Shooting With GLASSES?! | Peepless, Verifiers, or Achor Change?
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I honestly can’t thank you enough for this video. As a new archer with glasses, I’ve struggled to sight in and get consistent groups. It never occurred to me to change my anchor point to the side of the nose but once I did it was night and day. Thank you!
I started in archery a couple of years before the compound bow was patented, so shooting with both eyes open is natural to me. The whole time I have had to wear glasses because I am severely near-sighted. With a compound bow I anchor with my face more square to the target preventing me from using my nose on the string as a reference point. Otherwise, the lens distortion doesn’t allow me to get a clear enough picture of the pins and target. I tried not using a peep, but accuracy goes to pieces past 20 yards. Adapting to changes in your body as you age is challenging. Not ready for a crossbow yet!
VERY important note... Anti reflective lenses are a must for Hunting... If not, reflective glare can be seen by a deer a mile away.
If you decide to get contacts or switch back and forth from glasses to contacts or bare eye, be aware your point of impact will be different. Mine was. About 12 clicks on my target sight as I remember. The curvature of the lens changes things. It’s not a lot, but enough to be aware of. Again, I noticed it during my 3D competitions
I’m surprised no one has started a company creating prescription-peep sights to install on a bow. Would love to see it someday
Thank you for the business idea they already have them for virtual reality head sets so I don’t see it beeing hard for bows , only if I was a smart guy and could actually steal your idea :’) if your a smart person I highly recommend this as a business I feel you could make a shit ton if it’s not a thing already
Clarifier / Verifier
Never use a magnified peep. I bought a "clarifier" and it did help to see the pins clearer, however I lost the opportunity on a buck of a lifetime because the clarifier fogged up while I was sitting on stand. When I drew back to shoot, all I could see was white. I would highly recommend using contacts or glasses.
THANK YOU for this video. Never imagined this would be a problem when I decided to get into bow hunting. But when I went to get my bow adjusted, I discovered I had trouble lining up with the peep.
Been wearing glasses forever. The key is to practice a lot. The biggest issue I have is on sunny days, the lenses can shine and give away my location. Having a ground blind helps to eliminate that issue. Great video as always. Keep doing what you do and God bless you brother
I agree with the glasses shining. Something you have to be aware of. Great point
I always had the issue shooting when the sun makes my glasses reflect how dirty they actually are.....that's FUN!!!!
Thank you for the info on the nose button. I was considering that for a peep substitution to combat peep rotation.
Wow great topic. I never knew there are so many issues in shooting with glasses. This made me realize that I have been very blessed. I have been bow hunting for 40+ years, using glasses for about 20 and have not really seen any of these issues. The only problem I really encountered was the glasses slipping out of position. Croakies makes a retainer called “endless arc” that allows me to really tighten them on my head, I cannot recommend them highly enough.
Thanks for the video. This year is my first time ever bow hunting and I was frustrated trying to find an anchor point like a lot of videos show. My glasses kept getting in the way but this video had some helpful tips.
I lost the peep years ago, started using the Peep Eliminator bow sight and shoot with both eyes open. Increased sight picture and much more forgiving when your form is challenged when you twist or bend. I have astigmatism in both eyes and am 65yo. The rear rifle style sight works so well for me. Thanks for the great vids.
Thank you for the awesome information. I ran into the issue close to 6yr ago. I actually got so frustrated I put my bow away.
Enjoyed this video. I tried shooting with glasses on earlier this year, and I couldn’t figure it out. I I’ll definitely be trying again!
My dad had the optical center of a pair of glasses moved to the inside edge of his dominant eye and it helped him a lot
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That's sounds like a good idea, thanks for the tip 👍🏻
Had this problem for a month or so, trying everything from different positions like he is saying to no peep, etc.. Well, I gave up and switched to contacts. If you can do this, I highly recommend it. As soon as I put them in, I knew I would be shooting good. And yes, I got home, took the bow down, and felt like shooting again when I was younger with better eye sight. Talk with your eye dr about what you're doing, and if they are good, they will work with you. My dr was all about helping me with seeing the target and sight pins. Wish I did this years ago.
