Thread: Eye dominance
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Old 07-06-2007, 10:50   #1
jatx
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Eye dominance

Gentlemen,

In a recent post, I raised the issue of eye dominance and how it affects shooting technique. I am right handed and left eye dominant, and I see from http://www.professionalsoldiers.com/...ead.php?t=7649 that others have the same issue.

My solution thus far has been to use an Eotech sight placed about half way down toward the muzzle. The combination of distance from my eye and the holographic reticle prevents me from seeing double and getting a POI shift, like I do with the Aimpoint.

I'd like to be able to use the CCO, though. I have no problems when shooting weak side or when I have time to fiddle with my mount, but quick shots are impossible at this point unless I close my left eye.

Understanding that eye dominance is "trainable" to some extent, what exercises, drills, etc. do you recommend trying?

Many thanks.
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