For older shooters - which do you choose?
OK, here is the problem. I like the style of "cowboy" guns so I purchased a Ruger Vaquero in 45LC. A great gun and caliber.
But....now that I am older I wear reading glasses. For those of you younger shooters they are coming.
If I don't wear the glasses I can see the target clearly but the front sight of the revolver is fuzzy - OPTION #1
If I wear the glasses then the front sight of the gun is clear and the target is fuzzy - OPTION #2
Without changing guns, and scopes certainly don't fit the character of the Vaquero, what do you do? It seems that OPTION #2 is the only logical choice. I am curious about how of some of you other older or/and possibly cowboy action shooters deal with this problem.
Thanks for your imput. (maybe that this is cut and dried?)
Sako Fan
But....now that I am older I wear reading glasses. For those of you younger shooters they are coming.
If I don't wear the glasses I can see the target clearly but the front sight of the revolver is fuzzy - OPTION #1
If I wear the glasses then the front sight of the gun is clear and the target is fuzzy - OPTION #2
Without changing guns, and scopes certainly don't fit the character of the Vaquero, what do you do? It seems that OPTION #2 is the only logical choice. I am curious about how of some of you other older or/and possibly cowboy action shooters deal with this problem.
Thanks for your imput. (maybe that this is cut and dried?)
Sako Fan
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As a "older" shooter I had a problem similar to yours. Called my optomitrist and recieved his O.K. and brought over just the slide of my 1911A1 and a 50 ft. target. He finally had the lenses for shooting glases worked out which gave me a decent look at the sights and a decent
target picture. Neither were exactly perfect but very acceptable. Some
things you have to compromise on.0 -
Generally as a rule with iron sights the front sight should be very clear, and the target a little blurry, with or without glasses.
Gun control is hitting what your aiming at.0 -
This is how I solved that problem, I am 58 so I know where you are coming from. I bought a pair of prescrition safey glasses and had them put the top part of my try focal in the upper portion of the shooting lens. It is very easy to just slightly tilt my head down to look through it. You always want a clear front sight. the target should always be unfocused. It will take a little practice at getting use to it, but it works great.
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Like target shooter I had a pair of glasses made for middle distance so I can clearly focus on front sight. Not a cheap way to go, but if you do a lot of shooting... 0 -
Hokkmike,
I think that it's important to stress the value of a really good Optometrist when problems with shooting and vision occur. I'm not an 'older' shooter but I have similar problems with visual accuity and shooting. Fortunately, I have an Optometrist who is a shooter as well as a qualified professional so I have the ability to bring in my cased firearms to discuss problems. He has made several pairs of glasses specific to the different forms of shooting that I participate in.
There is no reason that an Optometrist can't solve most of these common problems. Approach them with the question and seek their advice and assistance for solving the problem. If they are opposed to firearms, change professionals and spread the word, then find one that is pro-gun if possible or at least is willing to help.
I know folks that just pay for the exam then take their prescription to one of the cheapo places to get their glasses ground. Take some advice and let your Optometrist fill the grinding prescription and make your glasses. He or she deserves that bit of profit based on the efforts that they put into solving your problem. Fair is fair!
Best of luck!0 -
if any of you were ever on a range where a marine was running the line, you should still be able to hear him in your dreams. he's still yelling? hear him? ......."CLeeeEAR FRONT SIGHT POST!"
bring back memories?
[;)]
former air operations officer SEAL Delivery Vehicle Team 2. former navy skeet team, former navy rifle/pistol team member. co-owner skeetmaster tubes inc.. owner/operator professional shooting instruction. NRA certified instructor.0 -
I solved the problem by buying a cheap pair of reading glasses that were the right power for me to see the sights clearly. I then simply removed the lens from the left side and shoot with both eyes open. Of course I were safety goggles over the reading glasses. 0 -
You might want to give these a try:
http://www.meritcorporation.com/
I haven't tried them yet, but I probably will since I also have the same problem with an astigmatism. I read somewhere that they work very well.
Someone is selling something similar by Lyman on Gunbroker:
http://www.gunbroker.com/Auction/ViewItem.asp?Item=294689770 -
Good suggestions, take the one that says, go to a good optometrist. Preferably one that hunts or shoots. I'm an old guy, that has a good one, he did a set of graduated lens, one lens with variable prescription, gets the front sight perfect. Target at distances greater than 100 yards, with iron sights, is fuzzy......
So, much for getting old...
"Know the true value of time; snatch, seize, and enjoy every moment of it." Lord Chesterfield0 -
Hokkmike,
Yours is one of the best questions I have read on this forum.
I have gone through the same thing and it is interesting to hear how everybody has coped or resolved their problem.
Personally, I got along fine with contact lens for a while then my vision changed. I now wear a weak contact lens in one eye and stronger contact lens in the other eye. This is a tradeoff works OK, but not perfectly.
I actually find my shooting is better with my bifocals. My reading lens will focus the front sight and the target is fuzzy. Seems to work satisfactorily when the lighting is good.
Regards,
Heavy
"If I don't see you nomore on this world, I'll meet you on the next one, and don't be late!" - Jimi Hendrix0
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