Contact lenses have improved a lot since I started shooting and I wrote them off many years ago as too much of a hassle when hunting. My optometrist put pressure on me to try them again about a year ago and they have improved a lot since I had tried them last (before compound bows existed). I use them exclusively now when shooting, they are a huge improvement compared to glasses. If you have trouble with shooting with both eyes open, get tested for "Astigmatism", it can cause trouble because (rough description) your eyes focus at different points, it can be corrected if you are young enough (I'm not).
I'm 69 and the contacts are the best solution for me. If I can just stop with the shoulder injuries I would be ok!!
Friggin' Master Class! Very good.
I got contacts for bow hunting. When I got my eyes checked, I asked the doctor for a contact for my aiming eye for distance only (my glasses are bifocal) so I can sight better. My other eye has both. It works great!
Thanks so much for this informative video!
Bad form, I know, but moved my back foot forward so that the middle of my back foot lines up with leading edge of my front foot. This rotated me just enough to clear up the problem of trying to sight though the edge of my glasses. Also, I bought a pack of these little slip-on rubber ear pieces that go on the arm of my glasses and hook behind my ear. Those things have been a miracle! Paid about $9 for 20 pairs, and my glasses don’t slide down anymore. Best $9 I ever spent!
I've shot archery since I was kid off and on. Once I got into my teenage years I had to start wearing glasses. I've worn them all my life but after I joined the military the first time I was finally able to start wearing contacts. I've stuck with contacts as a primary but have glasses as a back up. I just became accustomed to shooting with either.
Thanks for covering this common problem.
My progressive lenses were problematic since focusing involves varied head tilts...(all of the issues you mentioned). I got a pair of regular bifocal glasses for shooting and the problems cleared up.
Ron I also wear progressive bifocals and head tilt definitely while wearing these six so for shooting I have to wear just enough power with inexpensive readers of .75 or 1.00 to clear up my pins slightly but not too strong that it starts to blur the target. How does regular bifocal help you? Are you able to look over the top of the higher magnification and just use the lower single power on the top?
@@GBBLGBL , seems like my progressive lenses have a sweet spot in the center but not so much towards the sides. With the traditional bifocals most of the lens is workable so I can shoot my bow as if I'm not wearing glasses. Both the pins and the target are in focus. I only use the higher magnification section if I'm doing small detail work...like reading a text message.
Very informative thank you!
Interesting video. I shoot with glasses and I can still put the string on the end of my nose but my daughter uses a longer draw than she needs and anchors on the side of her nose with the peep up close to her glasses. It works really well for her.
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I’ve been bow hunting for forty two year, I’ve always uses a kisser and anchored beside nose so when I had to start wearing glasses it was not that much of a challenge except I rotate my head more to see better thru the peep and non glare lens are a must for me. The most challenging thing was to switch from right handed shooter to lefty, I can shoot just as good left as right even tho I’m right eye dominate LYAO it did take a while lol
For fogging, nothing better than Cat Crap. Seriously, that’s what it’s called! Used to be you could only find it at ski shops, but now you can find it it at Walmart.
Sir;
I've had the problem of my glasses frame getting in the way of my vision for 1 year and it was terribly frustrating. When contemplating this I found the solution for me by just moving my right side nose bridge pad across my nose to the left side, this allowed me to see through the exact center of my lense creating a clear pin and clear target as well. Works great on the range, only downfall is hunting, remembering to execute the shift prior to aiming or shooting could be a game changer. (Don't forget).
I hope this helps for those folks whose frame gets in the way. Doesn't cost any more to remedy, just memory on your part.
Great vid as always and God Speed to Bowhunters!
I decided to make a pair of glasses to sit on my face in this position. $30 from Zenni and some dual epoxy. They seem sturdy enough to try shooting at least. This was a genius level idea, thank you!
I was severely near sighted and I used (I think) a number 4 verifier just to clear up my pins and it didn’t blur out the target. Ive been shooting archery for almost 20 years and shot with blurry pins and glasses for the most of that time. I recently had lasik and still use the verifier.
