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Peep sights?

Discussion in 'Tech Talk' started by fatsbucknut, Jul 30, 2009.

  1. fatsbucknut

    fatsbucknut Die Hard Bowhunter

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    Whats everyone using these days? Positives and Negatives? I'm getting a new string put on and i'm not sure if i'm gonna keep my old peep sight.
     
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    Good old standby Fletcher Tru Peep, the tried and true standard. I've got a couple of the blue G5's but they aren't any better and cost twice as much (but what's an extra $2.50?).
     
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    X2. 7/32 Tru Peep is the way to go.
     
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    Not sure what mine is, went to my local proshop and asked for a string-less peep and it cost me 5.99$ and it works great.
     
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    same here... no idea on the brand, its a 3-way (uses 3 strands instead of 2 like the g5)

    had a G5 on my previous bow, nicely built but the blue anodizing needs to be flat black instead, the blue is kind of distracting imho....
     
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    I use the G5 right now and really do not have any complaints about it yet.
     
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    For hunting, I have a bunch of G5's that I got for free when I worked at the shop a few years ago, I tend to use whichever of those fit best now but wouldn't hesitate to use a fletcher tru peep instead. It's really much more important to me that they fit my pin guard properly than what brand it is.

    For target related stuff I've got two seperate Specialty Hooded Super Peep kits, with different diameter apertures and different power clarifiers in different sizes as well.
     
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    Actually the Fletcher is a better peep and cost less.The G5 are magnesium which isn't as strong as aluminum and the will distort over time,especially with a larger hole.Yea,you MIGHT get 1-2 fps with the lighter peep but none of us can see a diference in 1-2 fps.
     
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    G5 peep for me.
     
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    G5 peep for me. I actually like it being blue because that helps me because it stands out.
     
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    Amen Rob, same here. I'm not a fan of the G5's. They shine too much on the inside and I found myself painting them black inside. Not worth the extra $ for me either. The tried and true, Tru Peep here too, (other than I have Super Peeps with Verifier Lense's for my aging eyes.). Luckily I have a contact now so I can eliminate the lens and lighten up my string. :D
     
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    Yep warped a G5 now it is all Fletcher for me!!Walt
     
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    G5 right now, may try the fletcher just for kicks, I might like it better :cool:
     
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    I have a string splitter mini and love it. lets all the light in at dark. If you can see your pin you can see through the string splitter :)
     
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    I like Tru-Peeps and Super Peeps. Depends on what Im setting the bow up for.
    For just hunting you cant beat a Tru-Peep.You can drill them out to fit your sight ring perfect. Do this off the string of course LOL!!!
     
    gplant, Aug 5, 2009
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