Compound Bow questions!?

Question

1.) I'm looking to upgrade from a youth bow and was wondering what is a good second bow that is affordable. I am a college student and don't have a lot of disposable income. This for sure won't be the last bow I buy so I'm not looking for a top of the line last bow I'll ever buy type of thing.

2.) How do I figure out what the draw length should be for me? I don't have the exact measurements for my arm span, but can find out easily.

3.) I have a problem with my shooting which is that my dominant eye is my left eye, but I prefer to shoot right handed (drawing back with my right arm that is) because my right arm is stronger. So is there any way to correct my vision to shoot right handed? ie. aiming a little to the right? I don't think I like that sound of that. Or am I going to have to start to exercising my left arm more and buy a left handed bow.

4.) For deer hunting should I be looking in the range of 50-60# or 60-70# range. I know that 40# is all that is really needed to kill a deer with a well placed shot.

Answer 1

1.  I wouldn't go for Hoyt, they're usually a bit expensive.  PSE I agree with, they make cheap bows.  Look at stuff on ebay, you might get lucky.  Always watch for the seller's rep.

2. Rule of thumb is wingspan /2.5.  Wingspan measured finger tip to finger tip

3. First thing, you shouldn't be pulling with your arms, but exercising your arm is a whole lot faster than reprogramming your brain to switch eye dominance.  It is possible to rewire the brain, but it takes at least a year of intensive practice to do it.  Even then it's not a guarantee that your old dominant eye won't take over if you c**k your head a certain way.  What you do is you tape over your dominant eye and shoot for long periods of time.  After a while your brain will accept the new dominant eye.  This exercise also depend on how old you are.

4.  50-60# is plenty for deer.  It'll let you practice more often, and shoot more arrows.

Answer 2

1. Look at hoyt and PSE they are good bows I have a PSE. I bought last year and it shoots great. It cost about $350 just for the bow no sights or anything. I bought all that stuff after wards and picked out everything from my rest to my peep sight. ( purchased at Bass pro shop)

2. To figure out your draw length just stop by a local hunting shop that sells bows and they can fit you.

3. If you really want to shoot with your opposite eye then buy a right hand bow and practice allot 5 to 6 times a week so you can become used to it and be confident with your aim when shooting a animal. You don't want to shoot a animal and wound it because you haven't practice enough.

4.When I have killed any deer my shots have been anywhere from 5 to 45 yards and haven't had any issues. my personal belief if you have practice a 50 or 55 yard shot regularly I would not take the shot.