How to Put the Peep Sight Back on a Bow String

An archery bow is a precision piece of equipment that requires proper form and patience, along with a properly tuned bow, for consistent accuracy. According to Bill Winke, professional bowhunter, the peep sight performs like a rear sight to improve your accuracy. Proper setup of the peep sight is often overlooked during the initial setup and tuning of the bow. Installing the peep sight requires a few basic steps to assure proper placement and function, and a few minor mistakes can hinder accuracy.

Things You'll Need

  • Ruler
  • Permanent marker
  • Bow press
  • Serving material
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Instructions

    • 1

      Measure up from the nock point about six inches and mark the bowstring with a permanent marker. This mark is used as a starting point for the peep sight.

    • 2

      Insert the bow into a bow press to remove the tension from the bowstring.

    • 3

      Separate the strands of the bowstring. Most bowstrings are made with two colors that make it easy to divide evenly so the peep sight is centered when you draw the bow.

    • 4

      Install the peep sight by placing the bowstring in the grooves on the side of the peep sight.

    • 5

      Remove the bow from the bow press.

    • 6

      Draw the bow to your anchor point with your eyes closed.

    • 7

      Open your eyes and look through the peep sight. The peep sight should be aligned with the housing window on the bow sight.

    • 8

      Move the peep sight up or down so the housing window is aligned perfectly with the peep sight.

    • 9

      Secure the peep sight by tying the ends with about six to eight inches of serving material.

    • 10

      Tie a single knot in the serving material on the bowstring, leaving one of the servings long.

    • 11

      Tie the long end of the serving material around the bowstring about five times and secure with two half-hitch knots and a double knot.

    • 12

      Slide the knots as close as possible to the peep sight.