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Peepless sight options

Any single thing that you do is all about consistency. If you can do the same thing every single time, it doesn't matter how you do it. I personally prefer to stack the odds in my favor and create as many anchor points as possible. I've shot without some of these anchor points, and usually don't "need" most of them while practicing, but in a hunting situation when form is forced awry, I have my checkpoints. I refuse to shoot a peep smaller than 1/4" (other than a dedicated target rig) because I've been in situations where a 3/16" just didn't cut it and/or was the cause of a bad hit. I personally now prefer a 5/16" peep. Another cheat code is to use a peep in a color other than black, because that will increase light transmission slightly. I also prefer a peep similar to a Hot Shot Archery Accu-Peep. My current anchor setup is: thumb (hooked)/release to underside/back of jaw, peep sight, middle point of nose to string (no nose button and "contact, not pressure"), and kisser button; that's four anchor points for me to fall back on.
 
bowhunthard88 said:
I refuse to shoot a peep smaller than 1/4" (other than a dedicated target rig) because I've been in situations where a 3/16" just didn't cut it and/or was the cause of a bad hit. I personally now prefer a 5/16" peep. Another cheat code is to use a peep in a color other than black, because that will increase light transmission slightly. I also prefer a peep similar to a Hot Shot Archery Accu-Peep. My current anchor setup is: thumb (hooked)/release to underside/back of jaw, peep sight, middle point of nose to string (no nose button and "contact, not pressure"), and kisser button; that's four anchor points for me to fall back on.
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I second much of this info. I realize you are asking about peepless, and I hope it works for you. If you decide you prefer a peep or want to try different colors, check out Clearshot Outdoors. I have the signature peep so I can make adjustments easily. Now that I know what I like I would probably go with the Pro Line. I'm partially colorblind and had a heck of a time with a black peep and low light. I'm now running a larger aperture in a gold color. Made a HUGE difference on my sight picture.
 
MattMan81 said:
I had no idea what the tube was for. I actually thought it was part of an alignment people uses back in the day. I guess that was my thought that stuck with me from back in the day. I saw a few of them on bows guys were shooting. But I was still young, and never asked a question. Learn something new.
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haha..no worries....for decades i thought "hairpin curve" was called that because if a lady didn't wear pins in her hair, then a sharp curve would make her hair flop all around!

here ya go, close up

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Publiclandowner said:
All good info guys thanks. After watching vids and reviews on the EZV I think I want to give that sight a try peepless. Never liked the peep when I started with a compound. And it sounds like a good excuse to buy a 3d target….

I can only imagine the heads exploding when I show up to shoot with “adult arrows, peepless, EZV, and a whisker biscuit haha
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Reactions to that set up are a real thing.
 
My biggest issue is a personal one... I legitimately am an OCD perfectionist and I cannot recognize or accept "hunting" accuracy lol! If I can't touch precision I personally have no confidence in my equipment. That's "me", people, not "you all" HAHAHA!
 
Not to hijack but I’m seeking wisdom on peepless. New to vertical bows without triggers. Left eye dominant shooting righty, so I’ve rigged up a blind on my peep similar to this https://lancasterarchery.com/products/coffey-double-vision-blocker

I also need readers, so I’m wearing those to fix the blurred peep at draw. I’m still practicing form and shooting in the backyard, but I feel like I’ve got a lot of extra ship going on with my setup.

Can anyone suggest peepless sight options to try for my situation?

Shop said shoot lefty if possible or struggle with righty. Everyone is different.
 
iamcorey said:
Not to hijack but I’m seeking wisdom on peepless. New to vertical bows without triggers. Left eye dominant shooting righty, so I’ve rigged up a blind on my peep similar to this https://lancasterarchery.com/products/coffey-double-vision-blocker

I also need readers, so I’m wearing those to fix the blurred peep at draw. I’m still practicing form and shooting in the backyard, but I feel like I’ve got a lot of extra ship going on with my setup.

Can anyone suggest peepless sight options to try for my situation?

Shop said shoot lefty if possible or struggle with righty. Everyone is different.
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Fellow cross eye dominate shooter here, theres a few approaches that are usually used. The most obvious is to start shooting lefty early in your archery/gun shooting career because then its more natural. There have been several people who have switched successfully. The other way is to continue shooting with your non-dominate eye with either both eyes open or with your corrective lenses. I personally shoot righty and deal with the slight blur at further distances but its how Ive shot since I started shooting as a young boy still in diapers though compound bows around 10. I would try both and see what is more comfortable and keeps your accuracy and confidence high. Know that switching to your weak hand youll need to turn the poundage down on the bow initially. Good luck!
 
iamcorey said:
Not to hijack but I’m seeking wisdom on peepless. New to vertical bows without triggers. Left eye dominant shooting righty, so I’ve rigged up a blind on my peep similar to this https://lancasterarchery.com/products/coffey-double-vision-blocker

I also need readers, so I’m wearing those to fix the blurred peep at draw. I’m still practicing form and shooting in the backyard, but I feel like I’ve got a lot of extra ship going on with my setup.

