Tuesday, March 17, 2015

Poodle Shooter

This is my problem. I have macular degeneration in my right eye since 2005. It hasn't worsened but I’m now left eye dominant.

Since I was never much good with a handgun, this is no big deal. I’m still able to hit a paper plate at twenty feet.

In 2014 I needed, and received, a pacemaker in my left chest. The cardiologist says no to shooting a long gun left handed, anything with recoil. Does this mean I’m restricted to a poodle shooter?


I would like to hear from others who may have this problem or anyone with good suggestions. 
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6 comments:

  1. ScottyMarch 18, 2015 at 6:44 AM

    Have ever shot any of the many variations of the AR-15? Not much recoil there but, the amount of recoil is in the eye of the beholder. Prices are coming down too.

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  2. Well Seasoned FoolMarch 18, 2015 at 7:47 AM

    Around here they are referred to as "poodle shooters". The few I've fired had little felt recoil plus I can always add a recoil pad. Another possibility is a left hand Savage in .223.

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  3. AmiMarch 18, 2015 at 8:10 PM

    Can't you just walk up with your kid gloves and slap people?

    ::ducking:::

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    1. Well Seasoned FoolMarch 18, 2015 at 10:54 PM

      That is one solution. Not a good solution, but a solution. I'm sure a coyote would be scared off.

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  4. Momma FargoMarch 24, 2015 at 9:13 AM

    Oh dang. I am left handed with long guns. How about using a shooting stand? Nuts. I got nothing.

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  5. Momma FargoMarch 24, 2015 at 9:13 AM

    Oh dang. I am left handed with long guns. How about using a shooting stand? Nuts. I got nothing.

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