How to Use Archery Sights
Advances in archery equipment now provide the shooter with a variety of options for sights. The most common sight is the pin sight, used in combination with a peep sight. Both come in many makes and models. Limited firearm tags, poor firearm draw odds and increased numbers of rifle hunters in the field continue to drive more people to archery. Learning how to use archery sights will increase your accuracy and simplify your experience.
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Instructions
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Inspect your bow and verify proper placement of the peep sight on the string. If you are not sure about the placement, take your bow to your local archery shop for a minor tuneup. Attach a kisser button to your string to help maintain a consistent draw.
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Move 10 yards from your target. Draw your bow without an arrow and look through the peep sight. Your kisser button should sit in the corner of your mouth. Center the frame of the sight in the peep. Continue drawing the bow without an arrow and looking through the peep while centering the sight frame.
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Nock an arrow and prepare to shoot the bow 10 yards from the target. Draw the string and again place the kisser button in the corner of your mouth. Look though the peep and center your sight frame. Place your pin on the target and release the arrow. Shooting from a distance no more than 10 yards helps you avoid potential misses before moving to further distances.
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Adjust the pin downward for low points of impact and upward for high points of impact. Arrow impacts to either side of the aiming point require moving the pin toward the point of impact (see Reference 1). After drawing the bow in the same manner mentioned above, and achieving arrow impact within 6 inches of the aiming point, move back to 20 yards.
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Repeat the drawing and release process while using the kisser button and peep sight. After achieving matching impact and aiming points, move your next pin down and start the process over at the next yardage increment. Compound bow shooters commonly have at least three pins, and some have as many as seven pins. Adjust each pin the same way until you have accurately sighted all your pins to the desired yardage.
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Tips & Warnings
Always shoot the first shot at 10 yards or less to avoid missing the target altogether
Practice a smooth release while you are shooting; it increases your accuracy
When looking at a nocked arrow, your arrow should fall into line with your sights, or close to them
Do not attempt to install kisser buttons or peep sights at home as you could potentially harm yourself or your bow
