I'm lefty but right-eye dominant. Switching to shooting right-handed would line me up with my dominant eye and open up more options in terms of rifles and accessories not made in LH versions. Any downside to switching?
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Re: cross-eye dominance
<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: rocdoc</div><div class="ubbcode-body">I'm lefty but right-eye dominant. Switching to shooting right-handed would line me up with my dominant eye and open up more options in terms of rifles and accessories not made in LH versions. Any downside to switching? </div></div>
I'd say stay with both. That way you don't have a strong side or weak side, just left or right.
<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: rocdoc</div><div class="ubbcode-body">I'm lefty but right-eye dominant. Switching to shooting right-handed would line me up with my dominant eye and open up more options in terms of rifles and accessories not made in LH versions. Any downside to switching? </div></div>
I'd say stay with both. That way you don't have a strong side or weak side, just left or right.
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<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: BOLTRIPPER</div><div class="ubbcode-body">might screw up you golf game and power stroke in racquetball </div></div>
i don't think they can get much worse...
<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: BOLTRIPPER</div><div class="ubbcode-body">might screw up you golf game and power stroke in racquetball </div></div>
i don't think they can get much worse...
Re: cross-eye dominance
When I saw the thread title I thought you were saying you are cross-eyed and didn't which eye was dominant. So yea shoot both ways cause it <span style="text-decoration: underline">will</span> improve your golf game
When I saw the thread title I thought you were saying you are cross-eyed and didn't which eye was dominant. So yea shoot both ways cause it <span style="text-decoration: underline">will</span> improve your golf game
Re: cross-eye dominance
spend some time shooting both ways (as everyone should anyway), keep your targets, and see which way produces the best results on paper over a period of a few months. a good shooting rimfire would be a great way to do it economically.
then figure out which way you feel more comfortable shooting (applicable to long waits when hunting), and weigh the other advantages / disadvantages of staying one way or another, then pick the way the that is the most advantagous to you.
spend some time shooting both ways (as everyone should anyway), keep your targets, and see which way produces the best results on paper over a period of a few months. a good shooting rimfire would be a great way to do it economically.
then figure out which way you feel more comfortable shooting (applicable to long waits when hunting), and weigh the other advantages / disadvantages of staying one way or another, then pick the way the that is the most advantagous to you.
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Switch sides. It will be hard at first, but pay benefits in the long run. Especially if you also shot a shotgun.
Good luck
Jerry
Switch sides. It will be hard at first, but pay benefits in the long run. Especially if you also shot a shotgun.
Good luck
Jerry
Re: cross-eye dominance
<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: rocdoc</div><div class="ubbcode-body">I'm lefty but right-eye dominant. Switching to shooting right-handed would line me up with my dominant eye and open up more options in terms of rifles and accessories not made in LH versions. Any downside to switching? </div></div>
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I'll trade my left eye for your right eye then we'll both be in business. I have just the opposite issue (amongst others I'm sure a few would say) I'm right handed but left eye dominant. I shoot bow and pistol with both eyes open, but rifle all from the right. The only time it messes with me is when I try to shoot with the scope with both eyes open. I practice shooting from the left on occasion just in case I'd need to but mainly keep it all to the right. So guess I'm saying it can be done but all my rifles and me are right handed so I'm not really feeling the switch over. But have wondered if I'd shoot better uses the left eye even though I'd be using the wrong hand.
<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: rocdoc</div><div class="ubbcode-body">I'm lefty but right-eye dominant. Switching to shooting right-handed would line me up with my dominant eye and open up more options in terms of rifles and accessories not made in LH versions. Any downside to switching? </div></div>
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I'll trade my left eye for your right eye then we'll both be in business. I have just the opposite issue (amongst others I'm sure a few would say) I'm right handed but left eye dominant. I shoot bow and pistol with both eyes open, but rifle all from the right. The only time it messes with me is when I try to shoot with the scope with both eyes open. I practice shooting from the left on occasion just in case I'd need to but mainly keep it all to the right. So guess I'm saying it can be done but all my rifles and me are right handed so I'm not really feeling the switch over. But have wondered if I'd shoot better uses the left eye even though I'd be using the wrong hand.
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Have same problem. Dad and uncles taught my how to shoot and they were all right handed.Shoot bow rifle and shotgun all right handed but shoot pistol left handed. I'm still a fair shot but know I would be considerably better if I was using my left eye since the vision in it is alot better.
Have same problem. Dad and uncles taught my how to shoot and they were all right handed.Shoot bow rifle and shotgun all right handed but shoot pistol left handed. I'm still a fair shot but know I would be considerably better if I was using my left eye since the vision in it is alot better.
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delt w/ the same thing. i myself switched. you would be surprised how quick you get used to using the other hand.
delt w/ the same thing. i myself switched. you would be surprised how quick you get used to using the other hand.
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