"nerd glasses nudge" to push the glasses in place before connecting the release, or just use contacts if you have major issues. I have always had glasses for being nearsighted, so my comparison is glasses vs. contacts, and accuracy has been a challenge, precision is easier.
Being a shorter gentleman (5'7") I have always been able to keep a fairly consistent anchor point on those extreme angle shots described in the video. I have always shot with glasses, so I do not know another way to shoot. It is interesting reading some different perspectives and experiences from fellow hunters who have had some wrinkles to iron out as a few hairs in the beard turn grey. I shoot pins with a 1/8" peep for hunting right now and have no problem with pin, or target, recognition. I will keep some of these issues in mind if I ever experience the same issues.
Excellent, excellent video. More people should watch this. I have shot a kisser button with no peep for longer than u have been a teacher. However 2 years ago I went to a peep. I quickly found that looking around the string & lining it up with the riser with no peep gave me a much clearer sight window. I know the steep angle problem well. Every place I hunt from a 🌳 the average shot is well under 20 yards. However I wanted to give the peep 1 more try. 1st week of the season I shot a lone deer that was a yearling. I was in a place where a doe who had a buck fawn occupied all summer. This doe was keeping her distance from her mother who had a fawn. Well I had her @ less than 20 yards for over 10 minutes but she needed to clear limbs to my right. B4 I drew & held for an additional 2 minutes to moved in front of me & was now under 10 yards. I slowly squatted b4 drawing so my head was just above the seat on my stand to cut down the angle. However when I released the arrow she took a small step 45* toward me. If u put your left hand now in front of your face & turn it 45* toward u then u will see that I hit that doe higher & to the right. The setup is so deadly that it flew right through her @ 8 yards & buried in the ground. I hit her high & to the right. Not 1 drop of blood & my arrow didn't smell. It never hit a bone or anything & sounded like I shot a very wet pumpkin. I didn't hunt that spot until Nov. 7th & after giving it 5 weeks off. I did do a lot of scouting from the road & eventually put up a high end micro camera. I did see that the yearling rejoined with her mother & the fawn. I focused on the rut but the only buck was a runt yearling & a nocturnal older buck which was impossible to see his white antlers cuz of a white background from snow. Just b4 the snow melted I was able to take the big doe on the 14th. The fawn & yearling were right in front of her & a medium sized doe was behind her. I'm trying to piece my video from different devices into a video of the hunt as well as trail camera activity. The shot was 12 yards & my bow was up around 15 feet. None of the deer moved until my arrow was in the ground. The big doe went 10 yards back in the direction she came from which was exactly what I wanted. After 10 yards she stumbled to the left 20 feet & crashed over 2 blowdowns. I videotaped the recovery which was short after dark. The bloodtrail was short but 2 to 6 feet wide. She dressed out @ 165 lbs. & I have a nice pic of her hanging by the back legs. I will try to post as soon as it's ready & any additional buck hunts coming shortly. I couldn't be any better with my EZV/Bowmar combo with no peep which allows me to analyze body position in real time so I don't miss anything @ the moment of truth.
I liked it when u said that when u put the Bowmar button on the side of your nose that u focus on lining up the string with the riser. That is a great reference point & I've been doing that for years & it has become an instinct. The brain & the EZV work in unison to give the great shot which doesn't go left or right. I just don't think shots from 10 yards or in give enough margin for error & u never want a single lung hit. I would just like to add for those that have consistent anchor points that the Bowmar with a mask is great in colder weather. Ditching the peep gives u a much better open sight picture just like the EZV does ( nice that u Hum V'd your sight). When u r using just the Bowmar on the side of your nose make sure that u adjust & move the sight to the left a little for RH shooters.
I've had my glasses since before I started shooting bow so I learned to shoot with them. Ive never tried contacts when shooting because I have astigmatism in both eyes and the contacts make everything slightly fuzzy
Charles, they make contacts for astigmatism now. I just started wearing them and love them.
@@csackett05 I have tried them before. But since they are weighted so they sit correctly it irritates my eyes too much. Since I've always shot with glasses it's just what's easiest and most natural for me
After almost 20 years of bow hunting. I had to go to shooting with glasses ( bifocals) about 5 years ago it was a learning curve for sure all my misses we low.
