This is something that has bothered me for a while. I want to learn to shoot with iron sights. I can shoot a pistol reasonably well with iron sights, but I'm terrible with a rifle. The best way I can describe the problem is this: I can see the target just fine at say, 50 or 100 yards. I can see the front sight just fine. But when I focus on the front sight sharply, the target becomes too blurred - it's hard to tell the difference between centre hold and 6 o clock hold. Obviously no one can focus on both at once - but is it normal for the target to be very blurry when focused on the front sight, or should it only be slightly blurry? I don't know if this is my eyes, or just a matter of getting used to it. Somehow it doesn't seem to be as bad with a pistol, although typically I do that at 25 yards. Closing my left eye seems to improve it slightly, but I find that uncomfortable so I'd like to learn to shoot with both eyes open. In any case, the front sight is clearer with both open.
My vision isn't perfect - I know I have astigmatism in my left eye, but it's not so bad that I need glasses (I passed a test for a driver's license recently). I've never worn any kind of correction and never had problems reading or driving. I do a lot of driver's license eye tests because I move a lot.
So, how does the target look to you at 50 or 100 yards when you're focusing on the front sight, and do you have any tips on how to improve the clarity? Thanks!
My vision isn't perfect - I know I have astigmatism in my left eye, but it's not so bad that I need glasses (I passed a test for a driver's license recently). I've never worn any kind of correction and never had problems reading or driving. I do a lot of driver's license eye tests because I move a lot.
So, how does the target look to you at 50 or 100 yards when you're focusing on the front sight, and do you have any tips on how to improve the clarity? Thanks!