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To PEEP or not to PEEP?
Slash0311
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Since things have been a little dull on here as of late, I thought this might spark a little converstion. I have shot with a Peep for years. Last year it cost me a VERY nice buck. I wasn't able to pinpoint an exact position behind the sholder and I hit too far back. I have decided to get rid of the peep. I'm not sold on these types of sights that act in place of the peep(hind sights.) So I am looking for peep alternatives. What does everyone else use? Should I just shoot without anything to replace the peep?
When in doubt, unload the clip, Semper Fi
When in doubt, unload the clip, Semper Fi
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If huntin' is a sport, then your lookin at an athlete- T-shirt
Gun bans have never accomplished anything, other than to create a safe working environment for criminals.
Since things have been a little dull on here as of late, I thought this might spark a little converstion. I have shot with a Peep for years. Last year it cost me a VERY nice buck. I wasn't able to pinpoint an exact position behind the sholder and I hit too far back. I have decided to get rid of the peep. I'm not sold on these types of sights that act in place of the peep(hind sights.) So I am looking for peep alternatives. What does everyone else use? Should I just shoot without anything to replace the peep?
Sounds like your typical hoyt shooter[:D]
Why exactly were you not able to pinpoint a spot to shoot at? Hitting too far back doesn't sound like a peep issue it sounds more like someone with buck fever torqueing the bow with excitement at the time of release completely forgeting follow through. But hey thats just my opinion. Have you tried shooting without a peep yet if not your in for a real trip. I know several people that shoot with hindsights and love them. What exactly are you not sold on? They are after all a proven viable alternative to your buck costing evil peep sight.
its all about pucks and bucks
I was waiting for someone to ask that.[:D] Before I released the arrow, I even stopped and took a breath and reset on my aiming point on the deer. (Best as I can figure) The peep covered up a large part of the deer and that's why I hit too far back. I wouldn't TOTALY eliminate "buck fever" because this was a nice 8 pointer that was bigger than anything that I had ever shot with my bow. I guess my big hang up with the hind site is I am not convience by the way they work and aren't they relatively new to the market? I plan on doing some research and see what I can find out. Know any good sites for them? I have been shooting without the peep and it is going to take a little getting used to.
When in doubt, unload the clip, Semper Fi
its all about pucks and bucks
http://www.hindsightco.com/
The hind sight has been out for several years now.
I guess I still don't understand how your peep could be covering up that much of your target. I shoot with a 3/64" peep of course I go bigger when hunting for the low light situations, but last weekend I left it in for the 3D course and at 15 yards I could see well over half of the deer target through it. Where I am at a loss in your situation is most hunters that use a peep use one with a hole diameter of somewhere around a 1/4". Now with a 1/4" there is no way your target would have been that obstructed causing a bad shot. Help me understand this slash I would really hate to see you get rid of your peep if it really is not your problem.
Slash just admit it you CHOKED.[:D][:D][}:)] so have I[:0] and it wont be the last time no matter what ya use. Thats Bowhunting.I drill out my peep the hole is huge works for me.[;)]
I drilled mine out also.
Ben
Play Ball!!!
If huntin' is a sport, then your lookin at an athlete- T-shirt
Gun bans have never accomplished anything, other than to create a safe working environment for criminals.
its all about pucks and bucks
There are soooo many ways this thread can go off course...
its all about pucks and bucks
I know, I have 3 different off-color comments, but am trying to behave.
Ben
Play Ball!!!
Gog, if there is anything else that could be possible, let me know. This shot has haunted me all winter and summer. I bet I tracked that deer for over a mile and a half and never found him.
When in doubt, unload the clip, Semper Fi
gagirl likes hindsights; however, what's good for the goose might not be good for the gander.
3rd comment with held.
Ben
Play Ball!!!
Well in regards to the size of the peep: A larger hole can make the target more identifiable in low light.
gagirl likes hindsights; however, what's good for the goose might not be good for the gander.
3rd comment with held.
Ben
Play Ball!!!
NO [8][8]'s [:D] BTW I don't have to peep, i've got spotting scope[}:)][:D]
"Better to be dead and cool than alive and uncool"
its all about pucks and bucks
Taco what scope do you have and do you like it? I have looked at 2 but I am not sold on them yet....
its all about pucks and bucks
I have a Nikon 20-60x80, I really like it and it comes in handy instead of peeping in someones window[:p] J/K
"Better to be dead and cool than alive and uncool"
HE Has a spotting scope dosent have to peep as in peeping tom[:D][:D]
Had an eotech and was looking at a BSA and an HCA for my bow... and completely missed the joke in his post.... no sleep in 2 nights will do that to ya...
its all about pucks and bucks
Gotcha...
Had an eotech and was looking at a BSA and an HCA for my bow... and completely missed the joke in his post.... no sleep in 2 nights will do that to ya...[?]Gagirl we have a plant in GA KIK custom products have you heard of it[?]
its all about pucks and bucks
its all about pucks and bucks
that have anything to do with you liking the hind.....(voice in head-be good, follow bens lead) Ah, nevermind.
If huntin' is a sport, then your lookin at an athlete- T-shirt
Gun bans have never accomplished anything, other than to create a safe working environment for criminals.
quote:no sleep in 2 nights will do that to ya
that have anything to do with you liking the hind.....(voice in head-be good, follow bens lead) Ah, nevermind.
If huntin' is a sport, then your lookin at an athlete- T-shirt
Gun bans have never accomplished anything, other than to create a safe working environment for criminals.
could have something to do with someone else likeing the hind [:D]
I will never tell [}:)]
its all about pucks and bucks
yeah up in north ga
its all about pucks and bucks
[;)]Yep Hampton Ga,
its all about pucks and bucks
we have plants in
tacoma WA
Edmonton AB
Santafea Springs CA
Denver CO
Memphis Tenn
Minneapolis MN
Danville ILL
Roanoke Va
Auburndale Fla
Toronto East ontario
Rexdale Ontario
West Ontario
Cumberland RI.[:0]
Nope your safe. Only because we have plants in better hunting area's no offence to Ga.
we have plants in
tacoma WA
Edmonton AB
Santafea Springs CA
Denver CO
Memphis Tenn
Minneapolis MN
Danville ILL
Roanoke Va
Auburndale Fla
Toronto East ontario
Rexdale Ontario
West Ontario
Cumberland RI.[:0]
OH almost forgot Georgia[:D][:D][:D]
its all about pucks and bucks
Messenger Boy: The Thesselonian you're fighting... he's the biggest man i've ever seen. I wouldn't want to fight him.
Achilles: Thats why no-one will remember your name.
I have a peep site but it doesnt always line up is their any remedy for this?
That sounds like you are changing your anchor point.
I have a peep site but it doesnt always line up is their any remedy for this?
Rubber tubing.