Specialty Archery FAQ
Verifiers™ & Clarifiers™
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How do I know if I need a Verifier or a Clarifier?
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A Verifier is used when you shoot with pins, and a Clarifier is used when you shoot with a scope and a lens.
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A Verifier is a lens installed in the peep that will allow you to see the pins clearly. It will not clear up your target. The verifier works similar to reading glasses and is made for older shooters who have difficulty seeing objects at close distances.
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A Clarifier is a lens installed in the peep that will allow you to see the target clearly. Clarifiers are used if you shoot with a scope and a lens. Clarifiers are meant for 2 lenses to work together.
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How to I clean the Verifier/Clarifier?
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We suggest using Specialty Archery Anti-fog lens cleaning solution and a foam applicator (part 501). You can also use compressed air spray cans that are used to clean electronics or computer keyboards. Another option is to use a piece of lens paper folded into a “point” to clean the lens. Just remember that the Verifier/Clarifier lens is just like the lens in your binoculars and riflescope, and care should be used when cleaning it.
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What should I do if I notice vibration from the Verifier/Clarifier?
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First, make sure the Verifier/Clarifier is screwed in tight, but do not over tighten. Use Specialty Archery’s 210078 Dual Hex Wrench. If this does not help, you can put a drop of Vibra-Tite VC 3 on the threads. This can be found online, or in fastener stores such as Fastenal. Be sure to tighten your Verifier/Clarifier before each use. Bow vibration can loosen the Verifier/Clarifier over time. If the Verifier/Clarifier still vibrates after tightening, you may need to return the verifier to Specialty Archery to have the lens recrimped in place.
Verifiers
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Which Verifier lens will work for me?
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A Verifier will work for you if you need reading glasses but can see well at a distance without glasses. The best way to choose the correct Verifier is to find an archery dealer that has our Verifier Display unit. The following link will take you to our Dealer page. Dealers with a V beside their listing have the Verifier Display unit.
http://www.specialtyarch.com/dealerlocator.asp
Usually people in their early 40s can get by with the weakest (#5) Verifier. The older you are, or the worse your vision is, the stronger Verifier you will need. There are 5 strengths from #5 to #9. The #6 is most popular followed by #5, #7, #8, and then #9. Usually we recommend a #5 if a shooter has mild vision problems or if they have been noticing vision problems recently. We recommend the #6 if they have more severe vision problems or if they have been dealing with vision problems for a while. We usually do not recommend starting out with anything stronger than a #6. What happens frequently is that a shooter will start off with a #6 and need to move up to a #7 after a year or two. Unfortunately, knowing your prescription strength does not help much when selecting a Verifier power.
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Can I use a Verifier with my eye glasses on?
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If you have astigmatism or are near sighted, the Verifier will probably not work for you. If you are mildly farsighted and need a little prescription for distance, the Verifier might help you, but usually won’t work with eye glasses on as an assist. We have some shooters tell us they shoot with their glasses on and others tell us they take their glasses off. Try both and do whatever works best for your eyes.
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What does it mean if the Verifier clears up my pins, but makes my downfield target blurry?
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You are using too strong a Verifier. Try a weaker power. We tell shooters to try finding a “happy medium” between clear pins and a clear target.
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What Verifiers fit what peep housings?
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We have 2 sizes of Verifiers: 1/8” and ¼”.
The 1/8” Verifiers (750-11, 750-12, 750-13, 750-14, and 750-15) fit the 749-37,749-37H 749-45, 749-45H, 749-37PS, 749-45PS, and 750 Super Hunter peep. The 1/8” Verifiers also fit in the 749-42LH, 749-37LH and the 753 Super Hunter Peep with the aid of a peep reducer (753-3).
The ¼” Verifiers (753-11, 753-12, 753-13, 753-14, and 753-15) fit the 749-42LH, the 749-37LH and the 753 Super Hunter Peep. The ¼” size is more popular for hunting since it will let in more light for a brighter sight picture.
CLARIFIER
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What clarifier will work best for the lens that I am using?
