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WoodsWally · July 20, 2006, 07:26 AM

I'm a mess:

Very right handed, very left eye dominant.

Can close right eye independent of left, cannot close left eye independent of right.

So far I've figured out:

I have to shoot rifles left handed, close right eye. Accuracy is good and constantly improving.

Handgun... shooting right handed, both eyes open... accuracy is very inconsistent. I'm now wondering if I should try shooting left handed... or at least try the canting to the left eye... or maybe try closing the right eye... more excuses to practice!

Might be a bit off topic... although... one might wonder if a dominant eye compensates for a weak hand!

July 20, 2006, 07:26 AM	#17
WoodsWally Member Join Date: June 11, 2006 Posts: 21	Great thread, lots to think about and try... I'm a mess: Very right handed, very left eye dominant. Can close right eye independent of left, cannot close left eye independent of right. So far I've figured out: I have to shoot rifles left handed, close right eye. Accuracy is good and constantly improving. Handgun... shooting right handed, both eyes open... accuracy is very inconsistent. I'm now wondering if I should try shooting left handed... or at least try the canting to the left eye... or maybe try closing the right eye... more excuses to practice! Might be a bit off topic... although... one might wonder if a dominant eye compensates for a weak hand!