Are coated lenses worth the extra money?
Peep sight sizes Ordinary peep sights (ie those without lenses) must perform two functions: they must allow accurate line up with the scope, and they must clarify the image, which they do by cutting out the less focused rays of light, while allowing enough light through to be able to see clearly. The first part is easy. Just make sure the hole is big enough for you to see the entire diameter of the scope when you aim, so you can centre it accurately. However, clarifying the image is a compromise, like most things in archery. The smaller the hole, the less blurred the image will be, but it will also be darker and more prone to flare if the sun strikes across it. The best way of getting the hole size that suits you is to buy a plain aluminium peep with the smallest hole you can get, then enlarge it in small steps by turning a needle-file gently in the hole until it is the size you want. If necessary, cover any bright metal with matte black paint. Incidentally, the size of peep does not m
