Shooting Glasses Explained

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[@FourT6and22]

"If you damage your eyes, your sight's gone." Brilliant words of wisdom to live by

[@jeetts59]

Interesting video. The problem I have is I need prescription glasses to shoot

[@black5f]

An old guy who passed away some time ago said to me "Foresight is better than no sight". So it's EN 166. Spectacles can only reach category F, that is firing a 6mm steel ball weighing 0.86g travelling at maximum 45 m/s. Clay is the worse becasue everyone is looking up at the clay. The bits are normally falling at slow speed but spinning violently.

[@parrisgeorge9708]

David thanks for a decent and informative video. You're 110%+ correct on the safety aspect for shooting glasses. I've been involved in several activities where good eye protection is warranted. Cycling, Skiing, Shooting both clay target as well as rifle and pistol on a hot range. I use RX glasses and have a fair amount of money tied up in the various glasses I use. I run a couple different Oakley and Smith Optics glasses on the rifle and pistol range when I'm instructing. I'll be wearing them for 8-10 hours a day in this arena and there are several things about the models I have that make for a less fatiguing yet very good protection. The pairs that I have are all very light with flexible frames and lenses that provide a good amount of coverage and wrap. I like other instructors have taken the occasional splash back of dirt, mud, or other foreign material during close range training. That's also why a cap along with eye and ear protection are required. I have seen a 40 caliber case get between a shooters skin and glasses in the past. Oakley and Smith Optics are known quality glasses that are available with rx lenses. They also although not cheap won't break the bank. I have used both Decot and Randolph Ranger glasses with RX lenses for 25+ years. Both companies build a quality product with the Randolph glasses being a bit better. The frames and lenses of the Randolph glasses are just a higher quality and I find the adjustable nose piece a very nice feature. I run the traditional Ranger frame which makes swapping lenses easy. I can run my Randolph lenses in the Decot frames as well due to the frame design. For color given where I live and shoot in Upstate NYS I tend to default to Purple with our orange targets. If the light is flat and poor I'll put in either a light Orange or light Yellow. Randolph has just come out with some new lenses that I hear give Pilla a strong challenge. I've tried some of the Pilla glasses and at least for me the tints didn't work as well as my Randolph or even Oakley glasses. That just comes down to how my eyes perceive color. You brought up another very good point about how high the glasses have to sit on the face so we're not looking into the frame or over the glasses while actually shooting. Part of the reason I and other shooters I know run traditional Decot or Ranger glasses is because of how high the glasses can be setup so we're looking through the lens. My Oakley glasses other than one pair with thick nose pieces all sit too low for the shotgun sports many times. The Smith Optics have an adjustable nose piece so that pair can also sit high enough for me. Other good quality brands that I've seen work on the clay ranges locally are Rudy Project, Tifosi, ESS, as well as several other lower priced safety glasses that are a shield style that sit high enough. The thing to be aware of with brands that don't have a strong tie to the shooting sports is that many of them won't have tints that are appropriate. Many sport and safety glasses will tend to be too dark or strong For people like me that need an RX be aware that several brands have an RX adapter which on first look seems like a good idea. The problem is that these adapters often have a smaller area where our vision is corrected. They also add additional surfaces for light to reflect off of as well as depending on how they fit in the frame they may be close enough to the face that the eye lashes come in contact with the RX insert. That's why I've gone with the RX brands I have.

[@keithhaynes8079]

Thank you again David.

[@shaneroper7530]

Brought a set of castellani glasses on David’s recommendation and I can’t recommend them enough. Had a set of the evolution glasses to start and yes they are fantastic glasses for the money but the castellani are next level in terms of super clear, sharp lenses.

[@geetarz1]

If you want prescription shooting glasses - the ZS Sport glasses from JHS are brilliant. Simon sorted out getting the thinner, flatter lenses in for my fairly strong prescription. I had the clear lenses to make sure I was happy with them, recently ordered some purple ones. Simon is great to deal with, and the glasses are top notch but not daft prices

[@boygeorge3204]

Good video, myself I use Revision Sawfly glasses, issued to UK army, 30gbp and comes with 3 lenses (clear / yellow / solar), able to adjust to fit, all day comfort.

[@henrybaillie-hamilton9453]

Great video, always greatful to your Dad with hearing and eye safety, he was well ahead of a lot of shooting organisation. Buysecs direct Thatcham do proper shooting frames, adjustable at the bridge, made in Japan, with clear prescription lenses for £100 or any tint you like for £140.00. they also a range of pellet proof materials. All work is carried out in house, including eye test at Thatcham. So nice to have Frames that can click up and down at the bridge, with big shooting frames. They took about 3/4 days, to make and tint my shooting specs. Very professional.

