a strand from the strong side
of the peep to the weak side of the peep.
 
I've got the simplest peep on the market, basically a donut. It took a little time, but I simply "trained" the string to stay true, I've been told you can put your bow on a press and twist the string a little on your top cam/idler wheel and it will take care of the problem -- get rid of that tubing if you can!
 
I've tried to twist my string on the top cam, and it just will not work. The guys at CIA told me that my string just needs to stretch a little and break in. I've been shooting the heck out of my bow since I got it in June. It should have "broke in" by now. I'll try your suggestion Rudd. Hopefully that will take care of it. Needless to say, I'm getting very frustrated with the whole thing.
 
180, it's a little late now, but what string are you using? I broke down and bought a Vapor Trail this summer and I've been very happy with it. I'd think your string should have been broke-in months ago...
 
Your problem is not the string, Change the bow
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and keep the string.
Rudd has the correct fix and so does CIA. Some bow strings need to be "shot" in if not pre-streached from string manufacturer. Usually 100 shots should get most of the streaching to where it is going to be. After you shoot it that many times or more go have your peep moved to where it is correct. If you do it before then you are waisting your time and it will continue to turn.
Rubber tubes are nice because it elemenates your peep turning but will also slow your bow down and also always that chance the tube can break when at full draw and then you are at the same problem.
Sounds like Hoyt needs to chance their string manufacturer. When I owned one mine did the same thing. Changed string and no problem. Its a new bow and shouldnt do that IMO.
Good luck
 
You can get a nock aligner. It was a choice I had to go with because I love my ball peep. they are like two buk and you can fit them inside your loop if you want.It will fix the problem, Gauranteed. You have to tweak with it for about 10 shots.

There are ones like This:
http://www.keystonecountrystore.com/index.html?action=search

And there are some without the bottom screw. this is what I have.
http://www.keystonecountrystore.com/Archery_Equipment_-_Supplies/Strings_-_String_Accessories/String_Accessories/Tru_Ball_Speed-Nok/Page_2/STA183102.html
 
Well, I took it down to Scheels last night, and they said it was a common problem with the new strings that Hoyt put on their bows. They have had alot of guys come in with the same problem as me. They said a new string would take care of it. That'll have to wait till after season. They messed with it for a good hour and we thought we got it all worked out, but then when I got home I took it out and drew it back and it's doing the same thing. I'm more than frustrated at this point. I don't know what to do.
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the strand swapping is a very easy process. Just need a buddy with a bow press. I am still looking for a better description of the process.
 
I asked them about the strand swaping process last night and the guy said it's not a good idea to seperate the brown strands from the orange. At this point I'm willing to try anything.
 
I guess if the colors of the strands in the peep area are up for a fashion shoot I'd be concerned. Sounds to me like you just want a peep to come back everytime and not have to worry about it...doing the strand thing will cure your problem. I know the strings from Hoyt are not the best but still are very shootable.
 
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