My issue is old-guy near vision and blown-out red-dots. I’ve been trying the Garmin Xreo, and I thought there was something wrong with it because the dots looked all smeared. Then I picked up my buddy’s bow with real nice fiber optic pins and it exactly the same as my red dots. My plan is to work with my eye Dr. To build me a pair of glasses just for shooting my bow. Either that or ditch the Garmin and stick with the EZ V.
Excellent subject. Am 59 and been wearing glasses since 1st grade. I have ended up with a Flexicon thin flexible half frame, with full distance lens with a bifocal lens so I can see my phone. With the distance lens 5 feet and beyond is clear, 2-5ft fairly clear. Also have scratch proof and anit-glare coating. If you don't have reasonable vision insurance this can get expensive. I walk in the woods with my normal progressive glasses then switch once settled. As for the close shots....RECURVE!!! Enjoy.
I like my progressive glasses for every day activities but not for hunting. You need to point your nose at what ever you want to be in focus. Like you I switch to regular bifocals for shooting and hunting. Also anchoring along the nose works fine. Glasses also since first grade but now 73😁
I had been away from archery for 22 yrs.. On picking it back up, I had glasses to contend with. My struggle was with a blurry or haloed pin. I went through 3 different verifiers to clear the pin. In the instructions of the verifier, if the target is out of focus; it could be symptom of too strong of a verifier.
Good stuff I'm getting old eyes got to do something! Thanks
Excellent video!
Hi there, I'm 60 years old and use 2.5 diopter reading glasses. Few days ago I'v started practising my archery with Speciality Archery verifier #4 ( the lowest one) and it's working. I can strongly recommend this product to anyone who can't see pin(s) clearly.
I’ve been using a nose button (brass nock) for decades. My routine to anchor and achieve good “T” form is draw the bow with a fully extended bow arm and pull the bow straight back and into my anchor with your string arm. I also have the letters GASR on the backside of my riser as a last minute reminder to G- proper grip, A- proper anchor, S- string lined up on the back of the riser, R- smooth release.
GASR is a great way to start your shot process. In my case it would have to be RGASR since I need to turn on my REMOTE to activate my TACTACAM which is hidden from my point of reference. It's very easy to forget to do unless & also to let many minutes go by & forget that u have it on record.
In case it helps some of the more senior bow hunters reading this posting, about 3 years ago, I realised my pins were appearing blurry. Glasses and/or contacts were a no go for me and I started to really worry about my future in bow hunting. Fortunately I eventually learnt about and tried a clarifier mounted in a 5/16" peep; used in conjunction with a Axcel Armourtech with large diameter sight ring. This set up gives great target and 5 fixed pin definition even in very low light conditions. I was initially concerned about going from my good old 1/4" peep but I didn't encounter any noticeable reduction in accuracy. Sure, the larger peep and associated screwed-in lens insert slows down the string a bit, but that was a negligible price to pay in return for regaining the confidence of full pin and target definition. I'm stuck with the fact that my short range vision is highly likely to get worse with age, but if/when It does, I can simply screw out the current magnification clarifier lense and replace it with the next highest magnification. I have preemptively tested the higher magnification lens and there is no problem finding focus on the engine room of a fallow or sambar out to 60 yards (although I rarely attempt shots out to that distance). Once again, thanks Nate for your superb channel and great topics.
I just went peepless and it has saved archery for me. Target panic gone. Accuracy? 10x better!
I just had to get glasses and I practice with them but not enough and it cost me the biggest buck I’ve had the chance to shoot.
The problem was my anchor point. Shooting a Mathews creed, my anchor point was knuckle on ear lobe, kisser button, and nose on the string. The nose and looking past it with the lenses was my problem. I stuck with the knuckle on the ear lobe, and kisser button and got rid of the nose on the string. And made sure when looking through my peep, that it was fully aligned with my sight.
I'm shooting a Bowmar Nose Button paired with a kisser button & no peep, can't believe how well it's working , only for a week , Nose button by itself did not work for me, paired with kisser is working great !