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The first step in using a clarifier is to choose the correct aperture size (see Aperture section below). If you are using a peep with a certain aperture size, we recommend using the same hole size when selecting a clarifier. To select the correct clarifier power, see suggestions below:
To determine Clarifier power:
- 2 power lens we suggest trying Clarifier #1
- 3 power lens we suggest trying Clarifier #1
- 4 power lens we suggest trying Clarifier #1-#2
- 5 power lens we suggest trying Clarifier #1-#2
- 6 power lens we suggest trying Clarifier #2
- power lens we suggest trying Clarifier #2-#3
- power lens we suggest trying Clarifier #2-#3
Keep in mind the stronger the clarifier, the more it will make your aiming dot blurry. You can compensate for this by using a larger aiming dot. A compromise between a blurred dot or clear target is sometimes necessary.
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What conditions will cause difficulties when using a clarifier?
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Low light conditions will restrict your view of the target when using a clarifier. Also rain or fog can allow water to build up on the lens thus restricting its use. Using Specialty’s lens treatment solution (part 641) can aid in removing water from the peep lens. Specialty Archery has foam applicators (part 501) which can also be used to weep the water off the lens.
Apertures
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Which size aperture do I need?
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Specialty Archery makes 5 sizes of apertures: 1/32 3/64 1/16 3/32 1/8
We recommend selecting an aperture size that will fit tightly around the scope housing when at full draw. If you are using too large of an aperture, accuracy may suffer due to improper alignment of the scope and peep. If you are using too small an aperture, you may lose some field of view of the scope lens. Using a small aperture will also restrict the amount of light, making for a dim sight picture.
To select aperture size:
- if you use a 1 3/8 scope, use the 1/32 or 3/64 aperture
- if you use a 1 5/8 or the Pro Series, use the 3/64, 1/16, or 3/32 aperture
- if you use the Super D or the Pro Series XL, use the 3/32 or 1/8 aperture (for these scopes you may also want to consider one of the Ό peeps)
For hunting, we recommend our ¼” peeps due to the increased light transmission.
SUPER BALL PEEP
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What is the hole diameter of the 749-37, 749-37PS, 749-45, and 749-45PS peep?
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The hole is 3/16” with no aperture installed in the peep.
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What apertures fit what peeps?
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The 749-37, 749-37H, 749-45, 749-45H, 749-37PS, 749-45PS, and the 750 Super Hunter Peep will accept all clarifiers, apertures, and the 1/8” verifiers.
The 749-42LH, 749-37LH and the 753 Super Hunter Peep will accept the ¼” verifiers and ¼” clarifier. They will also accept all clarifiers, apertures, and the 1/8” verifiers with the use of the peep reducer (753-3).
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Misc
1/4" peeps: 753, 749-37LH, 749-42LH, 1.7999, 1.8000, 1.8001, 1.8003, 753VK Kits
1/8" peeps: 750, 749-37, 749-37H, 749-45, 749-45H, 749-37PS, 749-45PS, 750VK Kits.
Apertures, 1/8 verifiers, and clarifiers fit into 1/4" housings with use of the 753-3 Peep Reducer/ Reducer
PEEP TO SCOPE REFERENCE
Q:
Can I use a scope without a peep sight?
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A bow scope with a lens requires the use of a peep sight in the string. If you try to use a scope without a peep sight, the target image will be extremely blurry.
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What peep will work for my set up?
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The rule to remember is that the more powerful the scope lens, the smaller the hole in the peep has to be to properly focus on the target. Too large a peep hole will make the target fuzzy and not allow you to see the details on the target. If you are just getting into using a scope, your hunting peep with a 3/16” or ¼” opening will not work. You will need a peep with a much smaller aperture.
Q:
Why are my pins not clear when I am looking through my scope?
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There are two things that will cause your pins or aiming dot to not be sharp. The first one will probably be that you are using too large a hole in your peep. The other reason could be that you have too strong a clarifier. Remember that the clarifier will affect the sharpness of the pin and you will have to experiment to get the optimum from this set up. You might have to use a larger pin or dot on the scope when using a higher power clarifier.
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Why can’t I get my scope to clear up?
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There are 2 things that will help clear up your scope:
- Using a smaller aperture in your peep sight. Often we see shooters who try to use their hunting peep with a large 3/16 or Ό aperture with a scope. This is too large of an opening to provide a clear image when using a scope. 1/16 is the most common size when using a scope and lens.
- Using a Clarifier. This will improve clarity of the target as well.
Super Scope
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What scope is best suited for what applications?
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There are 2 things that will help clear up your scope:
- The Pro Series XL (040-4) and Super D Scope (1011) is primarily for 3D, but can also be used for indoor and outdoor target and field shooting.
