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sjp2452 · 06-08-2005, 12:19 PM

Both open, target in focus, but concentrating on the three fuzzy dots. I'm right eye dominant, but just barely. If I shot with both eyes open with the front sight in focus, I'd see two blurry targets.

therooster · 06-08-2005, 01:18 PM

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Originally Posted by sjp2452

Both open, target in focus, but concentrating on the three fuzzy dots. I'm right eye dominant, but just barely. If I shot with both eyes open with the front sight in focus, I'd see two blurry targets.

i'm the same way... if you just squint your non dominant eye a bit it gets rid of the 2 blurry targets.

csburbank · 07-16-2008, 09:22 AM

shoot rifles with both eyes open, pistols with one closed

amishclark · 07-16-2008, 09:25 AM

both eyes closed

i'm like a bat

**Se2002** · 07-16-2008, 09:37 AM

Usually both, but sometime I will close one out of old habit if I'm really taking my time.

For me it took a few months to become comfortable keeping them both open and learning where the front sight should be to hit the desired location on the target.

CommieHunter · 07-16-2008, 01:56 PM

I shoot both eyes open at anythign les than 15y.

Longer than that, I may close one eye if I'm having a hard time picking up the sights (if it's dark)

Wired · 07-16-2008, 02:03 PM

I used to shoot with both open, but tilt my head. Now my problem is keeping my head straight on and having both eyes open. But it's getting there.

Modificationvt · 07-16-2008, 04:26 PM

when I'm doing close range, (self defence distences) I shoot both eyes open, when Im farther away I haven't managed to be able to keep both eyes open and aim yet, Im working on it..

**hower610** · 07-16-2008, 06:05 PM

I started shooting with one eye closed. I went to the range and I was given pointers and started shooting with both eyes open and my groups improved.

countryrebel · 07-16-2008, 07:46 PM

Both eyes open.

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06-08-2005, 12:19 PM	#31
sjp2452 XDTalk 1K Member Join Date: May 2004 Location: Land 'o Lakes, MN Posts: 1,014	Both open, target in focus, but concentrating on the three fuzzy dots. I'm right eye dominant, but just barely. If I shot with both eyes open with the front sight in focus, I'd see two blurry targets. __________________ ********************************* "Who was the first person to look at a cow and say, "I think I'll squeeze these dangly things here, and drink whatever comes out?"

07-16-2008, 09:22 AM	#33
csburbank XDTalk Newbie Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Ft. Lewis, WA Posts: 15	shoot rifles with both eyes open, pistols with one closed __________________ XD 40SC w/ trijicon night sights

07-16-2008, 09:25 AM	#34
amishclark XDTalk 1K Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: pennsyltucky Posts: 1,506	both eyes closed i'm like a bat __________________ some say "cheese" and i'm picturing something lovely. others say "cheese" and i'm thinking government subsidy. i am the grammar police. all your bad grammars are belong to me!

07-16-2008, 09:37 AM	#35
Se2002 XDTalk 1K Member Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: AL Posts: 1,101 Blog Entries: 1	Usually both, but sometime I will close one out of old habit if I'm really taking my time. For me it took a few months to become comfortable keeping them both open and learning where the front sight should be to hit the desired location on the target. __________________ If the prospect of having your thumb hit by the bolt is unacceptable do not attempt to load your Garand.

07-16-2008, 01:56 PM	#36
CommieHunter XDTalk 100 Member Join Date: May 2008 Location: Beaverton, OR Posts: 198	I shoot both eyes open at anythign les than 15y. Longer than that, I may close one eye if I'm having a hard time picking up the sights (if it's dark)

07-16-2008, 02:03 PM	#37
Wired XDTalk 500 Member Join Date: May 2008 Location: Salt Lake City Posts: 536	I used to shoot with both open, but tilt my head. Now my problem is keeping my head straight on and having both eyes open. But it's getting there. __________________ XD-40 4" XD-40 SC Smith & Wesson 629 .44 MAG 4" Remington 870

07-16-2008, 04:26 PM	#38
Modificationvt XDTalk 500 Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Posts: 892	when I'm doing close range, (self defence distences) I shoot both eyes open, when Im farther away I haven't managed to be able to keep both eyes open and aim yet, Im working on it.. __________________ Since it has come up a couple times I figured I would put this here, I have a spelling/reading disability. Although it may cause some humorous posts by me, I hope that people can look past it and understand that what I say is no more valid/invalid just because it may be misspelled. If for some reason you want/need more specifics feel free to send me a PM.

07-16-2008, 06:05 PM	#39
hower610 XDTalk 1K Member Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Oak Creek, WI Posts: 1,126	I started shooting with one eye closed. I went to the range and I was given pointers and started shooting with both eyes open and my groups improved. __________________ A well regulated Militia being necessary to the security of a free State, the right of the people to keep and bear Arms shall not be infringed. 1st Gen HS2K *12 ga Mossberg 500* AR 15 build....Finally Done!!!! (Coleman Tyler lower & Del Ton upper)

07-16-2008, 07:46 PM	#40
countryrebel XDTalk 100 Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: North Idaho Posts: 117	Both eyes open.

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