D-loop/peep adjustment, is this ok?

[Neckbone]

Got my bow restrung and its been a tack driver. After shooting a bunch, the peep started to twist and not linr up well (Normal from what I understand?

The peep I have has the tubing that will straighten the peep out and would do a pretty good job, but not bring it 100% true. If I pulled the tubing off, the peep was way out of whack. (Did not like this). I took it back to the shop and all he did was turn my D-loop to face the same way as the peep (90degrees or perpendicular to the string). So now my D-loop points to the left.

Is that OK? Is there a better way?

 

[dreamingWest]

Rotating the d-loop is typically fine for small adjustments. If your string is done with it's break-in period and you are still looking at a 90 degree adjustment, that's when I would add or remove a twist to the string.

The tube alignments peeps are pretty old-school. So someone may have different advice for that set-up.

 

[Neckbone]

Rotating the d-loop is typically fine for small adjustments. If your string is done with it's break-in period and you are still looking at a 90 degree adjustment, that's when I would add or remove a twist to the string.

The tube alignments peeps are pretty old-school. So someone may have different advice for that set-up.

I must have shot several hundred arrows before taking it back in and having him rotate it 90 degrees. Ive been shooting ALOT, So I would imagine the string is broken in by now.

Its my first and only bow purchased 1/2019. PSE stringer. Got a new string and micro adjust sight in prep for archery elk this fall. I want to be sure this thing is dialed in. Ive only used it for chip shots over a bait pile for freezer queens (white tail does)

 

[Turkeygetpwnd38]

Get rid of the tube peep. I missed an opportunity at a great buck in 2005ish because the tube popped off at full draw. There is no reason for them anymore and just another unnecessary failure point.

You need to find a new shop, turning the D loop that much isn't how to correct that issue, you need to add twist to the string as mentioned above.

 

[Neckbone]

Get rid of the tube peep. I missed an opportunity at a great buck in 2005ish because the tube popped off at full draw. There is no reason for them anymore and just another unnecessary failure point.

You need to find a new shop, turning the D loop that much isn't how to correct that issue, you need to add twist to the string as mentioned above.

Yeah, thats what im thinking. Im 0/2 on bow shops so far.

When I dropped the bow off for the new string it was set at 68lb draw. When I got it back it was set to 60 and with the limbs fully tightened would only go to 64lb. (70lb max rated). When i brought it back he adjusted it and cranked it up to 72lb and said that was good. I had spent so much time there already I had to go and just turned the limbs down a full turn and it feels about right now..

Problem is, all this is in my head now and kind of giving me the yips. The bow was shooting fix blades and field points in tight groups but not so much now. I think its a lot to do with my confidence though

 

[Hoh Down]

You can fix this in just a few easy steps:

1. Find a new shop. That's lazy and terrible service
2. Run some additional arrows through it so the string is truly settled.
3. Trash your old peep and buy a new one.
4. Take to new shop and remove peep and loop and reinstall.

Really an easy fix. If your peep was good, I would recommend putting in twists in the string to bring around the peep as necessary. Twist towards direction needed (I try to not remove twists but one or two won't hurt).

 

[Neckbone]

You can fix this in just a few easy steps:

1. Find a new shop. That's lazy and terrible service
2. Run some additional arrows through it so the string is truly settled.
3. Trash your old peep and buy a new one.
4. Take to new shop and remove peep and loop and reinstall.

Really an easy fix. If your peep was good, I would recommend putting in twists in the string to bring around the peep as necessary. Twist towards direction needed (I try to not remove twists but one or two won't hurt).

Once the string is settled and the peep/loop are tied in good..how long do you expect them to stay true? The rest of the life of the string?


Those peeps with the tubing are pretty obsolete at this point huh?

 

[KBC]

I find with quality strings, the peep won’t start to rotate for a long time. Once it starts to rotate, that’s a sign your strings are almost done.
It does take a bit of shooting to settle a new string at first so a twist or so once or twice isn’t uncommon. If you have a few hundred arrows on a new string, it should be settled.

 

[Neckbone]

I find with quality strings, the peep won’t start to rotate for a long time. Once it starts to rotate, that’s a sign your strings are almost done.
It does take a bit of shooting to settle a new string at first so a twist or so once or twice isn’t uncommon. If you have a few hundred arrows on a new string, it should be settled.

Thanks for all the replies.. it’s a gas string. Easily a few hundred arrows through it so she should be settled down. Gonna take it in for a new peep and D-loop. Hopefully they will be interested enough to go thru the bow and make sure she’s realty to kill shit

 

[Decker]

Thanks for all the replies.. it’s a gas string. Easily a few hundred arrows through it so she should be settled down. Gonna take it in for a new peep and D-loop. Hopefully they will be interested enough to go thru the bow and make sure she’s realty to kill shit

Gas are good strings. They are not made to be run with a tube peep. Need to get few hundred shots thru for strings to settle. Once that happens add a half twist or twist depending on severity of peep rotation. Micro tune it by adjusting the d loop.

Sounds like the tech just toss the strings on and didn’t bring the bow back into spec. Just have to twist up the cables some to bring bow back to desired lbs, it’s a common thing.

Your group are off because the bow probably needs to be re timed and tuned.

All pretty simple stuff. If can’t adjust yourself just find a shop or tech who will take the time to get you right. It’s gonna fine

 

[danwattsmessick]

Another solution I didn’t see mentioned is to cut a half inch or so off of the peep tubing. If you want to keep the tube style peep and it isn’t fully rotating, the shop that installed it did not cut it short enough to do the job it was intended for.

Advice coming from someone who installed a significant amount of these peeps prior to great string material being available to the public.

 

[onlybrowning]

Yes, new shop. I’d start by having them check all your specs, specifically axle to axle length, and draw weight. I’m assuming you have 70lb limbs from your previous post. It sounds like the guy who replaced the strings likely did not take these measurements before or after the replacement. As others have said, those is basic stuff, and is essential before even beginning to tune. I’d be checking center shot and D loop placement after the bow was confirmed to be in factory specs.

Then…you’re probably going to have to shoot it a bunch again before it settles for repeatable and reliable peep rotation (or hopefully lack of rotation).


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[MallardSX2]

Why shoot a peep at all? I’ve been shooting for 35 years without one.