- The Pro Series (040-3) and 1 3/8 Super Scope (040-2) is for indoor and outdoor target and field shooting.
- The 1 5/8 Super Scope (040-1) is for indoor and outdoor target and field shooting, but can also be used for 3D shooting if using a low power lens (2x or 3x).
Lenses
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What is the actual diameter of the Super Scope Lenses?
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The 1 3/8” lens measures 1.125” (approximately1 1/8). The 1 5/8” lens measures 1.345” (approximately1 3/8). The Super D lens measures 2.167” x 1.905”. The Pro Series XL lens measures 1.75”.
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What lens powers are used most frequently for what situations?
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- For Spot Archery (Indoors, Field, and FITA style shooting) the 4X and 6X lenses are most common.
- For 3D Archery the 3X and 4X lenses are most common
These guidelines are general, and may not work for you. People use a variety of lenses for all types of archery. Some people prefer a 2X or 3X for target shooting, and others prefer a 6X for 3D shooting. It is a trial and error situation to find what works best for each individual.
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What is the Dual Lens?
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The Dual Lens is a significant improvement in lens design. The concept of the dual lens is to magnify the spot you are shooting at and also give slight magnification to the rest of your target. This has been proven to reduce target panic and allow you to settle onto your target more comfortably. Both parts of the lens are optically centered, which is very important when choosing a lens.
- You simply center the target in the center lens and release. This is very accurate because you are not covering up what you’re shooting at and eliminates target panic.
- The dual lens should be adjusted to center the target by allowing you to see a little bit around the perimeter of the spot that you’re aiming at. This is done by moving the sight extension in or out after you have chosen the correct diameter center lens.
- The outer part of the dual lens is 2 power. This gives you just enough magnification to enhance the field of view while still making it comfortable to hold on the target.
- The dual lenses are available in 3 different center lens diameters: .250” (1/4”), .312” (5/16”) or .375” (3/8”) and 3 different magnifications: (4X, 6X and 8X.)
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Fields of view for Dual Lens Scopes:
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- Fields of view will also depend on an archers draw length and the amount the sight is extended on the sighting bar. The following fields of view were established at a 34 peep sight-to-scope distance.
- If an archer EXTENDS the sight bar out, the power of the lens will INCREASE, and the field of view seen through the center lens will DECREASE.
- If an archer RETRACTS the sight bar in, the power of the lens will DECREASE, and the field of view seen through the center lens will INCREASE.
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Glow Rings
Q:
What fiber color works best for different situations?
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Color is mostly a matter of personal preference, but here are some guidelines:
- Green is the most brilliant, followed by red, then blue.
- Green and red are best for indoor shooting since they are the most brilliant, but they are also suitable for outdoor shooting.
- Green may be too bright when shooting outdoors on a sunny day. You may place a piece of black electrical tape over the fiber to dim it down for bright sunny days.
- Blue is best used outdoors on bright sunny days. Indoors or in low light situations, blue is very difficult to see.
- Red is easily visible outdoors, but may be hard to see in poorly lighted indoor ranges.
STABILIZERS
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What stabilizer will work the best on my bow?
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There are several questions that you need to answer to fit your bow with a stabilizer.
What is the purpose of the bow?
- Hunting generally select a shorter, lighter stabilizer of 12 or less
- Target and 3-D shooting generally use a longer, heavier stabilizer up to 36
What is the physical size and strength of the person using the bow?
- Small woman or child generally prefer a lighter stabilizer
- Adult Male may prefer either lighter or heavier stabilizer
You should be able to adjust the weight on the stabilizer to achieve the proper balance. Just adding a heavy stabilizer to a light weight hunting bow is not very practical when the bow is designed to be portable. Another function of a stabilizer is to eliminate bow noise when shot. This used to be accomplished by attaching a heavy stabilizer, but the newer stabilizers that Specialty Archery makes will quiet the bow without adding the extra weight by using Navcom material from Sims Vibration Labs SVL.
If you are preparing your bow for target shooting, then there are other factors to consider.
- For target shooting you will want to use a long stabilizer. This will allow you to adjust the balance correctly, so that you can aim the bow comfortably.
- Selecting the proper length for your bow is largely a matter of personal preference. The most common lengths for competitive shooting are between 18 and 30.
