Archery term
Peep Sight
Definition
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.
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.
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