Great video. I too have started shooting off the side of my nose and it seems to be okay, but still feels strange. It's just part of getting old i guess. :(
Its a pain in the ass shooting with glasses, I had PRK a few years ago so while my far vision improved, my near vision got worse. I also need both distances corrected and wear progressive lenses. They DO NOT work with a bow because they focus when you tilt your head up or down. I'm good at 20 yds with out the glasses, not so hot past that. I recently bought an EZV sight for hunting, we shall see, pun intended😎
I suggest daily contacts , it changes your world. Of course keep a spare or glasses backup
I have been using a verifier in my peep sight for about 4 or 5 years now and it makes my pins crystal clear but it doesn't make the target and whats beyond it blurry. I don't know where you came up with that. That's what they were designed for.
Oh crap, now you'll have to keep your FOUR EYES open !!!! Welcome to the Ol' Timers Club !!!
There are glasses that can be made so when you turn your head slightly to see thru the sights/ peep your vision is still correct. Ask about that when you get glasses. If possible ha ha, find a shop that keeps clarifiers and verifiers in stock to try. EVERYONE vision is different and its trial error to find what you NEED. It gets very expensive buying multiple parts at $36 each to try. And a pain in the ass with all the shipping etc. Most shops won't have the test kits as there's little profit and time wasted messing with you for such a small sale. GOOD LUCK folks
Good god I'm so glad this isn't actually a "me" problem. I'm going to have to play around with anchor points and adjust the way I've shot for years so I can see better with glasses. Sometimes I have trouble getting my peep lined up so I can see through my lenses and the peep without it being in the top corner of my frame.
It took me several weeks if not months to hammer out all the details. I still screw up time to time.
I use glasses, but am contemplating shooting without. Use the glasses to set the sight, and then take them off for the shot. I struggle with them fogging up in damp and/or hot conditions, since, as you mention, the glasses need to be propped up closer to the face than normal. I also struggle with getting both sight pin and target to both be in focus at the same time. I can only do one or the other, not both. Using a clarifier and a 6x scope with a single centre 3mm orange dot. Fibres on their own do not work, they are just too small, even at their brightest.
I have a 2x magnified lens with my glasses. I found this is a good combination. I use an Apex covert pro single pin sight. I also use the nose button with a 1/4 inch peep sight.
No clarifier right? Whats your age? I'm just now starting to need glasses to see better at distance, driving or on my motorcycle at night. I"m thinking I need a 4x? and hopefully NOT a clarifier also.
No clarifier. I am 47
I have trifocals now for 3 years what I’ve found is the bigger frame or better , using a peep and nose button the worst problem is fogging up because yes deer like the cooler weather, and rain well that’s no fun with glasses. Maybe it’s because I have a 31;5 to 32” draw length depending on the bow is why I can see my sight 👍✌🏻🇺🇸
I try to have my head as straight forward as possible and actually I have found a kisser button to be helpful... Last part - Practice as much as you can.. Especially with bifocals LOL And after time you will remember to give your glasses a push up before you draw or you can actually sneak a thumb over and do it with a bit of let down.
Anchor sight!
Anchor sight is great. It should be separate video about it.
I hunt with contacts but practice with both, I keep my glasses high on my nose and can see through the peep fine but I have low RX -1.75 on right eye.
They have verifier peeps now with different lens’ to adjust so the whole picture is clear
Right now, I want to give some tips for you people with glasses. 1. Shoot a lot, the more you shoot the more you get used to it. 2. You might need to change your anchor point. Some days I feel comfortable with the tip of the nose on the string other times I like it on the side of the nose, if you still want to keep the string on the tip of the nose, what you can do is to put your frames all the way up and shoot that way so you don't have trouble with your glasses being in the way of your peep. I have better eyes than most people who need glasses and bifocals, so I don't personally need a verifier, obviously if your pins are blurring up than that's a sign you need a verifier. 3. Hooded peep? I don't really like shooting in the sun with glasses, for hunters, it gives away your location if your lens is reflecting light. I just hate shooting in the sun because it gets real annoying, light reflection can make it real hard for me to see my peep, so hooded peeps can help. 4. (applies to some target shooters with magnifying lenses) Clean your lenses! Both in your scope (if you have a lens) and your glasses! Clarity is very important and if you can't seen a darn thing and you're in a low light target venue or you're hunting in low light, you can't make out your targets! If you're running out of glasses fluid or just don't even want to get it, windex works fine for both. Hope this helps some of you!
