For years I mostly shot pistols and used the Rx inserts in shooting glasses. That worked fine for pistols. When I started shooting skeet I really needed to see far right and far left - and the inserts were not working for me.

Over the last two years I talked with lots of folks at the shotgun club and read posting on this forum and other forums. I finally made a move in December. Based on the great reviews on forums and the recommendation from the person I take skeet lessons from I called the guys at Morgan Optical and spoke with Tom.

After a short call with Tom I sent him a copy of my prescriptions and let him know my regular glasses are progressives. After seeing my Rx Tom asked a bunch of questions about what I shoot, where I shoot (background etc.), what I wanted (single vision, bifocal, progressive), etc. Tom explained options and then, based on my Rx, recommended the Range glasses that use clip on system (for the color lenses).

To say I was nervous about ordering glasses by phone was an understatement. I’ve only had the chance to use them 3 times but I can say that I’m absolutely thrilled with the fit.

I was (and still am) pretty overwhelmed with the many options for the lens colors. Tom was kind enough to send me a few to try. After side by side testing (on both a cold overcast winter day and a bight winter afternoon) the two that I like best are also the first two he sent.

Here’s what I ended up with. (Note, the club where I shoot basically has an open field with trees at ~350 yards. I'm generally looking into the sky when shooting - not into a green background. This does impact color selection so what works for me may not work for you.)

> Ranger frames – went with single vision lenses (might order as bifocals if I had to do it again - so I can read score cards and read all the instruments when I drive)

> Tom suggested the lenses in the frame have hd light #59 tint. (Honestly, these are probably my favorite of all the tint options I tried.) Big advantage - this 'base' lens was basically the same price as a clear lens. They will also work well for pistol shooting as well as low light shotgun sports.

> I was a bit skeptical when Tom mentioned this option but find it works very well to have tinted lenses in the fram and then add clip-ons in a different color. The two clips that I’m keeping are the mid brown (#58 hd med) and a darker brown (#60 – modified brown). I tried a light (#47) and medium (#47) purple but liked the browns better. (Tom said some folks like the browns and some like the purples.) I also tried a Vermillion (#46) but the shooting conditions during the test probably didn't suit that color - I didn't see a large difference between the Vermillion and the darker brown (and liked the darker browns better).

I was shocked with how much better I see the targets (black with the orange tops) with these glasses.

I can certain see that I might add a yellow or rose in the future for pistol shooting. The clip on feature is certainly a plus for me. Morgan Optical Link

I wish I'd made the move earlier!

I may give them a call, shooting with progressives is a PIA, I have to either look over them to see the sights or tilt my head way back.

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Originally posted by SR:
> Ranger frames – went with single vision lenses (might order as bifocals if I had to do it again - so I can read score cards and read all the instruments when I drive)

I went with the Ranger Rx inserts, but I had them ground in the distance Rx with a very small bifocal at the bottom. It works well for scoring and equipment adjustment/repair.

I have suffered for years with progressives, or optic inserts. The progressives make it really difficult to get a proper shooting position, and the inserts eliminate a lot of peripheral vision.
I am currently seriously considering laser eye surgery, but being an old guy I know that there will be issues seeing iron sights afterwards. I will likely move over to a micro red dot.

SgtGold -
Ranger has two options. One is the Sportsters which uses clip-ons. Clip-On Lenses. These clip onto the glasses.

They have one or two frame options that allow for Rx inserts. For Skeet I want to see far left for the high house at stations 2 and 3 and I thik the clip-ons work better for that purpose. Either work if you're looking straight ahead (like pistol shooting)

HRK-
I gave serious thought into having them make the base lens with a reverse bifocal. (The reading portion at the top of the lens.) If I get back into pistol shooting I might have the lens remade.

TSE
I did check into laser eye surgery. Unfortunately the surgeon said I was not a good candidate - he explained why but I stopped listening after he said I wasn't a candidate. I'm borderline dry eye so that ruled out contacts.