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Hey everyone!!! I had a question about peep sight installation. I started to shoot my bow the other day and I noticed the peep sight had moved or at least is not lining up with my eye now! Let me give a few details. This is my new bow and I just got it setup a couple weeks ago! The peep sight is the kind that does not have tubing connecting it. The guy who setup the bow said it was the best kind and alignment should never be an issue! Hmm. Secondly, I noticed that when I watch videos online, most people use serving string to sort of anchor the peep in place and my installer didn't do that. He just inserted the peep in the strings and then tied something like serving string on the peep, but didn't put any on the bow string! I can actually move it with my fingers so I don't know how it is supposed to stay in place with all the vibration when shooting! Do any of you know if it was supposed to be anchored to the string?
 
One other thing... When my string is not pulled back, or just at rest, the d loop is totally to the side, and the peep is turned to the side also. I guess the d loop is what is supposed to pull the peep straight??? Seems like both would be lined up to where they are straight???
 
A lot of guys will tie in their peep that way. I wouldn't be confident in that method myself. Sorry for the crappy pic, but here is how I tie all of mine in. It won't go anywhere.

If I were in your spot, I would get your peep to the correct height first. After that, I would tie it in correctly so it doesn't move. Then, you can adjust your D loop or add/subtract half twist from your bow string to get it turned correctly when you draw.

You don't want the rubber tubing. It slows the string down plus have you ever had that crap come back and smack you in the eye? Not fun.

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Man I would have that peep tied in without question...the advice above is spot on^^^^

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Thank you both. I figured as much!!! I am beginning to think this person didn't know as much as they think they know :tu:
 
Do a search "Levi Morgan peep serving" on Youtube, it'll tell you how to do it . It looks like Pinwheeled's. You can do it yourself,it's a simple job.
 
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A couple of things, as previously mentioned, tie it in so that it can't be moved--more on that in a minute. Secondly, your string as likely stretched lightly causing the rotation, so you will likely have to have twist/s added or removed. Also, you may need to check the cam timing, because if the string stretched a little, so might the cables.

If the peep rotation isn't off very far, most of the time you can rotate the d-loop around to where you get proper peep alignment. Just make sure you tighten the d-loop a little so it doesn't rotate after you get it where you want it.

As far as tying in the peep, I did it the way Levi, PinWhelled and 98% of every archer had theirs tied in and have used that method for 30+ years. The problem is that they can still be moved--although it takes a little force, but the point is it can be done. Dixie showed me this new tying method that he found courtesy of professional archer, Tim "The Hammer" Gillingham and it is much easier to tie and it will not move. I put a Allen wrench through the peep and forced it and it wouldn't move. Not saying that I couldn't, but the force someone trying to pull one on you at a tournament or catching a limb walking to the stand will not move it.
HTTPS://Vimeo.com/20458060
 
TNDeerGuy":2y1oz26y said:
A couple of things, as previously mentioned, tie it in so that it can't be moved--more on that in a minute. Secondly, your string as likely stretched lightly causing the rotation, so you will likely have to have twist/s added or removed. Also, you may need to check the cam timing, because if the string stretched a little, so might the cables.

If the peep rotation isn't off very far, most of the time you can rotate the d-loop around to where you get proper peep alignment. Just make sure you tighten the d-loop a little so it doesn't rotate after you get it where you want it.

As far as tying in the peep, I did it the way Levi, PinWhelled and 98% of every archer had theirs tied in and have used that method for 30+ years. The problem is that they can still be moved--although it takes a little force, but the point is it can be done. Dixie showed me this new tying method that he found courtesy of professional archer, Tim "The Hammer" Gillingham and it is much easier to tie and it will not move. I put a Allen wrench through the peep and forced it and it wouldn't move. Not saying that I couldn't, but the force someone trying to pull one on you at a tournament or catching a limb walking to the stand will not move it.
HTTPS://Vimeo.com/20458060
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This is the absolutely the best way to tie a peep in that I have found! It's the easiest, quickest, most secure and puts no twist in the string!!!
 
DixieCrafter":xvrinuf9 said:
TNDeerGuy":xvrinuf9 said:
A couple of things, as previously mentioned, tie it in so that it can't be moved--more on that in a minute. Secondly, your string as likely stretched lightly causing the rotation, so you will likely have to have twist/s added or removed. Also, you may need to check the cam timing, because if the string stretched a little, so might the cables.

If the peep rotation isn't off very far, most of the time you can rotate the d-loop around to where you get proper peep alignment. Just make sure you tighten the d-loop a little so it doesn't rotate after you get it where you want it.

As far as tying in the peep, I did it the way Levi, PinWhelled and 98% of every archer had theirs tied in and have used that method for 30+ years. The problem is that they can still be moved--although it takes a little force, but the point is it can be done. Dixie showed me this new tying method that he found courtesy of professional archer, Tim "The Hammer" Gillingham and it is much easier to tie and it will not move. I put a Allen wrench through the peep and forced it and it wouldn't move. Not saying that I couldn't, but the force someone trying to pull one on you at a tournament or catching a limb walking to the stand will not move it.
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This is the absolutely the best way to tie a peep in that I have found! It's the easiest, quickest, most secure and puts no twist in the string!!!
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That's interesting. I've been tying in the conventional way then tying around the peep with half hitches when I'm done. I guess that's quicker though.
 

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