I just got an upgrade on my vision prescription, and I'm going to get new lenses. I'd like to hear from anyone who uses shooting glasses what color lenses work the best for them. I've got plenty of frames, Post 4, Dicot and Randolph, so I'm just gonna pick one and call a good lens company. I appreciate the forum and any help you can offer.
Lens color for shooting glasses
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I just got an upgrade on my vision prescription, and I'm going to get new lenses. I'd like to hear from anyone who uses shooting glasses what color lenses work the best for them. I've got plenty of frames, Post 4, Dicot and Randolph, so I'm just gonna pick one and call a good lens company. I appreciate the forum and any help you can offer.
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When I first started shooting trap I was told by an opthamologist to go with the lightest color without squinting.If you are a one eyed shooter or use a magic dot then just have the script put in the one lense if these glasses are for shooting only.
Its good to experiment with other colors, but in the end you will only use 2 colors.
Its good to experiment with other colors, but in the end you will only use 2 colors.
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as I get older, I need more light so the lighter lenses work best for me. Aslo depends on how the field is placed relative to the rising sun. my go to is a rose color and light yellow.
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I used purple lenses for years with great sucess, but now that I'm older I'm finding a bronze lens works much better.
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Lens colors enhance targets differently for all of us. I would suggest trying to find someone with a set of non-prescription lens in various colors and see what brightens up the targets best for you. You can then get your prescription filled in that color.
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Thanks to everyone. Carl, good advice re trying colors. I've been doing a little of that, and I'm leaning toward lighter tones. I appreciate you guys.
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I have about four different colors, but more & more I find myself using medium yellow. Headhunter might be on to something.
Everyone’s eyes are different. Over the years I tried several colors out to see which made the targets “pop” out more. That’s what helped me decide on a color - lighter rose / vermillion worked best for me. I also have a light yellow for those few times it is overcast.
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I have two sets of lenses with my Randolph glasses. Clear and target orange.
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You also need to check the lens color towards the color of target your shooting. so look thru a few colors till you find the perfect match. good luck and shoot well.
My advice is to order your prescription lenses right from Decot. I get mine in all 3 ColorMag lenses.
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I like purple for green or orange targets. I have light, medium and dark purple. I rarely use the dark purple. So I will most likely not order that again when my scrip changes.
I also have a light yellow lenses for heavy over cast days and shooting at night under the lights.
Jason
I also have a light yellow lenses for heavy over cast days and shooting at night under the lights.
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I'm assuming your current frames are for prescription lenses. If not, prescription lenses won't fit, they are thicker. As me how I know. Fortunately, L&M Lenses called me before they filled the order. [emoji41]
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Try different colors to determine what works best for you.
What works for me may not be what is right for you.
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