Harold
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Post by Harold on May 13, 2016 10:50:10 GMT
Noticing that many shooters are using the peep sights method vs the red dot. Being new I like the added vision of the red dot. Was just wondering if
there is a reason that peep sights are more popular. Is it a personal thing , could red dot bring you better scores.
Just looking to improve my shooting
Harold
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Post by Jim-Falotico on May 14, 2016 0:51:46 GMT
Harold:
Interesting topic and a very valid question.
I'll make you a deal Harold.
Rather than offer you a detailed answer to your question here I would prefer to help you
at the range.
One on one and I'll go out on a limb, I'll show you techniques that will improve your score, guaranteed.
Red Dot, Peep or Iron Sights doesn't matter just apply the method and that's it.
Best regards:
Jim Falotico
Semper Fi
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Post by spiderwebb on May 14, 2016 15:55:08 GMT
Jim, can you help me apply some techniques that will allow me not to choke in competition?
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Post by Jim-Falotico on May 14, 2016 20:39:27 GMT
Bonnie:
No problem, the first thing you need to overcome is the word "competition", it doesent exist.
Personally, I get more enjoyment helping members with things that they never think of.
See you soon:
Jim Falotico
Semper Fi
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Post by A6BN on Jul 13, 2016 19:13:05 GMT
I like the use of red dots just for visibility of the sight picture. I have tried several different brands, and currently use a Bushnell sight that has 4 different reticles in red or green.
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Post by gregory on Jul 13, 2016 23:42:04 GMT
Best to try both and see what works the best for you. A lot of rifle shooters seem to prefer the peep sight, but some like Jim F. likes a red dot for rifle. I prefer a red dot for pistols (especially offhand), with most pistols, the alignment of the front post and rear sight takes a lot of concentration, and is difficult for lots of folks to master. Then you have the hold position to contend with (center, 6 O'clock, or Sub 6).
Red Dot:
Pros: The red dot eliminates alignment issues and where to hold, which simplifies things. For me personally, my offhand pistol score went up 10 points when I switched to a red dot.
Cons: The dot movement is more prominent, than with open sights and can bother some folks.
Takes battery power, so you need an extra set a of batteries with you.
Sometimes hard to see in bright light conditions, but they do have multiple intensity settings.Hope that helps, It works for some, and others, not so well. Give them both a try and decide your preference.
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Post by Jim-Falotico on Jul 14, 2016 0:40:02 GMT
Greg:
Great job with the info.
This is a discussion that actually brings us back to the basics.
I have always been instructed to first, understand the use of iron (open sights).
Gain proficientcy by using this thenique first.
This brings us squarely into the basic fundamentals of marksmanship.
Iron sights focuses all of your concentration on alignment and keeping that front sight sharp and clear.
Because we can only look at one thing at a time, the most important element in aiming is the front sight.
Let me try to explain.........
There is a rear sight (with a notch) a front sight which is usually a blade or post and the target or bullseye down range.
While attempting to obtain the proper sight alignment and proper sight picture you must do the following;
Raise the pistol, keeping the focus of you're eye on the front sight only.
Remember, you can only focus your eye on only one object at a time.
The front sight should and must always be clear and sharp (in focus).
Your rear sight will be slightly out of focus but you should still be able to center the front sight blade in the notch.
(Try practicing this thenique at home with a safe, unloaded pistol aiming a blank white well lit wall)
Try holding your sight alignment for not more than ten seconds each time you raise the pistol.
Front sight, front sight, front sight........... Am I "clear" on that?
Now it's range time and another thing to not look at, the bullseye itself....
The vast majority of skilled iron sight bullseye shooters use the 6 O'Clock sight picture.
What that means is, after you have achieved your proper sight alignment,
(Front sight centralized in the rear notch and the front sight blade even with the top of the rear sight)
You then make the bullseye sit on top of the front sight, there's a lot going on at this point.
1. Rear sight slightly out of focus.
2. Front sight clear, sharp, in focus.
3. Bullseye out of focus appearing almost as if it was a fuzzy tennis ball hovering right on top of your front sight.
This is called the 6 O:Clock sight picture, if everything seems right the trigger must be pressed in a steady rearward motion.
If the shot cannot be made between 4 to 8 seconds stop, abort the shot and start again.
This is just a small glimpse into shooting bullseye with iron sights.
Congratulations step one complete.......
The next 15 or 20 things that need to be mastered to name a few are:
Stance
Grip
Breathing
Trigger controll
Trigger finger
Concentration
Etc. Etc.
Please, if you or anyone else are at the range while I am don't hesitate to ask for help, I don't claim to know everything
but I'm sure I can offer ideas and theniques that might help.
Red dot shooting is another animal in itself, it might not be the way to go for some in fact it might be more frustrating.
I bet we all learned to drive a stick before the auto trans.
Same situation here with iron vs red dot.......
Even if we shoot that red dot kinda alright, it's always a blast when we can rip through those gears and squeak those tires again.
Semper Fi
Jim Falotico
See you on the line.
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Harold
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Post by Harold on Jul 21, 2016 1:01:59 GMT
Interesting VERY INTERESTING
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