anchor site

brohymn2 · #1 02-03-2013, 09:13 PM

just pulled the trigger on a anchor site, hope its worth the money

Full Curl Earl · #2 02-06-2013, 03:07 PM

Have one on my 80lb bow. Really cool tool, practice lots with it though, because its not second nature at crunch time after shooting a peep for years!
I completely disregarded it on a Wyoming bull elk hunt 2 years ago, and of course sailed an arrow nowhere near the animal, thank goodness!
Thought after 3 solid months of shooting the setup I was trained, turns out I'm a slow learner. lol
All bow shooters should start out with this setup, as it really focuses on repeatable ancor placements.
I think you like it lots, congrats.

Lefty-Canuck · #3 02-06-2013, 03:41 PM

Once you get it on and set up you will wonder what you did without it. One bit of advice when you set it up leave your peep on until you get used to it.

Also what this does is allow you to set the anchor site up to where your anchors are set now....

If you remove the peep you will likely get frustrated trying to set it up.

Then when you are used to it take the peep off....

LC

brohymn2 · #4 02-06-2013, 08:10 PM

cool thanks, i read your post on it lefty and it made me decide to buy one

Lefty-Canuck · #5 02-06-2013, 08:22 PM

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Originally Posted by brohymn2

cool thanks, i read your post on it lefty and it made me decide to buy one

If you are left handed and decide you don't like it I would buy it from you if you didn't want it.

LC

brohymn2 · #6 02-06-2013, 08:24 PM

well i am left handed so ill keep that in mind

Lefty-Canuck · #7 02-06-2013, 08:54 PM

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Originally Posted by brohymn2

well i am left handed so ill keep that in mind

There yah go....worry free purchase! If you help installing or setting it up let me know.

....hope you ordered the one for a lefty bow

LC

brohymn2 · #8 02-07-2013, 07:46 AM

i sent them a email telling them i needed a left hand one but i havent gotten a reply, hope they got the message

Iluvhills · #9 02-07-2013, 05:39 PM

Where are you guys buying these is it the archery innovations site or can I get one a little closer to home?

brohymn2 · #10 02-07-2013, 08:04 PM

archery innovations

Iluvhills · #11 02-08-2013, 12:40 PM

After ordering one I phoned archery innovations and found that you can also get them from "swamp donkey" in Alberta.dont personally know who that is but you can buy them here.

Stinky Coyote · #12 02-08-2013, 02:50 PM

i could set up a group order for these, if say 10 guys signed up i'd bring em in Jordan Smith style, maybe take 25% deposit

they retail for 125 camo, 105 aluminum, 85 abs, plus taxes/shipping etc.

would do a group buy here for 20 less than than the retail, no shipping/no taxes, i'm in calgary, shipping from there up to you...lemme know

if i see 10 guys ready to go will start talking money, until then, just maybe do my part for a product i think is awesome

Stinky Coyote · #13 02-08-2013, 02:51 PM

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Originally Posted by Iluvhills

After ordering one I phoned archery innovations and found that you can also get them from "swamp donkey" in Alberta.dont personally know who that is but you can buy them here.

oh, didn't read that, don't want to step on his toes, would only do this one time as an 'AO' favor

BigRackLover · #14 02-10-2013, 01:30 AM

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Originally Posted by brohymn2

just pulled the trigger on a anchor site, hope its worth the money

It will be if you dedicate the time to learning this new anchoring system.

I'm with Lefty-Canuck, you'll never go back and wonder why everyone isn't using this system.

LC's method to setup is OK, but I'd recommend the following:

1. Tune your bow with your peep on. (You should feel confident at the range and your groups should prove that)
2. take your peep off, and shoot at 20 yards with only anchor points.
3. Start closing your eyes when you draw - when you are ready to shoot, open them, everything should be set and aligned. Once you are confident with your groups with this process, proceed to 4.
4. Install the anchor site and invite a friend over to adjust it for you as follows:
- Draw your bow with your eyes closed
- When you're ready to shoot, open your eyes.
- Have your friend adjust the anchor sight so it's lined up for your eye
- Let down.
- Repeat the above process until the anchor sight is perfectly positioned when you open your eyes.
5. Shoot for at least a month consistently.

The reason for the eyes closed, peep off and "only anchor points" process is too set the anchor sight to your natural position. Peeps "force" you to look "through" the string, but it's more natural to have the string either side of your sight, not right through the middle. The key is to shoot well (without the assistance of peeps or anything else FIRST, then install the anchor sight to match this form).

Good luck. Happy to help with any questions.

BigRackLover · #15 02-10-2013, 01:47 AM

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Originally Posted by brohymn2

just pulled the trigger on a anchor site, hope its worth the money

It will be if you dedicate the time to learning this new anchoring system.

I'm with Lefty-Canuck, you'll never go back and wonder why everyone isn't using this system.

LC's method to setup is OK, but I'd recommend the following:

1. Tune your bow with your peep on. (You should feel confident at the range and your groups should prove that)
2. take your peep off, and shoot at 20 yards with only anchor points.
3. Start closing your eyes when you draw - when you are ready to shoot, open them, everything should be set and aligned. Once you are confident with your groups with this process, proceed to 4.
4. Install the anchor site and invite a friend over to adjust it for you as follows:
- Draw your bow with your eyes closed
- When you're ready to shoot, open your eyes.
- Have your friend adjust the anchor sight so it's lined up for your eye
- Let down.
- Repeat the above process until the anchor sight is perfectly positioned when you open your eyes.
5. Shoot for at least a month consistently.

