Archery term
Peep Sight
What does Peep Sight mean?
A peep sight is a small ring with an aperture installed between the strands of a compound bow's string at eye level. The archer looks through the peep at full draw and aligns it with the front sight, using it as a consistent rear sighting reference.
Primary source for this term: World Archery Coaching Manual: Archery Glossary (Updated 2015)
Why it matters
The peep sight acts like the rear sight of a firearm, giving compound archers a repeatable anchor and sight alignment for accurate aiming. Its height on the string must be set so it lines up with the eye at the archer's natural anchor, which is why peep installation and alignment are standard setup steps.
What to check
- Choose aperture and alignment for your bow, anchor, sight picture, and light conditions.
- Confirm the peep fits the string and remains aligned at full draw.
- String installation and rotation changes require proper tools and training.
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