RE: keep hitting arm
Of all the times I have seen this, most of the time its too long of a draw length. You are stretching yourself out too much and not having a nice, natural bend to the bow arm. Stance is also a common problem, though I dont like to really consider this because most of the deer I hunt won't allow you to use olympic class form from the tree. Take your bow to a shop and explain to them and have someone there watch you draw and aim. Chances are, you will need to shorten up your draw some.
Hope this helps.