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Big Game Hunting => Bow Hunting => Topic started by: calib on October 18, 2010, 03:27:04 PM

Title: what peep and why
Post by: calib on October 18, 2010, 03:27:04 PM: i am getting my new attack soon and wondering what peep you guys use. i like the peep that has the rubber hose attached because it is not ever miss aligned, but was wondering what other options there are and what the benefits of one with out the hose would be.
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Post by: Machias on October 18, 2010, 03:38:13 PM: I hate those things myself, LOTS of guys use them though. I don't like them because in my opinion they are noisy and the thought of the rubber band breaking and slapping my eye :yike: I use the extra large peeps that no matter which way the sting turns you can see though them. They best one I have ever used was square with four string notches in the corners and a large hole in the middle. I'll have to see if I can find the product name.
Title: Re: what peep and why
Post by: calib on October 18, 2010, 03:53:59 PM: have you ever shot on the range with it moving at all and tested to check accuracy? i would thing on medium to longer range(35-50) there would be lots of room for error like that
Title: Re: what peep and why
Post by: Machias on October 18, 2010, 04:03:14 PM: It can move however it wants, it's never blocked by the sting, since the string is spread out to four contact poins instead of one thick one. I don't shoot past 40....EVER, and it's plenty accurate enough for the bullseye out to 40.
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Post by: Machias on October 18, 2010, 04:03:54 PM: P.S. Whatever peep you decide to go with, go with the biggest hole you can get, in low light conditions you'll thank me!!
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Post by: Button Nubbs on October 19, 2010, 11:12:06 AM: I use a 5/16" g5 meta peep. I used to use a peep with tubing but hated the fact the tubing would sometimes break.
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Post by: alwinearcher on October 19, 2010, 11:26:48 AM: The issue really always come down to string quality.
If you have a good string you can use a standard style peep (1/4" is usually best) and it will always be aligned and you wont have any issues.
With a stock string you are going to have some excessive stretch in which case you will need some sort of a allignment tool.
I would reccomend putting a quality string on your new bow right from the start. If that is not a option for you then I would use a alligner for the first few months and hopefully after that the string will stop stretching and you can use a standard peep with no issues.
Title: Re: what peep and why
Post by: calib on October 19, 2010, 04:41:05 PM: thanks guys rite now a new string isnt an option, but waybe down the road.
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Post by: Lowedog on October 19, 2010, 05:09:53 PM: String Splitter Micro for me.
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Post by: firedog on October 19, 2010, 05:55:18 PM: I just picked up a Red Eye Peep, haven't put it in yet but have had good things about them. I have a G5 also and it is good also. I don't like the ones with a tube, breaking always was a fear and I thought the one I had when I first bought my bow was to loud.
Title: Re: what peep and why
Post by: calib on October 19, 2010, 08:37:07 PM: i have seen those string splitters how do those work you look through the hole or the gap below that?
Title: Re: what peep and why
Post by: Todd_ID on October 20, 2010, 12:09:14 AM: Don't rule out the RAD Peeps. They're as good as any and made here in WA by a fellow bowhunter. If you ever hunt Winston Creek, then you'll run into him there.
Title: Re: what peep and why
Post by: Lowedog on October 20, 2010, 07:05:49 AM: Quote from: calib on October 19, 2010, 08:37:07 PM
i have seen those string splitters how do those work you look through the hole or the gap below that?

You look through the triangular gap below. It is more like a half of a peep. You set it so that you frame the top of your sight housing with the SS. I love it. When I shoot a bow with a normal peep now it is really strange for me. With the SS there is no issue with not having enough light.
Title: Re: what peep and why
Post by: calib on October 20, 2010, 07:57:01 AM: i would probably still have to either get a new string or stretch the factory string a bit before the splitter quit moving like other peeps rite?
Title: Re: what peep and why
Post by: Lowedog on October 20, 2010, 08:34:11 AM: I have never had a problem with it and have used it on 3 different bows now. I never replace strings on a new bow till they need it.

