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M14 sharpshooting at Khe Sanh, February 24, 1968.
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M14 sharpshooting at Khe Sanh, February 24, 1968.
But what were/are the rules for sharpshooters/spotters regarding glasses, no disrespect intended, in the US army or are they just doing a bit of "add-hock-sharpshooting"? Obviously the presence of glasses may indicate that neither soldier have the best of eyesight, again no disrespect intended.
These guys could easily just be mudrollers, one guy doing watch and directing his buddy to poke a guy. That's just a stock M14 so I don't think there's anything special. Remember, glasses are corrective lenses. They give you correct vision. I don't think these guys are anything but standard rifle section.Quote:
Originally Posted by Flying10uk
My father and I both shot sharpshooter and we both had glasses when we did. I would have done better if my glasses hadn't been broken.
Bob
I spent a lot of time in really bad weather as a cavalry scout and an infantryman for 20 years wearing glasses. And I always shot expert during qualification rain, shine, or snow.
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Originally Posted by browningautorifle
I qualified expert multiple times with glasses and very poor vision without them.Quote:
Originally Posted by browningautorifle
I had surgery a few years back. Changed everything. I regret not doing it sooner. However, having perfect uncorrected vision makes muscles in your eyes have to work different, and in a way I was not used to causing strain and headaches. My eye doctor gave me +0.5 readers. I couldn't tell the difference with or without them. He said "just trust me"...wouldnt ya know no eyestrain staring at a screen all day or reading all day anymore.
I wear +0.5 in my shooting glasses now too and can hold focus on the front sight post better and longer than before. Even if you don't need them, give some +0.5 or up to +1.0 safety glasses a try when shooting. I bet your performance is better! Glasses aren't just about "correcting". In fact, I have several pairs going up to +1.5. The longer the sight radius, the less power needed to help out.
Bullets flying... taking toll...
There is brass in the air.
A whole different direction this thread took back in '20... https://www.milsurps.com/showthread.php?t=71715
Thanks for that link Jim. That was a good laugh!Quote:
Originally Posted by browningautorifle