[@shootingwithmitch5921]

Good vid, I went through several "el cheapo" shooting glasses before I settled on Evolutions. They were really good with a good selection of colours to choose from and they don't break the budget (you can get a set of four lenses and frames for about £50) and are I think the best choice for a beginner. But for all that Evos are good, if you are serious and have the cash Pilla's are much much better. I find that their colour boosting/negation and superb clarity make for a real advantage letting me acquire targets faster and making them stand out against a variety of backgrounds. The kicker with them is the cost £560 for three sents of lenses one set of frames and a box, so not ideal for a beginner and real thought and has to be put into your choice of lens colours.

[@StikkyWood]

A couple of subjects to expand on. Lens colour selection and prescription shooting glasses options.

[@rosserpace3602]

What about Pilla?

[@5_star_stays]

The best Shooting Glasses that I have found that are a reasonable price are from Xsight Sport. All the lens colours you'll ever need, comfortable and most importantly they are crystal clear.

[@rhysferrier1106]

I had evolution edges for a while but now moved to xsightsport more down the pilla looking and I find them better . But evolution ones are good .

[@AnthonyNewman-pq3el]

pilla 540s prescription very expensive but the very best !! see edd lyons no pun intended ! 🤓

[@michael506]

Oakley Prizms are awesome. Their “golf” prism lenses are great. Same with their “field”. Not sure how much they are in the UK. In the US they go for about $120. I have the Radar EV. Great for IPSC handgun as well as Clays. Colours just pop. Great alternative to Pilla.

[@DFox-ud3gx]

Safety first, always David I use R E Rangers shooting glasses

[@STW1964]

Hi David, what about those of us that are just starting out but wear prescription glasses? On my first lesson I was looking over the rim as you said, but also I have left eye dominance and my teacher put tape on my left lens to compensate. Would think I need a set of glasses that go over my prescription glasses with a permanent black dot to correct my left eye dominance. Any thoughts as to what's best?

[@codyleejones5317]

Thanks! Great video! Do some glasses actually change the point of aim? I've noticed with any of my cheaper glasses that the target moves as I slide them on and off. Is that a cheap glasses thing? Is it just the top of the glasses where they are thinner that cause that unusual phenomenon? Thanks again!

[@750vfrman]

Here in the UK I get my shooting tinted glasses from either All Eyes or JHS. Same German Frame (Menrad) used to be branded, Zeiss. Similar design to Davids RE frame. And no not several hundred pounds. As my prescription is of the order of +4.75 I get super thin to fit. Cost in the region of, £180.00. Pillar 5-7 hundred pounds & not suited to my prescription (unless inserts) is outrageous!

[@jimzielanski8045]

David, who makes shooting glasses to fit over prescription eyeglasses ? thanks

[@TSCTheshootingchannel]

If you give The Oxford Gun Company a call David or Charlotte will help you and chat to you about this 01844 238 308.

[@mattgreig6890]

David what colors do you use for different backgrounds?

[@TSCTheshootingchannel]

If you give David a call on 01844 238 308 he will be happy to help you with this 01844 238 308. Thanks TSC Team.

[@charlesdouglas2877]

Hi Folks, Does anyone know how to stop sporting glasses from misting up? This happened to me when the temperature was down to about 5 degrees. Thank you

[@haydenwilkins4252]

Hi. Do you use your prescription glasses for shooting as I do? I have had safety glasses made with my prescription, but they are too bulky in the frames and are rubbish for shooting

[@TSCTheshootingchannel]

Hi Hayden thanks for your comment and I am glad you enjoy the films if you give Charlotte or David a call at The Oxford Gun Company they can help you with this and will be happy to spend some time chatting to you 01844 238 308 Thanks TSC Team.

[@paolomagnani4007]

What was the one you mentioned at beginning of second part of the video? The one you suggested to start I mean? Thanks

[@TSCTheshootingchannel]

Thanks for the comment if you would like to give The Oxford Gun Company team a call they will be happy to help you with this 01844 238 308. Thanks TSC Team.

[@hunt4redoctober628]

I've got a pair of Sordin Supreme Pro X ear defenders with the gel ear pieces. I'd like to understand what would be the best glasses to get which don't compromise the operation of the my ear defenders? I guess that means thin arms on the glasses so that they don't break the seal of the ear defender gel pads. Any thoughts would be much appreciated.

[@TSCTheshootingchannel]

Laksen do some great pairs!