What I do is shoot a new bow (or new string) 50-100 times before installing a peep. Lets the string settle in.
Title: Re: what peep and why
Post by: Todd_ID on October 20, 2010, 01:08:19 PM: Quote from: Lowedog on October 20, 2010, 08:34:11 AM
I have never had a problem with it and have used it on 3 different bows now. I never replace strings on a new bow till they need it.

What I do is shoot a new bow (or new string) 50-100 times before installing a peep. Lets the string settle in.
Yep, me too. At least with new strings anyway. I've never had a new bow, always gotten used ones. I'll put a peep in when I put the new string on knowing that I'll have to adjust the string once it gets shot for a while. I don't put any stock into my tuning efforts until after a month or so of shooting. I just get it close enough to be happy with how it's shooting and shoot for a while then get serious about tuning and peep rotation.
Title: Re: what peep and why
Post by: calib on October 20, 2010, 05:42:15 PM: this is my second bow but first new one. i figured if i was gonna buy one new it had better be decent and last me a while so i will see for my self what will happen with the new string. thanks for everything guys.
Title: Re: what peep and why
Post by: Instinct on October 21, 2010, 09:37:56 AM: i use the smallest g5 peep they make. mainly helps me focus more, take my time, and personally more accurate than using a larger peep. i also dont like them wth that rubber hooked on em. bout ready to take a shot n the rubber breaks or slides off. :bash: nvr again
Title: Re: what peep and why
Post by: k_rex on October 21, 2010, 12:12:17 PM: I have used a peep with the rubber tubing up until this year. The first and only time I had the tubing break I was at full draw and it gave me a shot to the face that I was not expecting. I tapped my release when this happened and nearly missed the target. From that point on I decided that I would never use one again. If that shot would have been on an animal I would have been very displeased with myself.

I now use the G5 Meta but, not sure on the size. I have the stock string on my Martin Firecat TR2 and have no issues to date.

One suggestion if you do use the rubber tube style peep. Go to the hardware store and get real surgical tubing and make sure you aren't using to short of a length. The surgical tubing is more resilient and much less likely to break under tension. :twocents:
Title: Re: what peep and why
Post by: Machias on October 21, 2010, 08:01:58 PM: The only problem using a small peep is low light conditions, if you use one just for target practice, smaller is better, but early morning and late evening, you will regret a small peep sight.
Title: Re: what peep and why
Post by: huntergreg on October 21, 2010, 08:11:31 PM: I use a G-5 peep. when I draw back I line the outer ring of my sight with the outer ring of the peep. hold to what ever pin I need. It works great. the bigger the better. I can see good in low light. I dont center the pin in the center of the peep. Not as accurate for me.
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Post by: Button Nubbs on October 21, 2010, 09:14:13 PM: If you have a consistent anchor the only thing you need the peep for is to see through your string. Just as I come to full draw I close my eyes and anchor where it FEELS right, when I open my eyes I don't have to do any lining up the peep/sight ring prior to shooting.
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Post by: Charlie on October 22, 2010, 10:42:53 AM: I use the 1/4" G5 Meta.
Title: Re: what peep and why
Post by: stormin85 on October 25, 2010, 08:22:49 PM: G5 Meta peep, 1/4", good for low light yet still small enough for good accuracy.
Title: Re: what peep and why
Post by: 724wd on October 27, 2010, 12:11:27 PM: G5 meta. was having a problem with 90 degree rotation. didn't want to mess with strings & cables due to cam timing on 09 Martin Moab, so i put one of those G5 speed studs in. peep is perfect every shot now. no tube!
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Post by: Dadbear on October 27, 2010, 12:37:54 PM: Large peep for low light. Then practice.
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Post by: D-Rock425 on October 27, 2010, 12:48:47 PM: I for some reason have a hard time with the blue G 5 peeps I prefer black. I seem to see a blue haze with them