Monday, November 7, 2016

The “Eyes” Have It


Monday, February 16, 2015
eyepalThis is an introduction to a product called the EyePal Peep Sight System.  It’s a simple little device that will help any shooter or bowyer see the target more clearly which should translate into better shooting and higher scores.  No training is involved and the unit is self-contained, ready to go as soon as it arrives.  So what is this amazing little device and how does it work?  It is a disc of a type of self-clinging plastic with a small aperture hole in the middle.  It affixes to your clean shooting glasses (or reading glasses under your shooting glasses if need be) directly in your sight picture.  It can easily be lifted off and repositioned as needed for the optimal sight picture, or for storing it back in its contact lens-style case.  Should it start to lose its ability to cling, simply rub it across some polyester clothing to build up static.  How it works is basic optical science: The human eye and brain have difficulty working together to focus on more than 2 things where near and far objects are involved.  Example: rear sight, front sight and a target.  The bad news is it gets worse as your eyes age.  Also, the eye can only focus on one image plane at a time and as it tries to range between the rear sight, front sight and target, eyestrain results.  The EyePal allows your eye and brain to work together to clearly see all 3.  In the consumer optical trade the EyePal is referred to as an “autorefractor” allowing many common vision challenges to be overcome by increasing the depth of field.  It transmits an undistorted small image through to the pupil.  Not exactly a new concept in that peep sights have been around for more than a hundred years.  However, with the EyePal the peep sight travels with you, the shooter, and is equally useful with iron sights, dot sights and even low power scopes.  You have the option of shooting with both eyes open as well, another method to help alleviate strain when holding on target.
Invented by Charlie Summers, an optical researcher with MIT, the EyePal can be beneficial to any shooter, young or old, excellent vision or not.  The EyePal comes in 3 configurations: one for handgunners or bowyers (has a slightly larger aperture), one for rifle and the Master Kit which contains one each of the rifle and pistol EyePal.  It has also been approved for use in CMP sanctioned matches.  The kits are available through their website at www.eyepalusa.com for $29.95 per set and come with a money back policy if you aren’t satisfied with the product. Our friends at www.airgunsofarizona.com would consider carrying the EyePal in stock if there is enough interest from the readership, so let them know.  It’s one of those “why didn’t I think of this” gadgets that you soon learn you can’t live without…
Until next time; remember to exercise and protect your freedoms or risk losing them.

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