[@fullchoke01]

It's madness when someone says a 400 pound pair of ballistic glasses are value for money, pilla with the zeis lenses are very clear- but lets get real here, once you get upto re ranger level its branding adding the price good luck picking clarity differences, wiley x, even beretta have some decent glasses for 50 pounds, 100 pounds upwards is wasted money on what are essentially all similar lense quality, same could be said about castellani vests- branding at its best

[@projectgothamgtr]

David transforms into an American at 1:57 All jokes aside, excellent content as always, just try to fix that automatic camera exposure going from light to too dark in almost every video. Especially the ones where you're shooting. It's infuriating! We can't see you or your form

[@mjfarmer7253]

What about what colour to have etc.?

[@dtonky8158]

Any reason not to suggest Pilla

[@happiestoutside]

Do you have a TSC discount code for the evolution range of glasses?

[@TSCTheshootingchannel]

If you email [e-mail] we can get you a discount on the pruducts

[@happiestoutside]

Sent an email 👍 thanks!

[@punjabisole23]

Pilla lenses are the best in the world. German Made and Zeiss Powered. Yes they are an arm and a leg but they will last you a long long time.

[@alleycat8483]

Hi From OZ David, love your videos but those caps mate, a tad overpriced you think?.

[@TSCTheshootingchannel]

Thanks for your comment and we are glad you like the channel we do have some cheaper ones if you would like some please call 01844 238 308. Thanks TSC Team.

[@harrogatedancecentre8728]

Hi. Do you have a link for the Rm glasses Thanks 😊

[@withnail8845]

The glasses David was talking about are the prescription ones made by RE Ranger. No idea why he said RM? You can even see RE stamped on the frame. Hope this helps.

[@TSCTheshootingchannel]

As Ian stated, yes this was a mistake, apologies. The Glasses David called RM are in fact RE Rangers

[@harrogatedancecentre8728]

@@TSCTheshootingchannel Thanks 😊

[@TSCTheshootingchannel]

Hi Yes we do have know were the RM glasses come from they are a company at Bisley if you give David a call on 01844 238 308 he will give you there details hope that helps. Thanks TSC Team

[@edlyonssportsvision9197]

The frame David shows is the Sporter by Randolph Engineering (RE) It’s available in two sizes, 57mm and 62mm and comes with a range of clip on colours for over the top of prescription lenses. You can also have fully tinted prescription lenses made for it. They also make the Edge, XLW, Classic and Falcon designs (plus a couple of less popular styles) Happy to advise further if needed. Hope that helps! Ed

[@richardtimms8733]

Ali G eat your heart out!

[@iantunnicliffe4509]

You never mentioned pilla shooting glasses the best most clay shootings videos they are warring pilla shootings glasses.

[@kylereckart9989]

It seems his channel is more to the occasional shooter, not the competition one. His channel is sponsored, so he's pushing his sponsors 99% of the time as well. They pay his bills.

[@Jolly56Roger]

I think these Pilla glasses is just a fashion thing 😎😎

[@e-fishinseasportfishingcha9506]

@@Jolly56Roger Pillas use Zeiss lenses ! 100% top notch best quality no doubt, but theres a premium for them.

[@jamesbergin6191]

For the average shooter you cannot go wrong with evolution, if you are looking to spend big money I'd go pilla, they have the best range, best lenses.

[@gavinknights7134]

So what you saying is pilla are not worth a mention because your not sponsored by them??? Remind me where. Are castelani made???

[@TSCTheshootingchannel]

We are not sponsored by any of these brands this is what I would go out and buy I do believe that Castelani are better then Pilla if you look at them together they are all most the same and cheeper and have the same lenses so why are Pilla £150 more then? Thanks TSC Team

[@jamesbergin6191]

It's a shame you haven't mentioned Pilla glasses, if you are looking to spend the money on glasses I find that the Pilla Range is the go to. Not only do I find that they have the best range of frames and lenses to suit every shooter (X6 and X7) Pilla have far more knowledgeable stockists, that help you figure out what works best for you! So you are not wasting your time and money.

[@alanplant]

i wear glasses will need to shoot with out spectacles and wear shooting glasses

[@rogerdraycott3486]

Pilla if u can afford it. The clarity is superb and very comfortable. Pleased with mine.

[@Jolly56Roger]

Its bad enough with cartridges at stupid prices! never mind expensive glasses .

[@rogerdraycott3486]

Yh agreed cartridges r steep but hey u can't take it with you!

[@ghillie35]

I bought a set of bloc with three different lenses about £90 I payed

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