I am looking to get into archery and get a compound bow. My biggest concern is my vision. I wear glasses , I do need to get a exam again for new lenses. Also have a slight lazy eye when focusing. So there feels like there are some obstacles . Hopefully I can manage
My glasses are useless when hunting, the humidity here in southern Louisiana just ruins them early morning or late afternoon. If I go to my local 3d range mid-day I can shoot with my glasses on with no issues. I've had to learn to shoot without them on, luckily it's my far-away vision that sucks so anything inside 40 yards is still clear.
Welcome to my world lol. I shoot with glasses on. Heck, if I take them off I can't even see the target never mind my pins lol. I personally found shortening my draw length half an inch helped a lot.
I hunted for years instincty with glasses but since I had eye surgery I'm going to try a peep sight since I don't have to wear glasses any longer I will let you know how it goes
Archery hunting for 30 years with glasses.
Face mask is generally loose fitting and always gets slid down before the shot. Right eye dominant and shoot with both eyes open. Switched to a nose button this year and love it. I kept my kisser on and removed my peep. Rarely shoot beyond 25 yards. This year I've harvested 6 deer in the 6 to 12 yard range from 16'-20'. I align my pins just to the left of my string. Longer bow 34" ata. Draw length may be a touch short and overall is short at 26.5". @60lbs. One last point that may help me is 3 pins. I have a customized sword sight with very larger diameter 15 yard pin and the next size smaller for my 25 & 35 yard pin. All green so super bright.
AJA you provide unique content and usually learn something. I need to check out aligning string to riser after the season ends in PA.
I have to shorten my draw length some in order to touch the tip of my nose to the string and not have the corner of my glasses get in the way. It’s worth it for better eyesight.
I practice with glasses and without glasses and when I hunt I always use glasses and I have no problem
Ugh....vision issues have been a problem for returning to Archery and has been a bug issue for Firearms. I'm Right eye dominant....BUT, My right eye is my issue. P*stol sh**ting, I rotate my chin to my right shoulder, pick up my sight with my left eye. I have to make an appointment with my eye doctor.
I haven't shot a bone 32 years. I used to shoot with no sights. I decided to get another bow and start shooting again. I wear bifocals now I'm having trouble because close up things are blurry distance is good. So looking through the peep to the pins and putting those pins on a Target I'm having difficulty I'm trying to find a way away or method to where this will work
Great video! You gave some options I haven't considered. Thank you. How often do you hunt in Indiana? I'm in northwest Indiana. There's a lot of deer up here.
First time was this year! First ever out of state trip for me.
Nathan, how consistent do you find the new anchor with the peep? I could see some inconsistencies for myself.
I have not seen a drop in accuracy. Although I haven't been shooting like I usually do with how weird this Fall has been. But I've been hitting everything I'm aiming at so I'll take it!
Help me out. I wear trifocals. I need to look through the bottom for the peep, middle for the pins and top for the deer. It is hell to get old.
I got contacts for distance and carry a set of cheap readers on my shirt collar to see up close...my tri-focals just didnt work for me ...what a difference...really helped me after my eyesight got worse with age...I feel for ya brother
Great videos
Glad you like them!
I wear progressive lenses and it forced me to change my anchor point so I opted to go with a verifier. The deer come in all blurry but I see clearly where I want to hit the spot with the verifier. When I release I have no idea where I hit but I am grouping better than I did when I could see. Maybe it will reduce my buck fever? I'll not even know if the deer has horns or not. Hahahaha
That's what I have to do
I’m legally blind, particularly my dominant eye(depth perception, peripheral vision, extreme light sensitivity). Do you think a kisser button and the EZ V sight could help?
