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Do you shoot your bow with one or both eyes open?

Discussion in 'Bowhunting Talk' started by bowhuntIl, Aug 16, 2013.

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  1. Norm in NH

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    Both eyes open
     
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  3. Jake/PA

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    Left eye dominant and shoot right handed so I shoot with one eye. I should probably make the switch but not sure how Im going to be able to shoot left handed.
     
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  4. MGH_PA

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    Both open. If you're shooting same as your dominant eye, it's quite beneficial for the reasons Tfox mentioned.
     
    MGH_PA, Aug 17, 2013
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  5. ETABNT

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    Both open.
     
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  6. SharpEyeSam

    SharpEyeSam Legendary Woodsman

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    Same here.
     
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  7. Just Passin thru

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    I used to shoot one eye open but once I tried both eyes I was much more accurate and consistent. Now I can't even shoot right with one eye closed.
     
    Just Passin thru, Aug 17, 2013
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    One eye open, never tried both eyes open.
     
    vermontwhitetail, Aug 17, 2013
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  9. nealmccullough

    nealmccullough BHOD Crew

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    One eye closed!
     
    nealmccullough, Aug 17, 2013
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  10. MNp&y

    MNp&y Weekend Warrior

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    Both.... It helps me stay steady and not to over adjust
     
    MNp&y, Aug 17, 2013
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  11. massmam

    massmam Weekend Warrior

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    one eye closed
     
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  12. bowhunter42

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    Both eyes open. It helps a lot at longer distances. 50 yards and farther. Also give s you a better view of your arrow impact on an animal.

    Tyler Rector BHOD prostaff
     
    bowhunter42, Aug 18, 2013
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  13. AUbowhunter

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    One eye, it's either too blurry or I see two pins with both eyes.
     
    AUbowhunter, Aug 18, 2013
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    FullTimeKiller Weekend Warrior

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    Both open.
     
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  15. Heckler

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    I do the same. Except with the reverse eye. Left handed shooter, but I am right handed.... I squint and when I am settled in both eyes are open. This process happens really quick.
     
    Heckler, Aug 18, 2013
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    Usually one eye open. This weekend was my first attempt at shooting with both eyes open. It was different, but I liked it. Don't be afraid to try it if you haven't already.
     
    HUNTNFISHIA, Aug 18, 2013
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