This
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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