Bow sights

[wideglide]

Hey fellas, just wondering if any of you's have gave up the peep type sight for the new "rifle" type of sight? I'm thinking this may work better fer 4 eyed dudes like myself.
Any comments would be appreciated.

[jcrayford2001]

Rifle type sight? What exactly do you mean wideglide?

Please explain. I'm currently using a Timberline No-peep, if that's what you're referring to.....

J.

[wideglide]

Ya mon, thats what i meant, thanks J. How do you like it ? Does it perform as well as a peep style in your opinion?

[livetohunt]

Or do you mean the"peep eliminator"?It`s the hind sight with the v-notch like a rifle sight and has 2 fiber dots for quick reference on each side of the notch.I don`t think it would be "target accurate" but for hunting plenty accurate.I would think as long as you sight it in on your bottom pin it won`t clutter up your sight and field of view.Never tried it but have tried the "hind sight",which is the one with the crosshairs,way to much traffic in the sights.If you want to get rid of your peep the "timberline no-peep" is definatly the way to go.Or the "anchor site",same idea as the no-peep!!!!!!!

[jcrayford2001]

wideglide, I've had a NP on my bows for about 5 yrs now. Got one on the advice of my brother when I told him I couldn't see through the peep and pins to the target/animal during low light conditions.

With the NP, I hit the same exact anchor point EVERYTIME! I really notice it when taking steep uphill/downhill shots and the natural tendancy for everyone is to raise or lower their bow arm. As soon as my form is off, the NP doesn't line up. It's especially good at indicated bow torque. Ever sight your bow in with bare hands, then put on a couple of sets of thin gloves and wonder why you can't hit the same spot? The gloves affect your grip on the bow, as well as your anchor point.

For the low light options, between my fiber optic sight pin and the NP, I can see both well enough to line up for a shot WELL past legal shooting light. Never even had that problem since switching.

One thing for sure, if you're gonna switch to the NP, do it now and give it an honest try. It's one of those accessories that really does work, but you have to be patient in the beginning stages of setup and trial. Once set though, you're laughing.

I have a friend that bought his first bow last year, and after a few months of shooting together, he decided to get a NP as well. Now it's really hard for me to keep ahead of him score-wise and he's consistently grouping well within hunting groups at any distance.

As far as accuracy, I've gotten better with the NP because of the reasons mentioned above. I can on any given day, keep a 1" per 10 yrd grouping out to 50 yrds, after some warmup. Even after not picking up the bow for a couple of weeks.

Hope this helps.

J.

[wideglide]

Thanks for the info fellas, I think i'll give the timberline NP a try, I'm needing a change......

[wideglide]

Just an update fellas, I purchased a timberline no peep a couple days ago and installed it and uninstalled my peep. It took awhile for me to get it set up and then feel comfortable with it but after a dozen shots or so it all fell into place, I'm VERY glad I changed to it! My years of self imposed bad form is slowly getting corrected and already shooting just as good as i did before, soon to be better. Thanks again for the info fellas!

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