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4/23/2010 1:02:22 PM EDT
I loose roughly 15-20% accuracy with glasses on, I’m not sure why.  I’ve tried just about every shooting goggle or glasses around.  
Any idea what the problem is?  Any suggestion for clear protective lenses that could correct the problem?
4/23/2010 1:03:37 PM EDT
[#1]
No eye protection = potential blindness

Get better glasses.
4/23/2010 1:03:37 PM EDT
[#2]
Quoted:
I loose roughly 15-20% accuracy with glasses on, I’m not sure why.  I’ve tried just about every shooting goggle or glasses around.  
Any idea what the problem is?  Any suggestion for clear protective lenses that could correct the problem?


Yeah, try perscription safety glasses.
4/23/2010 1:07:03 PM EDT
[#3]
I would rather be a shitty shot then have no eyes at all IMO
4/23/2010 1:07:06 PM EDT
[#4]
I've had the same problem, I think I can chalk it up to refraction and dispersion of light through a medium, such as glasses, sunglasses and eye protection.



I tried to just wear the same sunglasses to keep things on the consistent side.
4/23/2010 1:08:23 PM EDT
[#5]
Yes, I know, I'm not a 2 yo, I where safety glasses, just looking for some good ones.
4/23/2010 1:08:24 PM EDT
[#6]
Truly good glasses - stuff like Oakley and Rudy Project - are like wearing nothing at all; perfectly clear, with the only distortions being at the very edges (mainly due to it being an edge).
4/23/2010 1:10:42 PM EDT
[#7]
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Truly good glasses - stuff like Oakley and Rudy Project - are like wearing nothing at all; perfectly clear, with the only distortions being at the very edges (mainly due to it being an edge).


I've got a great pair of Oakley sunglasses.  Do they make non-tinted lenses?

4/23/2010 1:10:47 PM EDT
[#8]
I can definately tell a difference from when I had perscription glasses and after I had LASIK. My sight picture is much sharper and crisper. I invested in a pair of clear Oakley M Frames and use them religiously when shooting.
4/23/2010 1:11:30 PM EDT
[#9]
Quoted:
I loose roughly 15-20% accuracy with glasses on, I’m not sure why.  I’ve tried just about every shooting goggle or glasses around.  
Any idea what the problem is?  Any suggestion for clear protective lenses that could correct the problem?


Get Oakley M Frames and keep them clean. Best glasses I've ever purchased. NO distortion I can see.
4/23/2010 1:17:28 PM EDT
[#10]
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Truly good glasses - stuff like Oakley and Rudy Project - are like wearing nothing at all; perfectly clear, with the only distortions being at the very edges (mainly due to it being an edge).


I've got a great pair of Oakley sunglasses.  Do they make non-tinted lenses?



Yes.

This also confirms my suspicion about your statement: "I’ve tried just about every shooting goggle or glasses around." Oakley and RP are two of the biggest players in truly high-quality sports optics (which includes shooting glasses). Not having tried either is a pretty big omission. BTW, RP is VERY supportive of the shooting sports and sponsors a pretty incredible number of shooters.
4/23/2010 1:22:08 PM EDT
[#11]
Ok I found the M frame and the clear lens.

So these are strong enough to use as shooting glasses?  They can stop a bouce-back?
4/23/2010 1:22:36 PM EDT
[#12]
That's weird...try different eye pro.  
4/23/2010 1:23:42 PM EDT
[#13]
Quoted:
Quoted:
Quoted:
Truly good glasses - stuff like Oakley and Rudy Project - are like wearing nothing at all; perfectly clear, with the only distortions being at the very edges (mainly due to it being an edge).


I've got a great pair of Oakley sunglasses.  Do they make non-tinted lenses?



Yes.

This also confirms my suspicion about your statement: "I’ve tried just about every shooting goggle or glasses around." Oakley and RP are two of the biggest players in truly high-quality sports optics (which includes shooting glasses). Not having tried either is a pretty big omission. BTW, RP is VERY supportive of the shooting sports and sponsors a pretty incredible number of shooters.



Ya, I've got a couple pairs of Oakleys, but my local shop does not carry clear, so never tried them.  I also wasn't sure if they were stong enough for shooting.
4/23/2010 1:28:29 PM EDT
[#14]
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Ok I found the M frame and the clear lens.

So these are strong enough to use as shooting glasses?  They can stop a bouce-back?


High Velocity Impact
Oakley premium eyewear also surpasses the ANSI Z87.1 test for high-velocity impact protection. For this test, a pneumatic cannon accelerates a quarter-inch steel shot to 102 miles per hour. The lens is targeted straight on from three different heights, and at seven different angles. To pass the high-velocity test, no contact between the lens and eye is permitted during impact. In addition, no frame parts or lens fragments that could damage the eye may be ejected during impact.

https://secure.usstandardissue.com/Technology_Detail.cfm?id=4
4/23/2010 1:30:09 PM EDT
[#15]




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Yes, I know, I'm not a 2 yo, I where safety glasses, just looking for some good ones.




Safety glasses are fine for weed-eating.  Get some good shooting glasses like ESS or Oakley or WileyX.  There's a bunch out there.
4/23/2010 1:31:04 PM EDT
[#16]
I like my Browning glasses by Bolle' they came with 3 sets of lenses. clear , amber and smoked. They fit like nice sunglasses instead of clunky safty glasses
4/23/2010 1:31:23 PM EDT
[#17]
Oakley

it is your eyes

don't skimp
4/23/2010 1:32:57 PM EDT
[#18]
Thanks guys - I think I'm going to go with the Oakley M Frame.  From the "custom" shop I can get clear.

If that doesn't fix my problem I'll get my eyes checked
4/23/2010 1:55:37 PM EDT
[#19]
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Truly good glasses - stuff like Oakley and Rudy Project - are like wearing nothing at all; perfectly clear, with the only distortions being at the very edges (mainly due to it being an edge).


I've got a great pair of Oakley sunglasses.  Do they make non-tinted lenses?



Yes.

This also confirms my suspicion about your statement: "I’ve tried just about every shooting goggle or glasses around." Oakley and RP are two of the biggest players in truly high-quality sports optics (which includes shooting glasses). Not having tried either is a pretty big omission. BTW, RP is VERY supportive of the shooting sports and sponsors a pretty incredible number of shooters.



Ya, I've got a couple pairs of Oakleys, but my local shop does not carry clear, so never tried them.  I also wasn't sure if they were stong enough for shooting.


I have a pair of clear M-frames.  Great shooting glasses; however, if you wear any type of "muff" for noise suppression they're uncomfortable.  The last time I checked, they were ANSI approved, and I could wear them at work.  I'd buy another pair.