Got my new eyes!

[BILLY D.]

Originally posted by Dan Morris
Petey, I've heard mixed ideas as to lasik n heavy recoil rifles....
your input...............
Dan

Dan

I had Laser eye surgery for glaucoma. A couple weeks after the surgery I picked up my 458 Win Mag from the smith. I didn't have any ammo built up for it yet so the smith gave me some. 500 grainers.

Sat my bony butt down at the bench, and bore sighted it and loaded the magazine, closed the bolt and touched 'er off. After the shot the first thing I noticed was two very bright flashes and then found myself in a different zip code than what I started in.

I thought I had detatched my retinas. Scared the crap out of me. Also determined little skinny guys that weigh less than 150# shouldn't shoot 458's off the bench.

When I got back to the shop I asked my smith if he could install a front sight on the gun, he said yes, but why? I told him I wanted to stick the gun where the sun don't shine and I want him to really feel the pain when I extract it.

The gun was made for my daughter to hunt the Big Bears in Alaska. I wish I could have been there. Shes lucky to weigh 120 fresh from the shower. She never complained about it at all. Smart aleck.

Just tell your Doc you are a shooter and follow his instructions. You'll be OK.

Best wishes, Bill