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Originally Posted by jatx
Key Learnings (Cut) I was using my 14.5" POF for the course, and had the dissatisfaction of seeing it go TU on day one. The op rod sheared in two after fewer than 400 rds, preventing the gun from returning to full battery and the upper from being removed.....However, I am cross-eye dominant so shooting an Aimpoint with both eyes open causes me double vision and a POI shift regardless of mounting position. I do not have this problem with the Eotech (hence my purchase of the 553), but the end result was that I had to close one eye for all of my shots during the course. This didn't really slow my split times down, but could negatively affect SA in a more dynamic environment. 
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jatx:
Man, and I thought OP Rods were the key to success with a semi-automatic rifle! He, he, he. Kind of sounds like the M-1 and M-14 days myself although we never broke one in half. Only bent them to the point where they would jam in the op-rod guide. Take note op-rod fans.
Try bringing the sight to your eyes instead of the other way around. Cant the carbine as needed. Just keep your head in a very natural position and bring the sight to your eyes. You may find this to do the trick for your cross eye dominent thingee. Now, I will say I have heard of left or right eye dominance but not cross eye dominance. Eye dominance is a learned trait believe it or not.
Question -- so what is the point about shooting someone five times in the chest and once in the head? If you figure that after two shots to the chest that the guy won't at least fall over, they why waste your time? Why not just shoot five times at the head to begin with? At those distances out of five shots at the head, at least two will hit and I bet the fellow will drop. Or use better ammo and shoot at the chest. Must be a SEAL thing.
I say this because when under stress, you will do what you train yourself to do.
Sounds like you had a great time though. Motivational to say the least.
How much did this guy charge you if you don't mind?
Gene