How to Install a Peep Sight Without a Bow Press Easily?
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There can be many reasons behind not having a bow press. And maybe that’s why you need to desperately find out about how to install a peep sight without a bow press. You can relax as the process is not hard at all. In fact, it requires pretty simple and straightforward steps.
Having a peep sight is the important thing you need to assure. As lacking this you can suffer from some serious alignment issues. Let’s talk about the actual process of installing one without having a bow press.
Everything About How to Install a Peep Sight Without a Bow Press.
Looking through your sight consistently can be quite difficult. And if you feel that’s going to happen, then don’t avoid installing a peep sight. A peep sight helps you line up your eye with the bow sight the same way on every shot. Before you start, know that Hoyt recommends adjustments that need a bow press be done by a pro shop, so if you’re unsure, let a shop handle it.
Before Installation.
There can be a risk of your peep sight twisting later on. To avoid such a thing from happening you need to confirm the string is stretched properly. It should be seated the right way. And then you need to put the peep sight on bowstring.
If the string is new, shoot the bow for a while before you set the peep so the string can settle in. A settled string is less likely to rotate the peep later.
There’s also a need to allow tension to release on a string. Make sure to take the bow down in poundage. You want to take it down as much as possible. So that the string can easily separate. It’s not actually a hard and fast rule for your compound bow to be taken down in poundage for any string tension release.
But if you’re looking forward to an easy installation, this can still help. Also, make sure you know the proper method of adjustments for bow poundage moving up or down utilizing limb bolts.
Also, never back the limb bolts out past the limit in your bow’s owner’s manual, and turn the top and bottom bolts in equal amounts. Enough threads must stay engaged to hold each limb.
Or else there can be a risk of causing damage to the bow. While being under tension, there’s a good chance of hurting your bow when the limb separates otherwise. As soon as the tension is low, you can allow string to split. And then you can carry on with the installation.
Peep Sight Attaching.
So now you have your string after it releasing enough tension. Time to attach the peep sight. Start by parting the string. You can part it either in triplets or even halves will work. And then you are good to attach the peep sight.
If you have a string splitter then this should not be very difficult. If you don’t have a string splitter, use a blunt tool such as an Allen key. Never use a knife or blade, because nicking a strand weakens a string that is still under tension. You can slowly separate the string and then place peep sight. It needs your utmost carefulness as there’s a chance of damaging the bow.
Checking Peep Alignment.
As soon as you are done placing the peep sight, come to full draw with your eyes closed, settle into your anchor, then open your eyes. You should be able to center the sight housing inside the peep without moving your head.
And so, this is a very critical part of this whole procedure. You want to pull it backward with gentle hands for checking the position. If the peep sits too high or low, slide it a little and check again. If it turns sideways at full draw, moving it between strands or adding or removing string twists fixes it, but twisting the string needs a bow press. Once it lines up, serve (tie) it in place so it can’t slide.
And voila, even without a bow press, you’ve managed to attach the peep sight. The steps are a bit technical but can still end up well if you’re careful enough with arrow.
Outdoor Speak: Read our next article to learn if your bow is a lefty or a righty: How To Know If Compound Bow Is Left Or Right Handed.
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Wrap Up
And on that note, we are by the end of today’s topic on how to install a peep sight without a bow press. Archery can be a bit technical and also very alluring at the same time. However, even with challenges, the thing is absolutely thrilling. And nobody can deny that.
When you are going for a hunt or a play, your best friend has to be the peep sight. As the absence of this thing can make the situation very problematic. And if you have the stuff but don’t know how to place it in terms of a sudden situation, like not having the bow press, then whole effort and importance go down the lane.
Hopefully, this guide was able to tell you something helpful that can save situations like this and you can continue with your hunt and play without fighting with an obstacle.
Sources
- Compound Bow Owner’s Manual, Hoyt
- Focus on the Peep: Form Tips for Beginners, Part 2, Archery 360
