Difficult to see target when looking thru peep sight

[MidCoast]

Hey guys,

 I was wondering if somebody can help me out by giving me some advice as I am new to archery and don't have any friends who does it.  I have been having extreme issues sighting in my 30 yard and 40 yard pin.  The difficulty lies with me not really able to see my target while I look through my peep sight.  I can't see my target clear enough to align my pin at 30 yards or more to it.  It is just to blurry.  I can see my pin fine but not the target.   I have a Gold Rush 3 pin as my sight on my bow.  

Could it be that my peep sight was installed incorrectly?  Is my peep sight too small for me?    Thanks..  

 

 

[leech~~]

Not trying to be funny at all. When was the last time you had your vision checked?

[MidCoast]

I have perfect vision.  No glasses needed. Last time I got it checked was 2 months ago for my driver license renewal. 

[certified jumbo]

Likely peep is not lining up correctly or your peep hole is too small.  

I have had problems with both of those issues at times

[Siwulat]

I switched from a 1/8 peep to a 1/4 and the difference blew my mind. Now I can see the entire sight picture, where before I could only see my pin through the peep. 

A peeps main objective is to ensure you the same anchor each and every shot. Better to open it up if it helps you with a clearer sight picture.

 

[Cheetah]

Remove the peep site and use a kisser button instead to ensure you keep the same anchor point.   If you absolutely want the peep, use a bigger one.    I stopped using a peep years ago and have a simple brass nock which goes to the corner of my mouth when at full draw.    

[ZachD]

What kind of peep is it? I had problems with my 3 string peep sight when my bow was new I was getting string twist and it was causing the peep to be blocked by the string a little bit.

[SmellEsox]

Make sure also that your draw length is absolutely correct and your peep is placed correctly.  If you are straining or required to change your head/neck to get your eye to the peep, something is wrong and it may screw up.

[Bear55]

Try a larger peep, double check your form. Sometimes if my form is off everything else gets messy.

[ANYFISH2]

1 hour ago, Bear55 said:

Try a larger peep, double check your form. Sometimes if my form is off everything else gets messy.

This seems to be my issue all the time!

[woody1975]

I have a large Meta Peep and I went to shooting with both eyes open.  This made a world of difference for me....

I can see my target and through the peep!!

DL

[Sabastian Thunderbucket]

Just a thought, have you checked your eye dominance? If you are looking through your off eye that can make a difference at longer yardages....Unfortunately I have this problem and should've been shooting left handed long ago.  Too stubborn to make that change now, so I shoot a larger peep, with a single pin sight, seems to help- Good Luck 

[ANYFISH2]

Welcome Sabastian!

Edited October 17, 2016 by ANYFISH2

[fire29]

I still do it old school.  Have an archery shop put a peep tube on for you. It's a small rubber tube that pulls your peep straight every time. No worries, it's always in the right spot. 

[John Castleberry]

My name is John I'm having a little problem with seeing my target though a normal peep sight. I want to make it clear so everytime I shoot pass 20 yrds it will be clear for me all the time. What can I do to make it happen?

[leech~~]

2 hours ago, John Castleberry said:

My name is John I'm having a little problem with seeing my target though a normal peep sight. I want to make it clear so everytime I shoot pass 20 yrds it will be clear for me all the time. What can I do to make it happen?

 

Welcome to the forum John.

 

I would start with an eye exam.  Also they do have larger peep sight holes you could try.  Good luck, let us know what you find out? 

[Hoyt4]

If eyes are the issue you can add a magnifyer to the peep. They have them at A1 and other sporting goods shops.