deadshot123 Posted March 15, 2010 Report Share Posted March 15, 2010 hello all went to the big show at newark and invested in one of those easy hit beads for the end of my gun but as i was testing it out on the stand the trainer said you will get better results shooting with both eyes open. for years i have shot with my left eye closed and using my right dominate eye. so the question is to you all why shoot with both eyes open iv had mass result with pigeon shooting with one eye closed probs got into the habbit with using airrifles for years such a young kid. so one eye open or both thanks for your time sam Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webber Posted March 15, 2010 Report Share Posted March 15, 2010 Both eyes open. webber Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
varmintator Posted March 15, 2010 Report Share Posted March 15, 2010 Both eyes shut works for me Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mossy835 Posted March 15, 2010 Report Share Posted March 15, 2010 iv shot for years, and use one eye tryed 2 eyes, but just cant do it. its what you are used to. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popgun Posted March 15, 2010 Report Share Posted March 15, 2010 Both eyes open. webber Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mickmep Posted March 15, 2010 Report Share Posted March 15, 2010 bit like you. first time i used a shotgun shut my left eye.................got told off now shoot both open, amazing the extra amount you can see with both open. had to keep thinking about keeping both open to start with but not any more you'll soon get used to it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
deadshot123 Posted March 15, 2010 Author Report Share Posted March 15, 2010 so what is the advantage of having both open sorry if its a stupid question just curious Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
David 686 Posted March 15, 2010 Report Share Posted March 15, 2010 if you can both eyes open i cant and i couldnt even if i wanted to.. iv bin shooting to long to change now good luck Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
foggy11 Posted March 15, 2010 Report Share Posted March 15, 2010 Definately an advantage with both eyes open with a shotgun... You dont aim a shotgun , you swing,,,,,,not poke,,,,swing..... We have binocular vision, ie distance judgement , if one eye is shut, this is not working... Also two eyes have a wider field of view and can judge distance in relation to size etc.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
deadshot123 Posted March 15, 2010 Author Report Share Posted March 15, 2010 looks like il be trying both eyes open on wensday so the easyhit bead a gizmo or really a helpfull little device have any you had any experience with one Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
David 686 Posted March 15, 2010 Report Share Posted March 15, 2010 ps those easy hit beads for the end of you gun put it in the bin if your looking down the gun at the bead then your not looking at the thing your going to shoot put it in the bin ps and if your looking at the bead it would mater what eyes you want to use your still going to miss Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mcw65 Posted March 15, 2010 Report Share Posted March 15, 2010 If your looking at the bead your not looking at what you want to shoot and you will be aiming not swinging through and shooting. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
deadshot123 Posted March 15, 2010 Author Report Share Posted March 15, 2010 think the bead is of on ebay and try both eyes open thanks for all you help Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hawkeye Posted March 15, 2010 Report Share Posted March 15, 2010 bit like you. first time i used a shotgun shut my left eye.................got told off now shoot both open, amazing the extra amount you can see with both open. had to keep thinking about keeping both open to start with but not any more :o you'll soon get used to it. It sure is you can see twice as much :o :o :o sorry could not resist :o Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cpnova Posted March 21, 2010 Report Share Posted March 21, 2010 The main underlying point in this post has been missed i think? From what i was told the main aim of the bead is to correct cross eye dominance. If you dont suffer from this problem you may not be aware of its effects. My master eye is to one degree or another my left eye but I mount my gun onto my right shoulder. The effect of this is that if I keep both eyes open i tend to look across the barrels & I shoot to the left of the target. I struggled for years as a youth before the problem was detected. I was advised to either adjust lead to take into account the effects or close my left eye just before I'm about to fire. For me a lot of my natural coordination which is fine for most other sports is inhibited by these methods so if this bead idea could help I would be happy to give it a go. I cant see the point however for people who dont have a cross eye dominance problem. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HDAV Posted March 31, 2010 Report Share Posted March 31, 2010 The main underlying point in this post has been missed i think?From what i was told the main aim of the bead is to correct cross eye dominance. If you dont suffer from this problem you may not be aware of its effects. I have cross dominance left eye right handed and i have tried an easy hit dry mounting and it didn't seem to help so havent stuck it down yet. I have a tendency to rifle the gun but with both eyes open i am way off the mark. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Harnser Posted March 31, 2010 Report Share Posted March 31, 2010 I have allways shotwith both eyes open . I shoot a scoped rifle with both eyes open and used to shoot pistols with both eyes open . Shooting with both eyes open will give you better vison as you are not straining the shooting eye by closing the other eye . If you have not shot a scoped rifle with both eyes open then give it a try . Its a technique that is easily learnt and I believe you will agree with me that is the better method . Harnser . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