Can anyone suggest peepless sight options to try for my situation?

Shop said shoot lefty if possible or struggle with righty. Everyone is different.
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The IQ sights are nice for shooting peepless as they give you an extra confirmation that correct anchor has been achieved, but any sight will work peepless. The key to going peepless is to get consistent anchor, a bowmar nose button works great for me, others run a kisser button and put their nose on the string.
 
iamcorey said:
Not to hijack but I’m seeking wisdom on peepless. New to vertical bows without triggers. Left eye dominant shooting righty, so I’ve rigged up a blind on my peep similar to this https://lancasterarchery.com/products/coffey-double-vision-blocker

I also need readers, so I’m wearing those to fix the blurred peep at draw. I’m still practicing form and shooting in the backyard, but I feel like I’ve got a lot of extra ship going on with my setup.

Can anyone suggest peepless sight options to try for my situation?

Shop said shoot lefty if possible or struggle with righty. Everyone is different.
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I'm a righty that is left eye dominate and also need readers for up close too. I have been using a verifier peep for years and have gone up 2 powers over the years. This makes my single pin crystal clear and I have trained myself to shoot with both eyes open by closing my left eye until I'm on target then opening my left eye for depth perception before sending it down range. I also added a nose button a couple of seasons ago and it tightened up my groups too.
 
DroptineKrazy said:
I have trained myself to shoot with both eyes open by closing my left eye until I'm on target then opening my left eye for depth perception
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Forgot to mention I’m unable to close my left eye only for some reason, but I’m going to inquire about the verifier peep at the shop.
 
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iamcorey said:
Forgot to mention I’m unable to close my left eye only for some reason, but I’m going to inquire about the verifier peep at the shop.
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That's rather strange. Are you able to close just your right eye? Just curious. On another note, I did buy a left handed bow about ten years ago and was able to train myself to shoot lefty. I shot a very nice, fat doe with it that year. Don't know why I ever switched back to right handed. Probably because I had a bunch of pre-set tree stands back then set up for right handed.
 
Publiclandowner said:
So I’m planning on upgrading from my beginner bow (PSE Sinister) this offseason and have been looking at what bow/accessories I wanted. During this venture I rabbit holed into the peep vs peepless…I didn’t know people shot compounds peepless, I guess I live under a rock? Anyway, growing up a trad shooter I always shot instinctive but got into compounds when I lived in Wyoming. Hunting with a compound I have been frustrated with the shots I have had to pass up due to low light…needless to say I am going to try shooting peepless with a bowmar nose button and maybe a kissed button. I’m curious though if I need a special sight like the IQ sight or a rear sight I keep seeing people using??? I would really like to run a trophyridge hotwire since I like the 2 fixed pins for 90% of my shots in a hunting situation.

Do you peepless shooters out there run a special sight or does any sight work for this? Thanks in advance!
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I didn’t read every post so if I’m repeating something someone else already said sorry. I shoot without a peep. I use an EZV sight but don’t think the sight you pick is that critical. Whatever sight you prefer is fine. As long as your mechanics are sound and repeatable you should be able to shoot just as well as you do with a peep.
It helps to have multiple anchors so to speak. My index finger knuckle tucks in behind my earlobe, kisser button in the corner of the mouth, tip of my nose on the string. The other thing that is important is your draw length. You really need the bow to fit you perfectly, even more so I would say when you’re shooting without a peep. You don’t want to have to lean your head back or forward into the string and search for your anchor. It needs to fit like a glove.
 
I do personally feel many shot opportunities in low light are best passed up. At the extremes of legal shooting it can still often be really hard to drill down on the deer’s anatomy. Things like tree cover make it worse.
 
Wlog said:
I didn’t read every post so if I’m repeating something someone else already said sorry. I shoot without a peep. I use an EZV sight but don’t think the sight you pick is that critical. Whatever sight you prefer is fine. As long as your mechanics are sound and repeatable you should be able to shoot just as well as you do with a peep.
It helps to have multiple anchors so to speak. My index finger knuckle tucks in behind my earlobe, kisser button in the corner of the mouth, tip of my nose on the string. The other thing that is important is your draw length. You really need the bow to fit you perfectly, even more so I would say when you’re shooting without a peep. You don’t want to have to lean your head back or forward into the string and search for your anchor. It needs to fit like a glove.
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The finer details, thanks for the input. I’ve almost got the “bow fund” completed to order my new bow. I have felt I was drawing a little short (currently 29.5 and I’m 6’2) and the old bow is 28” ata. I’ll be sure to double check that with the new 33” ata. Looking forward to having a better string angle.
 
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