The answer is: DONT.

The main reason for not doing this is because the bow holds so much energy that if you try to tamper with it, you are almost certainly going to end up injuring yourself or someone else for that matter. The number one rule for archery is safety first, and this applies to shooting as well as maintenance.

The bow press is designed to do a specific job, so let it do that. If you really need it fitted then take it to an archery store who will do it for you, and in most cases this will be quite cheap - sometimes as little as $10.

Another reason not to do this yourself is that you cant calibrate if properly. If you own a compound bow then you are serious about your archery or hunting. Either way, trying to find some way for a peep sight to be installed on a compound bow string without a bow press is asking for trouble. If it is not attached properly you may find when the string tenses the peep leans either side - just 1mm can make a huge difference on wether you hit the target or not.

If you are serious about gettig the most out of your compound bow, a small investment will allow a professional to install the peep sight for you. If you dont have the money, then be sure to save up and consider it a worthy investment. After all, you may not be able to shoot if you end up losing an eye!

Therefore it is a much better buy. It is far more accurate that the other bows. The arrows can be shot with great velocity and have a much wider range than, say, bows made of natural materials such as wood.

However compound bows store a lot of tension and force in their limbs. Care has to be taken while using it. Restringing a compound bow is a tricky job and you will need something called a bow press to do it. It is better if a professional looks after re-stringing a compound bow and it's advised that amateurs not try to attempt this. The string has a lot of tension and so do the limbs and it can lead to serious injury.

Check the original string. Take care and inspect the original string properly. If the string snaps or even if it is not removed correctly the limbs have a lot of tension in them and will bounce back resulting in injury. The limbs have to be placed in a device known as the bow press. This is a device that bends the bow safely and holds it in place. The bow cannot be bent by other means and archers should not try to attempt it. However, if the bow press is implemented properly, the bow is bent safely and the bow string can be removed.

Inspect the new string for any faults however you will rarely find any. It is better to be safe and inspect it though. Put a loop of the string into each end of the limb. The old string has to be carefully slipped over the new string in order to take it out. Extreme care and caution must be used in this process. Use the bow press to modify and modify the tension of the string and the limbs using the bow press. Always wax the new string to get good results.

The restringing of a compound bow is a task best left to professionals. The risk of injury is very high. The tensions in the limbs can cause serious damage. Amateurs should not try this. Trying to bend the limbs without a bow press is also cause for worry. A bow press is needed to press the limbs into the right position for the restringing. At the least, bending the bow with no bow press causes the bow to bend in the wrong way. This will ruin the bow and its aim.

You will not be able to shoot straight with a crooked bow. Care should be taken every time you use the compound bow. Before every use, check the string for any wear or tear. There is every chance of injury if the string breaks mid use. These are tips on how to restring a compound bow. Take care to ensure they are followed and have a great time shooting.