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Dominant Eye or Master Eye


No matter if you are shooting a rifle, shotgun or

handgun, you will first need to determine your

dominant or master eye.

 

The "dominant eye" is the eye you use for sighting

purposes.

 

The dominant eye is the stronger of your two eyes.

The dominant eye will judge speed and range, and

accurately than your other eye.

 

 

They are right-handed,

your instructor may wish you to mount the rifle or

shotgun on your left shoulder instead of the

right shoulder. This can make the difference

missing the target. Between hitting or

To find out which is your dominant eye,

point your finger at a distant object

with both eyes open. First close one

eye and then the other.

 

Your finger will remain lined up with

the object when your dominant eye is open.

This is just one of many methods to

determine your dominant eye.

Your instructor will be able to

help you determine which of your eyes is the

dominant eye.