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My dad was a fantastic wing shot, he and 2 friends could eliminate a covey of quail. We ate them all.
He lost his dominant eye at 40, oil field accident.
Guns are a big part of our culture. He started shooting left handed. His wing shot never fully recovered; no depth perception. I've seen him follow and shoot at 70 yard doves.
His rifle and handgun shooting recovered. He made some incredible shots at game left handed. He never owned a LH gun. He shot my muzzleloaders left handed, as I did.
It did not happen overnight, but was a steady process.
Me? Was born left handed, never shot a left hand gun unto I was 30, I built my 1st muzzleloader in 8th grade, owned several, but never shot a LH muzzleloader until I built one; a 40 caliber Early Lancaster flint, a few years ago. As a kid it was a perceived weakness to wear safety gear, so I shot tons without it. Now I know better.
Even today I own more muzzleloaders then I care to admit, but only 2 LH guns.
Here's a tip. Take an old sock, cut off the toe. Use it as a guard for your wrist. It really works. A trap shooter taught me.
I wish you health and prosperity.
He lost his dominant eye at 40, oil field accident.
Guns are a big part of our culture. He started shooting left handed. His wing shot never fully recovered; no depth perception. I've seen him follow and shoot at 70 yard doves.
His rifle and handgun shooting recovered. He made some incredible shots at game left handed. He never owned a LH gun. He shot my muzzleloaders left handed, as I did.
It did not happen overnight, but was a steady process.
Me? Was born left handed, never shot a left hand gun unto I was 30, I built my 1st muzzleloader in 8th grade, owned several, but never shot a LH muzzleloader until I built one; a 40 caliber Early Lancaster flint, a few years ago. As a kid it was a perceived weakness to wear safety gear, so I shot tons without it. Now I know better.
Even today I own more muzzleloaders then I care to admit, but only 2 LH guns.
Here's a tip. Take an old sock, cut off the toe. Use it as a guard for your wrist. It really works. A trap shooter taught me.
I wish you health and prosperity.
