murfys69law Report post Posted June 5, 2014 As we get older I guess some of us need glasses to read the paper, books or just about anything. I have found that when I have taken my rifles or bow out to sight them in or just practice, I find it harder to focus on the target. If I don't use reading glasses I can't see the crosshairs but I see the target. (farsighted I guess) If I use them I see the crosshairs but the target is somewhat blurry. I have tried to adjust the back focus on the gun which helped a little but I really have to physically push my self to see the whole picture. I shoot with a very good scope, Nikon Monarch. This is quite disheartening as I don't want to miss or wound a good animal or paper punch a group and wonder is it me or the gun. Any suggestions would be greatly appreciated. I see a lot of you in your pictures wearing glasses so there must be a remedy. Thanks all. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rossislider Report post Posted June 5, 2014 I wear glasses. I'd be tripping every 10 feet while hiking if I didn't. In the heat of the moment I'd never remember to take them off for a shot, and if I did remember I'm probably end up stepping on them during the post shot excitement. The trick is to find a scope with longer eye relief to maximize the distance between your glasses and the eyepiece. A good muzzle brake will also make a big distance in minimizing the recoil so that the scope doesn't get kicked back into your glasses. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
azgutpile Report post Posted June 5, 2014 What technique did you use when you focused your scope? The only thing you should really worry about focusing is the reticle. Point the scope at a light object, or sky and quickly glance into the scope and see if the reticle is sharp. If it isn't, try adjusting the scope with 1/4 - 1/2 turns until it is. Don't look thru the scope for very long, your eyes will adjust to the scope and you want the opposite to happen. The other thing to consider is the alignment of the scope to your eye... Start taking note of where you cheek sits on the stock and how your glasses are sitting on your face. Try to be consistent with all of your shots. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
murfys69law Report post Posted June 5, 2014 What technique did you use when you focused your scope? The only thing you should really worry about focusing is the reticle. Point the scope at a light object, or sky and quickly glance into the scope and see if the reticle is sharp. If it isn't, try adjusting the scope with 1/4 - 1/2 turns until it is. Don't look thru the scope for very long, your eyes will adjust to the scope and you want the opposite to happen. The other thing to consider is the alignment of the scope to your eye... Start taking note of where you cheek sits on the stock and how your glasses are sitting on your face. Try to be consistent with all of your shots. Been there-Tried that. I will get it to where it looks good sometimes but other times I have to pull away and reset myself. I just cant find a comfortable fix,,,,other that what was suggested LASIK..that takes money which is in short supply. now. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
camoremi Report post Posted June 5, 2014 For the bow. Some people use a clarifier it's like a lens in the peep. I started wearing glasses recently I didn't need a clarifier but I did have to change where I anchor to be able to get a full site picture Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
murfys69law Report post Posted June 5, 2014 I will try these suggestions,,lasik may have to wait,,I guess thats the price we pay for getting older. Thanks all for sharing. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mocha1545 Report post Posted June 5, 2014 Try multi-focal contacts. They work great for me. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
murfys69law Report post Posted June 5, 2014 Try multi-focal contacts. They work great for me. Wow..Don't know if I could do contacts. I have a real aversion to having something in my eyes. Never tried them but I guess it's worth a shot..or miss lol Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
creek hunter Report post Posted June 6, 2014 There is a product that is basically a piece of opaque plastic with a small hole in the middle that you can stick on your glasses like a oil change sticker on your windshield. The peep hole allows you to once again focus. Sort of like a pin hole camera. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
murfys69law Report post Posted June 6, 2014 There is a product that is basically a piece of opaque plastic with a small hole in the middle that you can stick on your glasses like a oil change sticker on your windshield. The peep hole allows you to once again focus. Sort of like a pin hole camera. Do you have any info on the name or manufacturer of the product? That would be great. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