- Once you have established the correct length, you will now want to experiment with the proper balance. You will do this by attaching the stabilizer to the bow then drawing the bow and aiming at the target. Some people want to add more mass weight to the bow to help steady their aim.
- The special feature that Specialty Archery offers is that you can adjust the weights forward or backward. By doing this you will be able to tune your arrow grouping. By using the adjustable tuning rod feature found on some of our stabilizers, you will be able to adjust the length of the stabilizer as well.
- After achieving the desirable balance you can then start the tuning process.
- This is done by shooting 10 or 12 arrows and recording your group spread.
- Next move the weight or the tuning rod out about 1 inch then tighten up the rod and shoot 10 or 12 more arrows and compare your group to the previous group. This can be done with different colored pencils or crayons. The best test will be accomplished at a distance of 50 yards or better, although 20 yards will work using a very small target.
- If your groups are getting smaller, continue to move the weight in the same direction until the groups begin to get larger.
- If your groups are getting larger, move your weights in the other direction.
 Bodoodle FAQ
Bodoodle Frequently Asked Questions
Q:
How wide should I set up my rest fins on my Bodoodle?
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Rest fins should be positioned to allow for adequate support of the arrow shaft, but still provide complete fletching clearance. If you are noticing marks or damage on your fletching, you may need to either widen the rest fins or reposition your nocks to provide full fletching clearance. See diagram below showing correct fletching orientation:
Q:
What Bodoodle rests are good for finger shooters?
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We recommend the Timberdoodle or the Pro 500 for finger shooters. The Timberdoodle has a rest fin on the lateral position of the arrow to provide some cushioning needed for a finger release. The Vernier adjustment capability on the Pro 500 allows the fins to be rotated so they will be in the correct position for a finger shooter.
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What can I do to decrease the noise from drawing my bow?
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All Bodoodle rest models come with Teflon silencing “smoke quiet” tape included. This tape should be put over the ends of the fins to silence the noise when an arrow is drawn over the rest. Customers have also reported success using fingernail polish, moleskin, and shrink tubing placed over the rest fins. Whenever the silencing material wears out, it is time to replace it. Another good idea is to put some moleskin on any areas around where your arrow may bump the rest, so as to prevent the metallic clicking from spooking game. An accessory from Bodoodle is also the “Doodle Slicks”, which can also be placed over the fins to make for a silent draw.
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What is the different thickness of fins used for?
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Rests come standard with .015 thickness fins. There are also .023 thickness fins available. Sometimes shooters feel they shoot better groups with a thicker set of fins. Other times, the thicker fins may be preferred by archers using heavier arrows (over 500 grains).
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What are the differences in the Speed Fins vs. the Hunter Fins?
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Speed fins in .015 thickness come standard on Bodoodle rests. There are also Hunter Fins available; however the Speed Fins are more popular
Speed fins are narrower and offer better fletching clearance, especially with small diameter carbon arrows. One drawback of the Speed fins is that the arrows tend to fall off the rest easier.
Hunter fins are wider and cradle the arrow better, reducing the likelihood that it will fall off the rest when drawing. However, the drawback to these wider fins is that they do not offer as much fletching clearance as the speed fins do.
Hunter Fins 
Speed Fins 
Speed and Hunter Fins
Q:
What about the different thicknesses on the Timber Rattler and Timber Rattler II?
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The different thicknesses of the blades are also used for different weights of arrows.
- For arrows under 325 grains .008 launcher
- For arrows 325 425 grains .010 launcher
- For arrows over 425 grains .012 launcher
Also, for large diameter indoor arrows with heavy tips, shooters have reported good results using 2 .010 launchers stacked together.
Q:
Which Bodoodle is the best for target shooting?
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The most popular rests for target shooting include the Timber Rattler and Timber Rattler II, Pro 500, Pro Lite and Pro Lite II, and the Game Dropper.
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Which Bodoodle is the best for hunting?
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All models would be suitable for hunting, with the exception of the Timber Rattler and Timber Rattler II. It is used primarily for target and 3D competition.
Q:
I need parts for my rest. How do I go about getting them?
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You may contact us at the following to obtain replacement parts:
1211 38th Ave. W
PO Box 877
Spencer, IA 51301
800-555-2856
www.specialtyarch.com
Q:
What is the difference between a regular rest and an HP model?
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The HP indicates that it has a longer arrow shelf which provided the opportunity to have more of an overdraw. The HP is available on the following models:
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