Shooting with opens.

[gtfreight]

I've just bought a little Springer for using with open sights. Anyway I've not really used opens for 40 years when my eyes were young, so I went to the range yesterday with my "new to me" toy and my variofocal glasses (which are fine for 10 metre pistol shooting).
I was shooting at 20-25 yards aiming at 1" targets and I found it really difficult with my glasses on and had to push them hard into my face, I also had to alter my position so I could look down the sight line.
When I returned home I tried some reading glasses but couldn't make out the target.
The only solution I can think of is to buy some "Dennis Taylor" type snooker glasses.
Does anyone have any other suggestions?

[Vernal]

I've got a pair of "Dennis Taylor" glasses Gary, but even with them on I find it difficult to get a clear enough picture of the target at 25 yds to ensure an accurate shot, so it is 15 yds only on opens for me.

Best wishes, Michael

[T 20]

Does anyone have any other suggestions?

Buy a Scope.

[gtfreight]

Thanks Michael and Mick,
I was having limited success out to 25yds and quite enjoyed the challenge.
The gun is a HW30 which I bought for open sight use without realising what I have since discovered with my lack of compatibility with my eyes.
Ive just ordered a Hawke 2-7×32ao for it, will I get away with low mounts or will I need mediums?
Gary.

[Scott.]

Unfortunately the way varifocals are made they blend out towards the top and sides (IE you will not get perfect distance vision)
I bought a set of single vision distance lenses for my open sight shooting, they make a huge difference.

Head down to your local optician you'll probably get some cheap frames on sale
or just check online for deals.

Good luck

[Robet]

Thanks Michael and Mick,
I was having limited success out to 25yds and quite enjoyed the challenge.
The gun is a HW30 which I bought for open sight use without realising what I have since discovered with my lack of compatibility with my eyes.
Ive just ordered a Hawke 2-7×32ao for it, will I get away with low mounts or will I need mediums?
Gary.

I have the Hawke Airmax 2-7×32ao on mine using what I believe are low mounts - i.e. 11/4inches (28mm) from centre of scope to base of mount, gives 4mm clearance at objective.
Works really well with that size scope.

[gtfreight]

I have the Hawke Airmax 2-7×32ao on mine using what I believe are low mounts - i.e. 11/4inches (28mm) from centre of scope to base of mount, gives 4mm clearance at objective.
Works really well with that size scope.

Thanks for that. I thought a low mount would fit but wasn't sure because of the larger diameter of the AO.

[les allam]

I got my Hw30s as a alternative to my main Bell target rifle, using the open sights.I hope to see you ringing the bell with your 30s at the next Bash.
Atb
Les..