I learned to shoot a bow while wearing glasses and it is not a problem for me
People shoot with glasses on! Push them to your face an leave both eyes open. Youll see two pins in your vision. If youre pulling bow back with right hand then you will use the left pin in your vision
Full frame!
Don't wear a smaller size frame so that can get in the way. Bigger works better.
Well spoken
I've just got used to it, it's not really something I had to deal with and I've been wearing glasses forever
What about making your DL a little longer?
Glasses suck that is all there is to it. I have a pretty bad site, 5.5 diopter. I practice target only shoot traditional bow for fun but mostly to practice for hunting. I don’t care about groups right on a target as that translates to nothing when hunting. I only care if I can get the general heart/lung target area. And to be honest I don’t need crystal clear viewing to do that.
You can get a set of glass made for shooting they only good for shooting and not every day
I have been wearing glasses all my life never really had a problem probably because never had to change my problem is binoculars because it is a pain to take my glasses of to see through them without seeing double so I switch to a monocular
Couldn't agree more on the binoculars! That actually has been the biggest pain in my life moving to glasses.
I wear glasses. The secret is,....get out of the class your in and use an X-4 sight with an clarifier and just ditch the glasses Lol.
Seriously though I do wear some light tent target glasses for safety.
After seeing the second half of your video, I see you are miles ahead of me. Your experience puts you in a master class. P.S. you will really hate turning 40 when you have to wear bifocals. 🏹🤠👍
I turn head a hair more to left both eyes open, and use a kisser button and peep
how do you shoot 6 power for targeT?
and with 1 eye closed cuz of double picture?
I shoot a 6x lens with a clarifier. Use a blinder for double vision whether it's target or not.
Been wearing and shooting with glasses since I was a teenager. You get used to it.
Fogging in the cold is always an issue, and blurred/double vision has always been a problem when shooting both eyes open, so I instnctively close my left, unless I'm point-shooting a pistol, or tracking a clay.
A good optometrist or optician is always a bonus. Especially if they're a shooter/archer. They'll get your focal point dialed right in if you run a stand-alone pair of glasses for shooting.
I think nat Garman could really benefit from something like this
EZV rock
Jesse broadwater uses just one eye for aiming. As do i.
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I was wondering if you have been busted more by deer since you started hunting with glasses.
I am also blind as a bat, but I have noticed that I get busted all the time now since I started wearing my glasses. My glasses have shade protection and go dark like sunglasses in the sun.
I am wondering if the deer are seeing some kind of glare. Even does are busted me often
I honestly don't know. Since moving to saddle hunting my pick off rate has dropped drastically since 2018. Glasses came in the middle of that and I didn't see it tick up.
I have progressive lenses which I found causes problems. After thinking about it, I believe it is because I have to make minor tilts of my head to adjust the strength of the lens. I found that I actually am far better off completely removing my glasses when I shoot.
I had to get a “line” bifocal. The progressive caused all kinds of issues. My 3D suffered severely. If you get new lenses, have them drop the bifocal line 10mm. You can still use it, but it’s out of the way. It helped me tremendously.
@@garyjones5093 Thanks for the idea! I'll have to give that a try - I'm about due for new glasses anyhow.
@@wmlgivens . It works great. You will drive yourself crazy trying to shoot with Progressive lens, just trust me on that one.
@@garyjones5093 It's already driven me crazy - that's why I switched to shooting without glasses at all.
@@wmlgivens Now you have a better alternative. Glad I could help. I struggled getting info when I was having troubles, until someone told me. Not a lot of good info out there on glasses. Also, if you ever bounce back and forth, you’ll see a small difference in arrow impact. About 12 clicks on a target sight (left and right). I’m sure due to the curvature of the lens in the glasses. Just another FYI.
I used to shoot with glasses, I got Lasik surgery. Kinda the nuclear option, but it legitimately changed my life.
Shoot the middle Circle
shooting better withh glasses and can hold more steady
But can't shoot Thursday a scope with my Glasses and don't need to
I could never shoot with glasses. My rx is strong and almost always full frame.