starlight32 Posted March 31, 2010 Report Share Posted March 31, 2010 I have allways shotwith both eyes open . I shoot a scoped rifle with both eyes open and used to shoot pistols with both eyes open . Shooting with both eyes open will give you better vison as you are not straining the shooting eye by closing the other eye . If you have not shot a scoped rifle with both eyes open then give it a try . Its a technique that is easily learnt and I believe you will agree with me that is the better method .Harnser . What about your third eye Harnser? What do you do with that? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pigglet Posted April 10, 2010 Report Share Posted April 10, 2010 ps those easy hit beads for the end of you gun put it in the bin if your looking down the gun at the bead then your not looking at the thing your going to shoot put it in the bin ps and if your looking at the bead it would mater what eyes you want to use your still going to miss Thats not the point of it or how it works. It's not a sight as such more of a visual stimulator. As far as I'm aware the idea of the easy hit bead is that you do not look at it. You focus on the target with both eyes open as a non cross eye dominance shooter would. The bright fibreoptic bead subconciousley causes your right eye to take charge. You should not be looking at it or be aware of it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mpk Posted April 10, 2010 Report Share Posted April 10, 2010 both eyes open Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lez325 Posted April 10, 2010 Report Share Posted April 10, 2010 I agree both open Les Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kev1986 Posted April 10, 2010 Report Share Posted April 10, 2010 i have the same problem and i have rectified it by closing my left eye , on clays went from 9/25 with eyes open to 22/25 with one eye closed if i keep both eyes open i go cross eyed with me being left eye dominant Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bloke Posted April 11, 2010 Report Share Posted April 11, 2010 (edited) As a novice, I have been struggling to decide why I could not hit some shots for love or money, and I wasn't sure whether this was an eyesight problem, or just lack of experience/beginner's mistakes . I shot competetive archery a few years (maybe a bit more than a few ) back and was definitely tested as right eye dominant. I was particularly struggling with high house/right crossers. after careful scrutiny, the instructor said 'you are way behind with left to right crossers, but in front with a lot of your right to left clays, are you sure you aren't left eye or centre dominant?' I said that I wasn't a few years back, but as I had an eye test booked for shooting glasses, I had the optician fully check and sure enough, I am now between centre and left eye dominant. To cut a long story, I am not a fan of gadgets, but tried a friend's gun with an easyhit on and it helped. I had one fitted to my gun yesterday and with the combination of new glasses, I have consistently increased my average from 9/25 to 17/25 over 200 shots in the last 48 hours, shooting both eyes open. As I said, I am a beginner, so that is a big jump for me. Was it the glasses or the easyhit? I don't know, but I would say if you aren't sure, get your vision tested, it may be worth the £30. Edited April 11, 2010 by Bloke Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Billy. Posted April 11, 2010 Report Share Posted April 11, 2010 Both open; you lose your sense of depth if you close one eye. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
djgeoff Posted April 11, 2010 Report Share Posted April 11, 2010 hello all went to the big show at newark and invested in one of those easy hit beads for the end of my gun but as i was testing it out on the stand the trainer said you will get better results shooting with both eyes open. for years i have shot with my left eye closed and using my right dominate eye. so the question is to you all why shoot with both eyes open iv had mass result with pigeon shooting with one eye closed probs got into the habbit with using airrifles for years such a young kid. so one eye open or both thanks for your time sam i was told both open but in my case things are a bit strange, i am normally right handed but i shoot left handed, i did not know why until i found out that i was nearly blind in right eye. so for years when it came to picking up and air rifle ive always picked it up with the left hand. i started 12g shooting 12 months ago and i am getting better at hitting the targets. but i do have a really tuff time trying to gauge distances etc, i put this down to the duff eye ( but i am not sure). so really i am shooting with one eye even though both eyes are open. but the worst thing is i've sh.t out on 3d films, i will never be able to see a 3d film in 3d.........all say ahh! lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Recommended Posts
Join the conversation
You can post now and register later. If you have an account, sign in now to post with your account.
Note: Your post will require moderator approval before it will be visible.