The reason for the eyes closed, peep off and "only anchor points" process is too set the anchor sight to your natural position. Peeps "force" you to look "through" the string, but it's more natural to have the string either side of your sight, not right through the middle. The key is to shoot well (without the assistance of peeps or anything else FIRST, then install the anchor sight to match this form).

Good luck. Happy to help with any questions.

Ultimate Predator · #16 02-10-2013, 05:34 AM

Whats wrong with the good old peep sight the last thing i want is some more weight on the bow whats the advantages of these?

Stinky Coyote · #17 02-10-2013, 08:26 AM

nothing wrong with peep, proven, simple, cheap

nothing wrong with the anchorsight either, as a hunter only, i like its low light performance and speed to shot it allows me, having a full field of view all the time doesn't hurt either and likely aids in speed to shot some

i set mine up to eyes closed draw to my own natural anchor and then open my eyes its right there bang on

i believe that is the point of it, doing that way makes it that much quicker and more natural to use in heat of moment as there is no adjusting, no nosing down on the string and aligning your eye to a 'rear sight' so to speak, accuracy is not a question, they are equal there and having nothing to do with accuracy but working just as fast in light where everything goes black as soon as you look through the peep as it does in daylight is pretty awesome for hunting....you get very quick with these if set up to your natural eyes closed draw/anchor cycle

you wills stop looking at it and your mind will start seeing it peripherally while your putting the pin on 'the spot'....i like the size of it for that as its big enough that eventually you will use it peripherally and not even realize you mind checked all is good and the dot is in the circle

there are definite advantages for hunting imo, just to repeat, nothing wrong with a peep, they work, proven, simple, cheap

i can use either system interchangeably and shoot equally with both but way prefer the anchorsight

if you have a system that works why change it? if you like to see for yourself then give one a try, thats what life is about, read the 50 some pages and years of guys trying them here for more info

this thread started 2008

http://www.archerytalk.com/vb/showth...sight+pictures

Lefty-Canuck · #18 02-10-2013, 09:06 AM

Good points above BRL! The anchor sight will assist and almost ensure consistancy assuming that your form is in good shape. If you have poor form it will help you be consistent in your poor form too

The No Peep came out before the Anchor Sight but it is not made anymore. It is smaller and offers only one real advantage to the Anchor Sight that I can see and that is that it is a sealed unit....it cannot be affected by moisture or fogging.

The Anchor Sight however has much better fine adjustments and is much easier to setup IMHO.

LC

brohymn2 · #19 02-20-2013, 08:02 AM

tried installing the sight yesterday, any have the problem of it hitting the site housing, tried mounting it on the inside of the bow and the bolts are botteming out.

ahwell picked up some washers to try and sort it out

Lefty-Canuck · #20 02-20-2013, 08:26 AM

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Originally Posted by brohymn2

tried installing the sight yesterday, any have the problem of it hitting the site housing, tried mounting it on the inside of the bow and the bolts are botteming out.

ahwell picked up some washers to try and sort it out

If you need a hand let me know.

LC

brohymn2 · #21 02-20-2013, 08:31 AM

will do, i think adding some washers will sort things out tho

Lefty-Canuck · #22 02-20-2013, 08:48 AM

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Originally Posted by brohymn2

will do, i think adding some washers will sort things out tho

I think when I mounted mine I used the same hardware that cam with my bow sight and I slid the anchor sight under and the bolts were good.

LC

brohymn2 · #23 02-20-2013, 09:06 AM

tried that, they werr too small

L.O.S.T.Arrow · #24 02-20-2013, 10:32 AM

...Contray to believe most shooters can shoot as good or even better with some WITHOUT a peep at all...

I am one of them..no string breaks, peeps twisting, low light blindness etc...

Unless you have dominant or other eye issues most can master no peep at all..

Its easier than most think...most think you cant shoot without one..Its another All-You-All fad...and thats not the case...

Now thats just my humble opinion...JMHO

Neil

Lefty-Canuck · #25 02-20-2013, 10:41 AM

Great for you! Lots of folks want the benefits if shooting with no peep but want the ability to double check form on the fly....anchor sight does just that.

LC

brohymn2 · #26 02-20-2013, 12:23 PM

INSTALLED!!!

man does my anchor feel way more consistant now. now all i need is for the weather to warm up so i can start shooting at longer distances.

Lefty-Canuck · #27 02-20-2013, 12:35 PM

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Originally Posted by brohymn2

INSTALLED!!!

man does my anchor feel way more consistant now. now all i need is for the weather to warm up so i can start shooting at longer distances.

Nice!

When at full draw just change your grip slightly....notice how much difference it makes in where the anchor sight is aligned. It tells you alot...

LC

L.O.S.T.Arrow · #28 02-20-2013, 02:36 PM

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Originally Posted by Lefty-Canuck

Great for you! Lots of folks want the benefits if shooting with no peep but want the ability to double check form on the fly....anchor sight does just that.

LC

Agreed ..was just an opinion for those who havent tried to shoot without any peep

Neil

Lefty-Canuck · #29 02-20-2013, 10:45 PM

Just did this tonight while practicing for the MOAS next weekend....this bow has the "no peep" on it....very similar to the anchor sight but the no peep is not made anymore.

LC

brohymn2 · #30 02-21-2013, 07:23 AM

nice