Question Right handed bow lefty style?

TA2D · 11-05-2008, 10:08 PM

Guys I need to switch to a left handed bow, and all I have right now is a right handed one. I tried shooting it left handed and I get a decent group just a little to the left of point of aim. Are there any serious no-nos about this? I can't afford to buy a new bow right now and don't want to let my tag go to waste.

Aaron

TA2D

BPbowhunter · 11-05-2008, 11:03 PM

If you can still shoot it, and have no problem getting good groups, then I don't see why you couldn't use it.

brademan76 · 11-06-2008, 12:34 AM

No law stating that you have to use a left or right handed bow corresponding to your dominant hand.

I'd say the law is the only serious no-no.

TA2D · 11-06-2008, 08:38 AM

Thanks guys! I can draw my Browning bow that I am going to use for bowfishing with no problems, it has about 38-40lb draw, right now my Martin is set at about 55lbs, and if I shoot lefty I know that I can have it set to close to 70 with no problems. The reason I have a tough time right handed is because way back in the day I got my left shoulder torn out of socket during football practice, and now there is alot of instability in it.

Aaron

TA2D

Kenny Fischer · 11-06-2008, 11:04 AM

Like the other guys have said, you can shoot the bow opposite hand , but when you do save up enough pennies from the piggy bank you are going to be ABSOLUTE AMAZED of how much more accurate groups and consistant groups you will produce! and better groups means better chance of getting that animal to feast on at the end of the day!

Ken

obert · 11-06-2008, 03:32 PM

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Are there any serious no-nos about this?

Not real sure, but I'd like to see you do this. Cant say I've ever seen it done. You can see through the sites fine and no arm slap?

TA2D · 11-06-2008, 05:33 PM

I can see through the peep fine and have no problems with the string hitting my arm. The only noticeable difference is my groups are about 3-4 inches left at about 2o yards.

Aaron

TA2D

obert · 11-06-2008, 07:17 PM

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I can see through the peep fine and have no problems with the string hitting my arm. The only noticeable difference is my groups are about 3-4 inches left at about 2o yards

I'll admint, I had to go back out and pretend I was shooting left handed with my bow. I'd say if you practice enough you're good to go.

11-05-2008, 10:08 PM	#1 (permalink)
TA2D Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Auburn Nebraska Posts: 218 Thanks: 21 Thanked 6 Times in 3 Posts	Right handed bow lefty style? Guys I need to switch to a left handed bow, and all I have right now is a right handed one. I tried shooting it left handed and I get a decent group just a little to the left of point of aim. Are there any serious no-nos about this? I can't afford to buy a new bow right now and don't want to let my tag go to waste. Aaron TA2D __________________ WE STOLE THE EAGLE FROM THE AIR FORCE, THE ANCHOR FROM THE NAVY AND THE ROPE FROM THE ARMY. ON THE SEVENTH DAY WHILE GOD RESTED, WE OVERRAN HIS PERIMETER, STOLE THE GLOBE AND WE'VE BEEN RUNNING THE WHOLE SHOW EVER SINCE

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BPbowhunter 2007 NEFGA Outdoorsman Of The Year Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Broken Bow Posts: 2,514 Thanks: 8 Thanked 32 Times in 24 Posts	If you can still shoot it, and have no problem getting good groups, then I don't see why you couldn't use it. __________________ Whackin' Woodies Waterfowl Crew "Look, a pair of singles!"

11-06-2008, 08:38 AM	#4 (permalink)
TA2D Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Auburn Nebraska Posts: 218 Thanks: 21 Thanked 6 Times in 3 Posts	Thanks guys! I can draw my Browning bow that I am going to use for bowfishing with no problems, it has about 38-40lb draw, right now my Martin is set at about 55lbs, and if I shoot lefty I know that I can have it set to close to 70 with no problems. The reason I have a tough time right handed is because way back in the day I got my left shoulder torn out of socket during football practice, and now there is alot of instability in it. Aaron TA2D __________________ WE STOLE THE EAGLE FROM THE AIR FORCE, THE ANCHOR FROM THE NAVY AND THE ROPE FROM THE ARMY. ON THE SEVENTH DAY WHILE GOD RESTED, WE OVERRAN HIS PERIMETER, STOLE THE GLOBE AND WE'VE BEEN RUNNING THE WHOLE SHOW EVER SINCE

11-06-2008, 05:33 PM	#7 (permalink)
TA2D Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Auburn Nebraska Posts: 218 Thanks: 21 Thanked 6 Times in 3 Posts	I can see through the peep fine and have no problems with the string hitting my arm. The only noticeable difference is my groups are about 3-4 inches left at about 2o yards. Aaron TA2D __________________ WE STOLE THE EAGLE FROM THE AIR FORCE, THE ANCHOR FROM THE NAVY AND THE ROPE FROM THE ARMY. ON THE SEVENTH DAY WHILE GOD RESTED, WE OVERRAN HIS PERIMETER, STOLE THE GLOBE AND WE'VE BEEN RUNNING THE WHOLE SHOW EVER SINCE

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11-06-2008, 12:34 AM	#3 (permalink)
brademan76 Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Lincoln, NE Posts: 445 Thanks: 1 Thanked 8 Times in 8 Posts	No law stating that you have to use a left or right handed bow corresponding to your dominant hand. I'd say the law is the only serious no-no.

11-06-2008, 11:04 AM	#5 (permalink)
Kenny Fischer Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: nebraksa Posts: 239 Thanks: 0 Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post	Like the other guys have said, you can shoot the bow opposite hand , but when you do save up enough pennies from the piggy bank you are going to be ABSOLUTE AMAZED of how much more accurate groups and consistant groups you will produce! and better groups means better chance of getting that animal to feast on at the end of the day! Ken