I've done it both ways but for me both eyes is the way to go. I have better depth perception and have a full field of vision. When I would close one eye I felt like I would always drop my bow arm to see the arrow fly. With both eyes open I can see it track the whole way so I then have better form and make a better shot. When you change anything doesn't matter what sport it's going to feel awkward for a while. You just have to commit to doing it if it's for the better.
I shoot every thing both eyes open from shotguns to pistols rifles and bow. I also don't shoot with a peep my grouping got tighter and more consistent when not shooting a peep.
I was taught to shoot with one eye closed so that's the way I've always done it. However I have tried shooting with both eyes open recently and I seem to be more accurate that way. Even with the pin floating a bit the arrow seems to find it's mark more times than not. After 25 years of shooting with one eye closed it's a mental battle to keep them both open but I think in the long run it's going to pay off.
Yeah it's definitely something to adjust to Justin! I have to fight my head to keep them both open as well
I believe 2 eyes open needs only getting used to...but the idea of it is for peripheral vision(strongly recommended in a tactical situation or combat) as for hunting...correct me if I'm wrong but a little less important
That is one of the first times I've heard someone say they were more accurate without a peep. Most guys take it off because they don't like the limited vision through a peep.
I'm pretty new to the sport, but I have definitely begun to believe I shoot better with both eyes open, especially in low light. I practice on a Hurricane H20 target that has 9 spots on one side. From 20 yards, I shoot rounds of 10 arrows, trying to hit as many spots as I can with the 10 shots. Usually, I'll hit 6 spots from 20 yards, with the other shots off by a couple of inches. Yesterday evening, the light was dropping fast, so I tried using both eyes on my fifth and final round of arrows ... I shot 8 of the spots even though the light was so low. I had to stop after that because it was so dark, but I can't wait to go back and try again.
I switched to both open after having troubles hitting deer. Best thing I ever done. Takes lots of practice at first, but now it way more comfortable. U can see so much more U will be able To see the entire deer, where ur shot goes. And where the deer runs without breaking form. I think that's why I missed when I shot with one eye closed. I would always immediately open my other eye an peer around the bow without following through
Since I was teaching myself to shoot, I have always shot with both eyes open. I have shot shotguns and rifles all of my life and just carried it over to shooting a bow. Whether it makes a difference or not, I don't know, I just do what has always worked best for me.
I now shoot with both eyes open. Years ago I shot with one closed. I never shot a rifle much. Shot a shotgun a lot with both eyes open. It was hard to shoot with one eye closed when I started bow hunting so I opened my other eye and everything worked so much better. Depth perception is way better, I, m focusing on my target and not my pin. Don't get me wrong, I see the pin, just don't focus on it. For me, it is definitely the way too go.
I've always shot both eyes open well, about 3 months into shooting I started. Here lately I've been training for Vegas in 2016 and I have noticed that if I slightly squint my left eye (I'm right handed) the pin and infamous X is a little more clear. I'm not sure how any of it will be affected when I go to using a lens.
