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Shoot with both eyes open?

Discussion in 'Bowhunting Talk' started by KDORSETT12, Aug 28, 2012.

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Do you shoot with both eyes open?

  1. Yes- I shoot with both eyes open

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  2. No- I prefer to shoot with one eye open

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  3. No- I have never heard of trying this

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  1. Zxrider_sa

    Zxrider_sa Newb

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    When I first started shooting, I shot with one eye, but after watching a couple of bowhunting shows and seeing that they shot with both eyes. I tryed it and my accuracy seemed to improve some, so now I shoot with both eyes open.

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    Zxrider_sa, Aug 31, 2012
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  3. SharpEyeSam

    SharpEyeSam Legendary Woodsman

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    I have heard of other people doing it in the past. I tried it and it was ok. I can see the advantages of being able to shoot with both eyes open.
    I am right handed and I have a dominant right eye. I never lose sight of the target so I see more of the deer when I look through the peep sight.
     
    SharpEyeSam, Aug 31, 2012
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    Country Lover Weekend Warrior

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    Yeah i have the same problem as Van. I tried that and shot a tree 2ft from my target, quit trying that. Broadhead still in the tree.
     
    Country Lover, Sep 1, 2012
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    Mad Mike Weekend Warrior

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    I just started shooting with both eyes open this week, and WOW!

    i shoot 100% better now! I'm grouping at 50 what i used to group at 30! I'll never go back!
     
    Mad Mike, Sep 23, 2012
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  6. Bob Thomas

    Bob Thomas Die Hard Bowhunter

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    When I was younger I was told to open both eyes to shoot trap for better accuracy and target acquisition. I do it with everything now.
     
    Bob Thomas, Sep 23, 2012
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