Sorry but I'm not understanding what you mean. Can you please explain?
To go left-handed or not
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I wonder if I met him at the Brushy Creek shoot in Ga? I talked with a fella that had a right handed Flintlock rifle, but had built some sight "brackets" which put his sights 3 or 4 inches to the left of his rifle. This allowed him to shoulder the rifle right handed, but use his left eye to aim.
I never thought about trying a pellet gun. That's a great idea.
He is from Ga. He is an inspiration to anyone who is having eye problems to keep trying. I had cataracts in my right eye so I tried to shoot left handed. It felt awkward. I finally had cataracts removed from both eyes. Much better but not perfect. A wider blade on the front sight helped me for open sights. Peep sights helped and I use peeps in matches that allow them. Sometimes I can win the over 60/70 matches but he wins in those matches too. Keep trying until you find what works for you. good luck.
1General_Grant
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I mean holding the gun right handed but instead of placing the stock against your right shoulder you place it against your left shoulder.
I am a south paw, all my life i have shot R Handed guns. Hot cap fragments wear a glove & long sleeve. You sure can do it.
1General_Grant
40 Cal
I made you an illustration
1General_Grant
40 Cal
Ok. I get it now. Haha I'm not sure I'm flexible enough to do that anymore.
Thanks for the great illustration.
1General_Grant
40 Cal
My wife is right handed but left eye dominant. Also she is farsighted and wears glasses with progressive lenses. She found that shooting left handed, although awkward, works the best for her. Although normally doesn't score real high, once she placed 2nd in the women's trail walk at the Heyyawanna rondy.
stephenprops1
45 Cal.
Have you considered using a flash guard? I saw this one and others on Dixie Gun Works website. $9.99, plus tax and shipping.
stephenprops1
45 Cal.
I actually have seen a muzzleloader with a curved stock. The shooter shouldered the gun on their right shoulder, but the barrel actually was in front of the left eye. It was not for sale.
I have a close friend who is right handed but due to his vision shoots lefty.
He shoots flintlocks.
You might get one of those cup/shield things . I’ve never used one but a lot of folks do. And wear eye protection.
Best of luck.
He shoots flintlocks.
You might get one of those cup/shield things . I’ve never used one but a lot of folks do. And wear eye protection.
Best of luck.
Dave James
36 Cl.
Remember, if the left side of the brain, controls the right side of the body,a d the right side of the brain controls the left,it only stands to reason,the left handed side is the only one in their right mind, I am ambidextrous, so mot sure what tha makes me,but the Nuns beat it into me, now with age and eye sight failure , I'm glad to be able to fire either shoulder,,you can do,the 22 is a great way to go
gray fox
32 Cal
gray fox
32 Cal
Years ago I shot a Pedersoli Brown Bess, a gun that sent a hot flash from the frizen pan, to the right. Shields are available to prevent this problem and the one I installed worked very well. A wood working friend had to adjust to left eye shooting so made a stock with a severe right hand offset. It shoot right handed but with the left eye. It looked strange but solved a similar problem to what you mention.
Many diabetics have eye problems that cause horizontal lines to seem wavy. For this issue sometimes viewing with the eye a little left or right solves the problem for a few minutes.
Ken.
Many diabetics have eye problems that cause horizontal lines to seem wavy. For this issue sometimes viewing with the eye a little left or right solves the problem for a few minutes.
Ken.
Have a little experience with teaching people with dominant eye/handedness problem. Normally, we taught "keep both eyes open" for open iron sights and shotgun bead, but found some success with going to "keep one eye closed" or blocked. It is apparently an individual problem, but all eventually adapted. The 870 riot guns were all right-handed, pistols varied, some were ambidextrous. My point is ...don't give up. New skill sets take time to perfect.
Some years back, I jammed a knife into my right wrist, severing tendons and nerves. I had five popsicle sticks instead of fingers. As I was still working for the Sheriff's office, I had to learn to shoot not only left handed, but one-handed b/c my right hand/arm was healing. Dry-fire. Exercise. Shot a .22 double-action revolver every day. Eventually (took many weeks), left hand only developed to where drawing, holstering, loading/unloading & shooting were at least to the point I was no longer a danger to myself and other "friendlies". Point is ...a shooter may never get back to a previous high level, but remember ...""normal" shooting took you a lifetime to achieve. Switching is unlearning/learning all over.
Some years back, I jammed a knife into my right wrist, severing tendons and nerves. I had five popsicle sticks instead of fingers. As I was still working for the Sheriff's office, I had to learn to shoot not only left handed, but one-handed b/c my right hand/arm was healing. Dry-fire. Exercise. Shot a .22 double-action revolver every day. Eventually (took many weeks), left hand only developed to where drawing, holstering, loading/unloading & shooting were at least to the point I was no longer a danger to myself and other "friendlies". Point is ...a shooter may never get back to a previous high level, but remember ...""normal" shooting took you a lifetime to achieve. Switching is unlearning/learning all over.
Get a chunk of RR tie and a bunch of nails. Using your left hand, drive nails into the wood until you can't stand it, then do it some more. If the eye dominance is an issue, try shooting with a patch. Had a buddy that taught himself to pitch left handed by driving the nails. Find something comfortable for you and get back in the saddle. Best of luck to you. Let us know how your progress goes.
