Young guns Posted November 22, 2017 Report Share Posted November 22, 2017 When I dry mount my shotgun I can see pretty much all the rib , but also the side of my o/u barrels. I am a left handed shooter, but when I close my right eye I can see just the rib, and not the side of my gun . Does this mean I have a eye dominance problem? Has anyone else had the problem and if so have you got any advice or what did you do?? Thanks in advance Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
welshwarrior Posted November 22, 2017 Report Share Posted November 22, 2017 No one can diagnose you with out seeing you shoot do yourself a favour go and see a good coach and get sorted out properly Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AYA117 Posted November 22, 2017 Report Share Posted November 22, 2017 To check eye dominance just point at something with both eyes open,then close one eye and then the other,the eye that is still looking down your finger is the dominant one. that is close one eye at a time not one and then the other,or they will both be closed! if both closed and you can still see seek medical advice haha Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
welshwarrior Posted November 22, 2017 Report Share Posted November 22, 2017 31 minutes ago, AYA117 said: To check eye dominance just point at something with both eyes open,then close one eye and then the other,the eye that is still looking down your finger is the dominant one. that is close one eye at a time not one and then the other,or they will both be closed! if both closed and you can still see seek medical advice haha The gun will also have an effect this is a very rough guide when looking at shooting. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Robertt Posted November 22, 2017 Report Share Posted November 22, 2017 I am right handed and have a dominant left eye. When I shoot I dont see my gun but only the target. So , In my case it doesnt really matter. Not sure if its a problem or a myth. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr gen Posted November 23, 2017 Report Share Posted November 23, 2017 2 hours ago, AYA117 said: To check eye dominance just point at something with both eyes open,then close one eye and then the other,the eye that is still looking down your finger is the dominant one. that is close one eye at a time not one and then the other,or they will both be closed! if both closed and you can still see seek medical advice haha what on earth is going on with me then? did as you said point at something eyes open, when I close my right eye finger goes to the left of target when I close my left eye finger goes to right of target Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wb123 Posted November 23, 2017 Report Share Posted November 23, 2017 31 minutes ago, Mr gen said: what on earth is going on with me then? did as you said point at something eyes open, when I close my right eye finger goes to the left of target when I close my left eye finger goes to right of target Probably codominance but if things aren't entirely straightforward a coaching session is probably a good idea. Im right handed but strongly left eye dominant so shoot left handed, the better half is codominant and shuts her left eye just before she takes each shot. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
postie Posted November 23, 2017 Report Share Posted November 23, 2017 If the comb on your gun is to low that when you put your head on stock the eye can't see past the action so the opposite eye takes over and looks down the side of the barrel .a mate of mine had this happen to him put a stock reaser on and all was ok Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr gen Posted November 23, 2017 Report Share Posted November 23, 2017 Wb I do the same as your other half shut left eye as I take the shot sometimes this means the target disappears behind the barrels but I know if its hidden by the barrels its in the right place. if I don't shut the left eye and I am using the rib and bead I see two of each. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Westward Posted November 23, 2017 Report Share Posted November 23, 2017 12 hours ago, Young guns said: When I dry mount my shotgun I can see pretty much all the rib , but also the side of my o/u barrels. I am a left handed shooter, but when I close my right eye I can see just the rib, and not the side of my gun . Does this mean I have a eye dominance problem? Has anyone else had the problem and if so have you got any advice or what did you do?? Thanks in advance Sounds like you've got perfectly normal dominance. Everyone 'sees' the side of the barrels with off eye - but only if they look at them. Remember that we don't see with our eyes, we see with our brain, and the brain is very good at learning to 'not see' things which are irrelevant to the task in hand. A typical example is the car steering wheel; It's right there way up in the field of view, but you only really 'see' it when you deliberately look at it. Same with the barrels of your gun, concentrate on the target and in no time flat you'll stop being aware of the barrels - or any other bits of the gun. My personal view is that a lot of dry mounting, particularly indoors, can cause you to be too visually aware of the gun which is exactly what you don't want. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnfromUK Posted November 23, 2017 Report Share Posted November 23, 2017 The advice to see a coach/fitter is the only certain path. I have right handed left eyed syndrome - and in my case is easily solved by just blinking the eye as I shoulder the gun. My right eye then fucntions fine and I shoot a normal fit right hand right eyed gun, but I do have to just blink the left eye, which has become 100% instinctive now. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Westward Posted November 23, 2017 Report Share Posted November 23, 2017 Despite various comments to the contrary which have cropped up over the years, eye dominance is very simple to diagnose. Virtually all coaches teach cross dominant students to either close the dominant eye or use an occluder such as a piece of tape positioned on the glasses in front of the dominant eye. However, it's evident that the OP is not cross dominant so it's all pretty academic. Having said that, a few sessions with a decent coach is usually a good idea. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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