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Posted: 1/31/2016 12:36:02 AM EDT
| I'm building a .556 SBR that I intend to use on some carbine courses and I'm trying to figure out what the best optic would be for me accounting for cost and a cross dominant problem I have with my eyes. Would appreciate any advice. |
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I'm building a .556 SBR that I intend to use on some carbine courses and I'm trying to figure out what the best optic would be for me accounting for cost and a cross dominant problem I have with my eyes. Would appreciate any advice. Have you ever tried shooting left handed? For many shooters I've worked with over the years switching their rifles to the side of their dominant eye usually ended up allowing them to shoot better than even optics intended to be fired with both eyes open. |
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For most classes a good red dot like an Aimpoint T1, T2, Comp M4 etc would be ideal for most people. The Primary Arms for around $170 is a good option as well for a lower budget. If the classes are going to be at some further distances that surpass 300 yards then I would consider a good 1-4 or 1-6 optic. They aren't as quick as a red dot up close but work best for multiple engagement ranges and shine at mid range.
I can't help you with your eye dominant issues. |
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Have you ever tried shooting left handed? For many shooters I've worked with over the years switching their rifles to the side of their dominant eye usually ended up allowing them to shoot better than even optics intended to be fired with both eyes open. Quoted:
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I'm building a .556 SBR that I intend to use on some carbine courses and I'm trying to figure out what the best optic would be for me accounting for cost and a cross dominant problem I have with my eyes. Would appreciate any advice. Have you ever tried shooting left handed? For many shooters I've worked with over the years switching their rifles to the side of their dominant eye usually ended up allowing them to shoot better than even optics intended to be fired with both eyes open. This would be my suggestion. I have a friend who is cross dominant, and I finally convinced him to shoot lefty. He's gotten used to it quickly and shoots MUCH better now because of it. The issue with using a RDS to "band aid" a cross dominant issue is that you will be much less effective when using a rifle w/o a RDS (such as scopes or irons). I'd rather be able to pick up a rifle, any rifle, and shoot it properly. There are those that falsely claim you can train your dominance out. No, you cannot. What you CAN do is train your brain to work overtime (which is fatiguing) to compensate for it (your dominance will never change, it is hard wired in your brain). But why bother when you can allow yourself to use the dominant eye in the first place? I'd at least TRY lefty for awhile and see how you like it. Just my .02 |
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Any red dot works with proper training. It takes some practice but I've learned to shoot with both eyes open and to shoot left handed and right handed. Once you've mastered that you can pick what works best for you. The bonus is if you are ever injured or have to shoot around a corner side corner you can switch the rifle back and forth.
FWIW my fav red dot is the aim point T2 |
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I'm cross eye dominant and actually found it easier to train my eye rather than my non dominant hand. I shoot rifle right eyed and pistol left.
As you can see from the other comments, other find training the hand easier. There will be no optic itself that will help with cross eye dominance. It has to do with the platform the optic sits on, not the optic itself. As others have suggested, if you don't already, shoot both eyes open. It relieves the strain on your eyes a bit and its how rds' were designed to be used. My advice is to grab an optic you like and see if it will be easier to train your eye or you handedness.... |
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