GR8atta2d

Hey guys here's a question. Is anybody ambidextrious (sp?) enough to shoot their crossbow both right and left handed? My problem is this: My stepson is left handed and new to compounds. He shoots OK but not consistant enough to hunt. I can't tell if its a sight problem because I can't hit the friggin yard shooting his bow left handed (I'm Right-handed). I was wonderring if I got him a crossbow and sighted it right handed would it hit nearly the same (given same sight picture) left handed?

A point I should add which is not to be overlooked is that, he is weak and it may be a while before he can pull the low limit of 40#...I would like to get him in the woods sooner than his weak bird arms will allow. I'm looking at a crossbow for this reason primarily.

I ask a few questions in this forum..I'm not new to crossbows. I had one in the early 80's that I made out of a kit in woodshop. Bought a Barnett Wildcat just after that and then graduated to a Horten Hunter later on. I never "hunted" with them but enjoyed shooting them. I like where the modern crossbows are heading and while I don't see myself giving up the compound..I like to tinker with different weapons, and utilize as much season as is available.

Doegirl75

I do practice and shoot both left and right handed with my crossbow. I'm right handed/left eye dominant. I shoot compounds left handed and guns/xbows primarily right handed. I have not noticed any point of impact changes between switching, and I practice out to 50 yds.

Pydpiper

Same with me, I can shoot just as good left as right, if the bow is stabilized. No affect on POI.

Gimphunter

I'm left handed and Right eye dominant. I'm most comfortable shooting right handed but have shot 2 dear (gun) left handed. Have him try both sides.

GR8atta2d

Good stuff guys and girlsthanks for the input!