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Thread: Do you shoot with your master eye (one closed), or both open?

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    Do you shoot with your master eye (one closed), or both open?

    Just started shooting with both eyes open and man what a difference in my shooting for the better, have been shooting bows since a young boy but took a long hiatus years back. Always shot with my master eye/one closed, never again for me. Can see the whole animal (3D target) and my groups and long shots are much better.

    What works for you guys?

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    Re: Do you shoot with your master eye (one closed), or both open?

    Started out in archery one eye closed like shooting rifle. But starting shooting recurve so I made myself shot with both eyes open. Didn't take long to get used to it and scores improved.

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    Re: Do you shoot with your master eye (one closed), or both open?

    Dominant eye and both eyes open, 100%

    I do the same shooting through the rifle scope

    I actually never understood the reason to shut an eyelid... but I would say people should do whatever they feel comfortable with
    Last edited by caddisguy; 08-06-2024 at 09:46 PM.

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    Re: Do you shoot with your master eye (one closed), or both open?

    I'm about three months into learning how to shoot a bow and my groups at 20 yards are getting more consistent.

    I keep both eyes open, level the bow, partially close my non-dominant eye, float on target - shoot.

    For rifle I keep both eyes open.

    I find with archery I have trouble consistently sighting through my peep if I keep my eyes entirely open - I need to restrict my vision somewhat or I can lose the optic and my shot process becomes disorganized

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    Re: Do you shoot with your master eye (one closed), or both open?

    Dominant eye only for me. Might try both eyes open for a while to see if there is a difference

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