Yes it matters. A colored peep will reflect light which actually makes it harder to see your target in brighter conditions. The brighter the peep, the more light is reflected and the less clear your vision will be. I use a black peep only because black will absorb extra light so that it doesn't reflect and blur my vision. Think of eye black on a baseball player. Also because colored peeps will reflect light, you may need a slightly larger peep diameter to see your whole sight housing. The extra light that's reflected makes the whole in your peep seem smaller in bright conditions. If you've ever noticed how large your peep looks going from indoor lighting to bright outside light, the peep inside will seem larger than outside in the bright light. That phenomena is magnified a little bit with a brightly colored peep.

When someone says that a colored peep gathers more light, that's actually backwards. Colors reflect light. That's why we can see them. The only thing a colored peep may have over a black peep is that in low light conditions, you can see the peep. That doesn't help you see your target though and if it's that dark, you probably shouldn't be shooting anyway.

 

I agree I can't stand the colored peeps myself on a sunny day its like stairing in a flash light, black is the only color going on any of my bows.

 

This picture is off AT. See how the peep shines. That is not good. Also see the tunnel you need to see through. That is not good. I do not use this type of peep never will. But I would never suggest you shoot with out a peep sight. Check out www.nitehawkarchery.com

 

I have Been using G5 colored peeps for years and RAD colored peeps to....Never had a problem!!

 

i have been using g5 colored peeps for years and rad colored peeps to....never had a problem!!

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I use a g5 meta in flat blue, no problems for me, I can see through it better than the black tube peep I had on it before.

 

Can one just use a black permanent marker and color the inside of the peep black to cut out the glare? I've drilled out the centres of some peeps so they match my sight rings better and that leaves the center shiny due to the bare aluminum, and I just use the black marker to fix it back up.

 

Sure you could but you'd probably also have to color the back side (shooter side) of the peep to reduce the glare coming off the peep.

 

I tried a red Fletcher peep, the glare and reflection was bad. Tried black magic marker, it helped but didn't eliminate it. Black RAD now.

 

When asking this question, I was more concerned about not being able to see through my peep if I went to a black one. I have always liked the blue peep, but want to switch away from the G5 since I have had string cutting issues with it.

 

Black is the best color because it absorbs light. Therefore the light can not be reflected causing glare. Any light that reflects off the peep sight will distort your sight picture. This will cause inaccuracy.

This is a picture posted on ATof a peep that will not reflect light or cause glare. Notice the black color looks dull and rough. Its surface is treated to absorb any light that contacts its surface. This helps make the peep more accurate under all light conditions.

 

Personally I prefer the lighter colored peeps like red or light brown because it does allow more light through.

RAD makes many colors and different sizes. They are also the smoothest you can buy.

 

Get a Specialty Archery Super Ball peep & you can change aperture sizes W/O a bow press & also use clarifier or verifier lens, Great peep sight.

 

I bought a Orange peep for my newest bow and it def. Does catch sun glare.my blue meta peep does not.rad peeps are much better than meta peeps just because the edges are smoother and less likely to cut your STRING.

 

I can't believe no one has mentioned the most important factor ! The peep MUST be color coordinated to your bow/string/cable/stabilizer/arrow fletching.

Doesn't matter how well you shoot - just need to look good ! ! ��

 

I can't believe no one has mentioned the most important factor ! The peep MUST be color coordinated to your bow/string/cable/stabilizer/arrow fletching.

Doesn't matter how well you shoot - just need to look good ! ! ��

Yes I definitely agree, my G5 is red.

 

The truth finally is revealed. Its not how you shoot it's how you look. Got to love it.

 

I've shot with black, blue, red, green and even with a pink peep on my wifes bow...I've never noticed any real world difference with any of them

 

I should add that the colored ones I shot with were the old style magnesium meta peeps and none were shiny like some I have seen...I could see it being an issue with a shiny peep in the sun

 

I picked up a red peep a while back, not sure of the brand, but it is shiny. Yesterday while shooting outside the setting sun at my back was so bright that I had to let down a few times on the 3 d course. It is being replaced with a good ol black Fletcher peep tonight.

 

Never put to much thought in to it. I always just bought a black peep. It makes sense though absorbing more light

 

Real reason why I use black is because that all my local shop had problem fixed

 

Interesting! I’ve always used red.


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I stick with black. Tried green for a while but couldn’t focus through it in all lighting conditions.

 

Black works best ...

 

I have a G5 Blue and never had an issue with the string getting cut on it. Next time I have to get a peep I will be going with the specialty peep and black but they do come in colors.

 

While we are on the subject, anyone using the Hamskea Raptor peep and can give insight on it?