ratty1 Posted August 26, 2018 Report Share Posted August 26, 2018 Helo . Been looking at a gun online ,on the advert it say under oriant "centre vision" It's a side by side. What does this wording mean ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blackpowder Posted August 26, 2018 Report Share Posted August 26, 2018 I think it means both eyes are of equal dominance, that is no master eye and the stock has a cast or bend to compensate for this. Blackpowder Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wymberley Posted August 26, 2018 Report Share Posted August 26, 2018 It means that the gun has no cast - neither 'on' nor 'off'. In other words the barrels and stock run in a straight line when viewed from above. Most USA guns for the home market are made like this. As I note BP has just said, this would be suitable for someone with no dominant eye, having 'central' vision. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Walker570 Posted August 26, 2018 Report Share Posted August 26, 2018 That just about sums it up. I personally don't 'aim' my guns and measured ones are set for 'centre vision', I just look at the bird and in essence don't 'aim' and done it this way for close on 70yrs. I used to shoot pistol as a tactical FA officer with both eyes open...used to drive instructors mad because we used to shoot weak eye / strong eye around barricades and I always had both eyes fully open. That why if you are serious about your shooting you should at least spend a few bob and go have a fitting with a reputable stocker. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ratty1 Posted August 26, 2018 Author Report Share Posted August 26, 2018 Ok so no real issue then. Thankyou. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Walker570 Posted August 26, 2018 Report Share Posted August 26, 2018 4 minutes ago, wymberley said: It means that the gun has no cast - neither 'on' nor 'off'. In other words the barrels and stock run in a straight line when viewed from above. Most USA guns for the home market are made like this. As I note BP has just said, this would be suitable for someone with no dominant eye, having 'central' vision. About right but for both eyes to register the gun on target then a certain amount of cast may be necessary. It's all down to ..do you close or partually close an eye when shooting. If both eyes equalise then the barrels need to be central. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
benbobailey Posted August 26, 2018 Report Share Posted August 26, 2018 Hello ratty1, Any gun I have seen that is described as central vision has a vast amount of bend/cast on stock. Almost looking ridiculous, known also as crossover stock. Entirely unsuitable for normal/usual eyesight. The stock is definitely not straight! Regards, mrwmartin Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ratty1 Posted August 26, 2018 Author Report Share Posted August 26, 2018 I shoot with one eye closed. I've checked my other 3 side by sides , there doesn't seem to be any cast on them either. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
benbobailey Posted August 26, 2018 Report Share Posted August 26, 2018 Hello again, A gun with no cast is described as such ie NO CAST..... not central vision Regards mrwmartin Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ratty1 Posted August 26, 2018 Author Report Share Posted August 26, 2018 Just spoke to chap. It's got strait stock. No cast. Cheers Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scully Posted August 26, 2018 Report Share Posted August 26, 2018 I always thought 'orientation' meant to be either left or right handed? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
benbobailey Posted August 26, 2018 Report Share Posted August 26, 2018 ratty 1, The gun should be described as no cast. It is not central vision. Regards mrwmartin Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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ratty1 Posted August 26, 2018 Author Report Share Posted August 26, 2018 I think it was put down error . But thankyou for your reply soon. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
benbobailey Posted August 26, 2018 Report Share Posted August 26, 2018 The guns in photo above are central vision. If you ever come across one, you will know. They are cast in various directions and extreme amounts and are unmistakable. Cheers, mrwmartin Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gunman Posted August 26, 2018 Report Share Posted August 26, 2018 Center vision stock is cast in a similar way to a cross over stock . That is a stock that you mount on one shoulder but can look down with the opposite eye . Center vision puts the stock centrally between both eyes and is sometimes referred to as a "cross eye "and was the idea that a cross eyed shooter could then use it with both eyes open and the gun would center . They can also be stocked like this for people with very wide shoulders , fat face or or other physical problems . That a conventional or hollow faced stock will not suit Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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