How to Sight in a Compound Bow Using Peep Sight?

There are different types of bows which are used for sport and hunting. The bow which you will you choose will completely depend on how experienced you are and what you are going to do with the bow.

A compound bow is generally used by the professionals who have strong arms and muscles. Sight is a must-have equipment on a compound bow. It is an equipment which help [s the archer to aim properly. It is important to follow some simple steps while aiming with the peep sight. It takes some certain measures to make sure your aim is on the target. In this article, I will tell you some steps to sight in a compound bow using a peep sight.

Sighting in a Compound Bow Using Peep Sight

  

Compound bow comes with a system of pulleys, cables, and cams that helps the archers in various ways. Peep sight helps the archer to look and aim at the target. In this post, you will see some general ways to sight in a compound bow using peep sight:

Relax Your Body

It is very difficult to aim a compound bow correctly at a target if your forearm is tense and stiff. Stretching out your arms, neck, and back will help you loosen up your body parts and will help you to go a long way in helping with consistent target shots. There are many tips and tricks to achieve the best stance for the compound bow. Do a little research and practice some techniques by your own to find the stance that suits you the most. Whatever stance you choose; it is important to have a relaxed body. Try to give away all the stress and loosen your arms and hands.

Holding the bow

Hold the bow in your hand and try to lift it easily. It will help you to feel comfortable in your hands and will not cause arm fatigue. The bow handle should rest on your thumb and your hand should be clasped tightly underneath the bow.

Drawing the bow

Your wrist and hand should be relaxed and the arrow should be knocked on the string and brought back to the anchor points on your face while you are drawing your bow. This is the standard technique to draw a bow. Let’s come to the point again, the anchor points are the tip of your nose, the edge of your mouth and the side of your face that your hand touches when you pull the string back. Practicing this technique will make it like second nature and you will have consistently accurate shots.

Look at Your Target Through the Peep Sight

 

The peep sight is the gear which helps you to see and aim at your target easily. It is a small ring that is attached to the string on your bow and sits at your eye level. The peep sight must be attached to the bow so it is easy to look through it when you draw your bow. This ring should be big enough to have a full view of your target. The peep sight should be small enough to focus on the target and have a pinpoint accuracy on the target but it should also be large enough to keep your forward sight and target in view.

Always keep the forward sight in view

The basic technique to sight in a compound bow using a peep sight is to keep your forward sight and target in view while you aim. The forward sight is larger and tandem with the peep sight to help you adjust your focus on the target. In low light condition, the larger site is also better because then you can get a broader perspective on your target. In this way, your aim will be more accurate even when the sun starts to go down.

Distance Between your Peep Sight and Forward Sight

It is a well-known fact to the experienced archers that the greater the distance between your peep sight and your forward sight, the more accurate your shots will be. This distance can be easily adjusted on compound bows very easily. This ensures consistent and accurate shots with your bow.

Closing One Eye While You Aim

Many experienced archers say that closing one eye while aiming gives you more accuracy on the target because it will let you focus more on the target. But there are some advantages of using both eyes while aiming and making your shot. Using one eye can limit the wider view of the target. You can also see some strange movements of the arrow that you need to correct when you have your both eyes open.

Set the Correct Pin

 

You can see several pins on the forward sight of your compound bow. They mark the distance between you and the target. Most of them mark 20 yards, 30 yards and so on. If you have a better idea about the distance, then adjust your bow so that the pin is lined in the middle of the target. This may help you to correct any variations that could occur when you release the arrows. If you are not sure about the distance, then it is a good option to practice with the pins with similar distances before you take the final shot. Don’t release the arrow as soon as it is lined up with the target. Just relax for a while and let the pin float to give you the best aim.

Conclusion

Sighting in a compound bow using the peep sight can be an easy task for you if you follow the steps I have described above. You must keep the forward sight and target in view while adjusting the distance is the most effective task to have a better shot on your target. Just make sure you are relaxed and you are holding the bow in a comfortable way. Practice more with aiming through the peep sight and it will improve your accuracy. Because nothing can make you better than practicing hard.