Suggestions for a lefty with a 15-22

[Hotcoley]

I recently purchased a 15-22 and I am right handed, but I shoot left handed with long guns only because I am left eye dominant. My right arm seems to be in the way of the casings when they eject, and they are hot. Any suggestions? Anyone else have this problem?

 

[Rustpot]

I'm a natural lefty. I notice it from time to time, but it doesn't bother me too much. If you're just shooting for fun you can change the way you hold the gun to try and get your forearm lower and out of the path of the shells. You can also try a long sleeve shirt, as terrible an idea that may be in the middle of summer.

Having shot off both shoulders, I can say I like being a lefty more. easy access to the bolt release, and people tend to not want to shoot a gun that has the safety (or magazine release for my Sigs) swapped for lefty use.

 

[ChattanoogaPhil]

Have you tried a 1x red dot with both eyes open?

 

[Hotcoley]

Have you tried a 1x red dot with both eyes open?

Thanks for the suggestion. My problem is that I don't see good out of my right eye, so I would still have to shoulder it on my left and therefore still look with my left eye. What about a pistol grip mounted on the forend? Do you think that kind of hold might help?

 

[ChattanoogaPhil]

What about a pistol grip mounted on the forend? Do you think that kind of hold might help?

It might help... but my rifle flings brass low and high from the ejection port. Rather than trying to contort the way you hold the rifle maybe a ACE bandage to just quickly slip on/off your forearm might do the trick. Sorta like the tennis guys use. Here's one without padding or anything that looks like you could make to any size length you want. There's a ton of em on that site and others.

Tennis Elbow Sleeve with Strap

 

[Slowhanddd]

Yes sir I have the same problem.Right handed,left eyed.The 15-22 is the only one that hits me in the crook of my arm.I'm learning to live with it.

 

[Hotcoley]

It might help... but my rifle flings brass low and high from the ejection port. Rather than trying to contort the way you hold the rifle maybe a ACE bandage to just quickly slip on/off your forearm might do the trick. Sorta like the tennis guys use. Here's one without padding or anything that looks like you could make to any size length you want. There's a ton of em on that site and others.

Tennis Elbow Sleeve with Strap

See, this is why I like you guys. You come up with ideas that I wouldn't think of. Thanks for the suggestion!

 

[whoppo]

I'm also right handed / left eye dominant, and my right eye is "getting old"... I was surprised just how well a 1x red dot, mounted mid-point on the rail works for me. The further forward, the better it is in my case.
If you haven't tried it then it may be worth trying a cheap-o BSA or something from WallyWorld... if it doesn't help you can always return it.

 

[brent701]

Our warranty admin at work is right handed and shoots with his left eye. He shoots right handed still. I tried it and it felt funny to have my head that far over the stock to look through the scope.

 

[cazador505]

I too am a lefty and it is a sorta pain in the butt. I got used to it but the other day I was at our local range and was wearing a sleeveless shirt, got a hot piece of brass wedged in the fold of my elbow bend. hurt like hell.

 

[whoppo]

You could also try one of these... they may look a little funny, but might be just the ticket:

ARR-033 - AR-15 Brass Catcher Mesh Bag Hook and Loop Fastener On Receiver Works Well

UTG Deluxe Brass Catcher AR-15 Nylon Mesh Black - MidwayUSA

 

[Legitmw]

get an eye doctors appointment. get a contact for your right eye

 

[TKaz]

I too was having this issue because although I'm right handed I am also blind in my right eye. I can shoot my sidearm with no issues but any rifle was not as easy. it all seemed to go away when I started to use a verticle grip and had it mounted closer then usual to the magazine. or I just hold the magazine right at the very top where it connects to the lower. arm and elboy are more under the gun than to the side. works well for me, hope it helps.

 

[Hotcoley]

get an eye doctors appointment. get a contact for your right eye

I have glasses already.

 

[Hotcoley]

I too was having this issue because although I'm right handed I am also blind in my right eye. I can shoot my sidearm with no issues but any rifle was not as easy. it all seemed to go away when I started to use a verticle grip and had it mounted closer then usual to the magazine. or I just hold the magazine right at the very top where it connects to the lower. arm and elboy are more under the gun than to the side. works well for me, hope it helps.

Yeah, I think I might try a grip mounted on the front. I did try holding the magazine, but not all the way at the top. Thanks for the suggestions.

 

[sickf4i]

i have the same problem, here's my set up.



i shoot with my elbows tucked in, usually hold the magwell with my thumb pressing against the rail. when i go to the range i usually wear a long sleeved hoodie and wrap the hood around my neck. a handful of times i've had the hot brass hit my neck and roll all the way down and out of my sleeve, burning me the hole time (brass hit the divider and right back to me). i think these are rare occasions but the burns made me paranoid. ironically, i've never had anything hit my right hand and it sits right at the ejection port. only time it did was when i had an OOB.
is the ejector doing it's job? by that i mean is it ejecting out shells with the proper force? mine shoots them out across the room.

 

[Aceman58]

Try a brass deflector, someone made one on this forum. It can attach to your optics, or to the top rail, that can end your hot brass on the right arm..

 

[riderrick65]

Suggestions for a lefty with a 15-

Here is another suggestion for you Hotcoley, try a welders sleeve, it has elastic for the upper arm and elastic for around the wrist, it is light weight for summer use. It can be found at just about any welders supply store. Hope this helps.

 

[M Z]

I'm a lefty too. +1 on holding the top of the magwell and tucking your elbow in to your side.

 

[mud king]

I've been shooting left-handed my whole life. One thing I noticed with the 15-22 or any AR-15 for that matter, use a forward grip. It helps. Never grab or hold the magazine. My experience with that, it'll mess up the feeding of the shell into the chamber because the magazine isn't necessarily a tight fit. Using a forward grip allows you to tuck your arms under the gun hence avoiding the burning of hot shells. AR's in general are meant to be shot from center-of-mass. If you just wanna plink and don't really care about "AR form" don't use the forward grip. Instead make an open fist, point it back at yourself and rest the gun on your hand. That will work as well to keep your arm tucked under the gun. That's the way I shot the older 10/22's.