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Aggie1993
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both open

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Phil 4:13 "I can do all things through Christ who gives me strength."

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cdworks
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both open

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C.D.Works

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Blackhawk
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It is certainly better to shoot with 2 eyes open for the vast majority of us. The targets will look larger as well as closer. Even on moving targets, they will appear to be moving more slowly.

Remember that our eyes are used to working together as we move about and do our daily tasks, such as walking, driving a vehicle, etc.

BUT, keeping only one eye open while shooting is still better than closing both eyes. [bigsmyl]

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Both open [thumbsup]

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Both open

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Widowbender
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Both open...unless I'm half asleep [knothead]

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LEOPARD
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Both eyes open.....

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Nigel Ivy

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Grant Young
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Both open...
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Doc Nock
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Jay Kidwell's book on "Instinctive Archery" really deals with the one or two eye open thing pretty well.

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I shoot with both open, always have, always will. [Smile]

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BubbaETT - aka Sara

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Big Dave
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Both open.

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Bob Macioch
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Thanks Guys
I just came back from a practice session and here what I got out of it.
If I cant the bow I shoot much better with both eyes open.
If I don't cant the bow I shoot much better with one eye closed.
To me its much more natural to cant the bow when shooting instinctive.
Thanks for all your thoughts
Best
Bob

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Hunt for you! Dont worry what others will say,if your happy with what you shoot who really cares what anyone else thinks.You will be happier in the long run and hunting will remain the fun way to get meat for your entire life.Enjoy the journey

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John3
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Both open in order to "pick" a spot correctly.


JDS III

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"There is no excellence in Archery without great labor".
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It's settled then the EYES have it.

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Shawn Rackley
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i leave both open pulling the string back .right before anchor i close my left to center up the shot. just seems to help me aim .
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