How to Use Compound Bow Peep Sight

According to Dave Dolbee from Petersen's Bowhunting magazine, the proper setup and installation of the peep sight is one of the easiest but most overlooked aspects of bow tuning. The peep sight performs similar to the rear sight on a rifle and allows you to align your anchor point and line of sight with the sight. Using a compound bow peep sight can be difficult because it requires precise installation and shooting form.

Things You'll Need

  • Bow press
  • Serving material
  • Release aid
  • Arrow
  • Target
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Instructions

  1. Installation

    • 1

      Insert the bow into a bow press to take the pressure off of the bow string.

    • 2

      Separate the strands of the bow string and install the peep sight. Make sure the strands of the bow string go through the grooves on the sides of the peep sight.

    • 3

      Remove the bow from the bow press.

    • 4

      Draw the bow until you reach a comfortable anchor point and look through the peep sight.

    • 5

      Adjust the peep sight up or down until you can see through the hole in the peep sight.

    • 6

      Tie the peep sight into place using serving material or floss.

    Shooting

    • 7

      Draw the bow and secure a comfortable anchor point. Your anchor point includes reference points such as your knuckles placed behind your jawbone along with the bowstring, running diagonally from the corner of your mouth to the tip of your nose. A solid anchor ensures proper alignment with the peep sight.

    • 8

      Look through the peep sight. Use your right eye if you shoot right-handed or your left eye if you shoot left-handed.

    • 9

      Move the bow or your anchor point slightly until the sight housing is perfectly aligned in the middle of the peep sight.

    • 10

      Keep the sight housing in the middle of the peep sight until you release the arrow.