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Right-Handed but Left-Eye Dominant
I'm right-handed, but my left eye is the dominant one. Even imagining holding a rifle left-handed feels really unnatural to me. I haven't done much shooting in the past, so should I just start learning how to shoot left-handed? My thinking is that it'd be easier to rewire my arms then rewire my eyes. Is shooting left-handed going to hold me back in anyway? Does anyone else have the same situation? Thanks.
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08-03-2010, 10:36 PM
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Originally Posted by Spiffy
I'm right-handed, but my left eye is the dominant one. Even imagining holding a rifle left-handed feels really unnatural to me. I haven't done much shooting in the past, so should I just start learning how to shoot left-handed? My thinking is that it'd be easier to rewire my arms then rewire my eyes. Is shooting left-handed going to hold be back in anyway? Does anyone else have the same situation? Thanks.
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Ive never heard of that before! interesting,yet bad problem to have.Ever try shooting right handed,with a patch over your left eye? maybe that will help?
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08-03-2010, 10:43 PM
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Originally Posted by Spiffy
I'm right-handed, but my left eye is the dominant one. Even imagining holding a rifle left-handed feels really unnatural to me. I haven't done much shooting in the past, so should I just start learning how to shoot left-handed? My thinking is that it'd be easier to rewire my arms then rewire my eyes. Is shooting left-handed going to hold be back in anyway? Does anyone else have the same situation? Thanks.
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I would shoot however feels best for you. MPI stocks offers a right hand, left eye dominant stock - its not pretty, but should work.
mpistocks.com for more info.
Last edited by double gun; 08-03-2010 at 10:48 PM.
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08-03-2010, 10:58 PM
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I would shoot however feels best for you. MPI stocks offers a right hand, left eye dominant stock - its not pretty, but should work.
mpistocks.com for more info. |
You learn something everyday,I never knew such stocks existed,very cool.
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08-03-2010, 11:07 PM
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I would call it very uncool. But that's just me.
I would also say that there are allot more left eye dominant right handed people than you think.
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08-03-2010, 11:13 PM
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I would call it very uncool. But that's just me.
I would also say that there are allot more left eye dominant right handed people than you think.
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yaa glad I dont have that Problem,except in hockey I shoot left,everything else is Right.
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08-04-2010, 05:43 AM
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I have the same problem, I started shooting off my right shoulder before we found out I was left dominate
All I have ever had to do was close my left eye while shooting,it feels more natural than trying left shoulder shooting
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08-04-2010, 08:34 AM
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I would call it very uncool. But that's just me.
I would also say that there are allot more left eye dominant right handed people than you think.
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I'm one of those wierdo's 
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08-04-2010, 10:17 AM
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I have the same thing. After many years in the military, I have always shot with my left eye closed, and have always been a good shot.
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08-03-2010, 10:47 PM
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Originally Posted by Spiffy
I'm right-handed, but my left eye is the dominant one. Even imagining holding a rifle left-handed feels really unnatural to me. I haven't done much shooting in the past, so should I just start learning how to shoot left-handed? My thinking is that it'd be easier to rewire my arms then rewire my eyes. Is shooting left-handed going to hold me back in anyway? Does anyone else have the same situation? Thanks.
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Talk to Sheephunter he has the same gift..
As for the down fall of being LH rifle selection is the only thing other then most lefties are better shots the righties... 
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08-04-2010, 03:31 PM
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I'm right-handed, but my left eye is the dominant one. Even imagining holding a rifle left-handed feels really unnatural to me. I haven't done much shooting in the past, so should I just start learning how to shoot left-handed? My thinking is that it'd be easier to rewire my arms then rewire my eyes. Is shooting left-handed going to hold me back in anyway? Does anyone else have the same situation? Thanks.
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I've got an uncle with the same problem, he taught himself to shoot left-handed. It'll take some time and practice, but is definitely doable.
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08-04-2010, 08:48 PM
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I have the same problem, I learned to shoot right handed (20 years later my dad still doesn't know what a dominant eye is ). I taught my self how to shoot left with my .22 about 10 years ago. It was pretty hard to get used to but I'm glad I did it I can shoot off a rest great with both hands and when I shoot big game freehand I shoot left. The only problem I have is running bolts shooting left handed, but on the plus side of things it's great for shooting a shot gun!
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08-04-2010, 09:47 PM
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I am left handed ,right eye dominant , I changed over to shooting right handed when i was about 14 . Shot a few hundred rounds of ammo to get used to it ,but im a much better shot because of it . The only catch is the shotgun even after 30 yrs im still not great at it .
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08-04-2010, 10:04 PM
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my boss has that problem. he looks very un-natural trying to shoot. i was unaware that it was as common as it seems to be.
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08-04-2010, 10:11 PM
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Im in the same boat, just close my left eye, whats the disadvantages of this?
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08-07-2010, 04:38 AM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Spiffy
I'm right-handed, but my left eye is the dominant one. Even imagining holding a rifle left-handed feels really unnatural to me. I haven't done much shooting in the past, so should I just start learning how to shoot left-handed? My thinking is that it'd be easier to rewire my arms then rewire my eyes. Is shooting left-handed going to hold me back in anyway? Does anyone else have the same situation? Thanks.
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Spiffy, how did you conclude that you are left eye dominant? Were there any tests that you performed to conclude your findings? I know if you stretch out your arm and point at a small object with the index finger, then close the left eye and then the right eye and where your finger is closest to that object then that is suppose to be your do dominant eye.
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08-07-2010, 07:34 AM
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My son has the same issue. Compounded with the fact that he can't see so well out of his right eye. Because we found this out when he was 8 or 9 it made his choice to shoot left handed an easy one. He is a fairly good shot too.
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08-07-2010, 09:56 AM
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Do the work it takes to shoot with your dominate eye, even if it means you have to buy a Browning left hand auto because you can't learn to work the bolt properly. You will be a much better shot, shooting game with both eyes open is a huge advantage, and for shotgun and pistol it is mandatory to have both eyes open.
As you get older, your dominate eye will become more dominate and it will stay stronger longer than the weak eye. When you get over 50 you will be very glad you did the work when you were young.
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08-08-2010, 09:25 AM
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Wait till ya try a bow 
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08-08-2010, 10:36 AM
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I'm Right handed but left eye dominate. i have no problem shooting both my bow and riffles left handed. it just takes some practice, after 38 years it feels very natural
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