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Shooting glasses

#1 Post by Dann77 »

Hi all I am new to shooting small bore I have just started shooting prone indoor at 25 yards I ware glasses for driving mainly for seeing distance would it be worth looking into shooting glasses with the single lense fitted where would be the best place to find out about them
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#2 Post by daman »

Your optometrist should be able to help if your happy to speak to them about your hobby.

Alternatively if you're ever down at Bisley (don't see you location in your sig) then try

http://www.stewardsportsglasses.co.uk/

but I think you need to book i advance.
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#3 Post by North Star »

I believe Edenkillie Shooting Supplies have a good range of glasses. Most opticians will be happy to supply a suitable lens.
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#4 Post by Dann77 »

Thanks I will speak to my optitions about lenses see what they say
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#5 Post by Rockhopper »

I personally don't wear glasses but I know a few that do and my advice would be to consult a specialist optician for your lens or at least go to someone who understands the needs of shooters. When I've spoken to the likes of Specsavers etc they seem to to think that its the target that needs to be in sharp focus rather than the front sight.
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Agree to use someone who understands the specific requirements of shooting.

Stewards are only at Bisley during the main Fullbore and Smallbore meetings (during July & August). I think they're based in Bristol outside of those times.

Gary Alexander, owner/manager at Specsavers Newbury, is himself an international shooter and optician to a great many top level shots. Request Gary specifically, and book a double appointment.

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Thanks that's very help full I will looking to doing that
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I managed to find a set of Knobloch frames on eBay then got advice from a good optician to get the lens made up.
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#9 Post by 20series »

If you wear glasses for distance then I doubt you'll need for shooting.

Bear in mind you need to focus on the front sight element shooting lenses are normally set for about a 1.5M focal length.

But a mentioned worth talking to an optician who understands what is required.

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#10 Post by 1066 »

The whole essence of shooting glasses is to enable you to look through the centre of the required lens and at the correct angle while you are looking through the sights while in your normal shooting position. As the requirements are so variable, pistol, prone rifle, standing rifle, right/left eye etc. most shooting specs are multi adjustable.


As 20series says, for prone smallbore you may get on perfectly well with your normal distance glasses (or none at all) until you get to the point where you know it's your vision holding you back, not your technique, by then you will have a better idea of what you actually need.


Shooting specs aren't cheap - The Varga range are fairly basic with a non adjustable frame or nose piece for around £75, a full set of Champions may cost well over £300
https://www.ebay.ie/itm/Varga-Shooting- ... 0325875707
https://www.intershoot.co.uk/acatalog/C ... --624.html

Remember - these are without a lens.


If you are looking for a fully adjustable set that won't break the bank then I make these - and can customise them to you your requirements if you have any special needs. If you only need a simple correction lens I can also supply and fit these from +.5 to +3.5 diopters.

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