Patent Publication Number: US-8122608-B2

Title: Rear sight for an archery bow

Description:
CROSS-REFERENCE TO RELATED APPLICATIONS 
     This application claims priority under 35 U.S.C. §119(e) to U.S. Provisional Patent Application No. 61/111,116 filed Nov. 4, 2008 and entitled “BOW SIGHT SYSTEM” and is incorporated herein by reference. 
    
    
     STATEMENT REGARDING FEDERALLY SPONSORED RESEARCH 
     Not Applicable. 
     BACKGROUND 
     The present disclosure relates to a rear sight for archery bows, and more particularly, relates to an archery bow sight that is adjustable to the archer&#39;s aiming eye and dominant hand. The sight of the disclosure works in conjunction with a front mounted sight, such as a pin sight, which is used in aiming of an arrow to be released from the bow toward a target. 
     On a compound bow, pin sights mount forward of the bow and away from the archer when the archer holds the bow handle. The archer uses a rear sight to align with the forward pin sight. In particular, the rear sight mounts to the bow handle in a spaced relation from the forward pin sight such that the archer aligns the rear sight with the forward pin sight to sight the target. 
     A majority of archers are either right eye and right hand dominant or left eye and left hand dominant. Accordingly, rear sights are configured to accommodate the right eye/right hand or left eye/left hand dominant archer. For an archer, the dominant eye remains open to aim and the dominant hand grasps the bow string to release the arrow Some archers, however, due to an injury or due to a degenerative condition to their dominant eye, become oppositely matched with respect to their dominant hand. Due to the injury or condition, the archer may become a right eye and left hand shooter or may become a left eye and right hand shooter. These impaired archers are not able to effectively use existing rear sights since existing sights accommodate the same side dominance of the majority of archers. Thus, the archer with an opposite eye/hand dominance has to learn to shoot with their non-dominant hand to accommodate the eye dominance switch or has to give up the sport of archery. 
     SUMMARY 
     The sight comprises a mounting bracket, a forward sight positioner, a rear sight positioner, a sight assembly and a light assembly. The mounting bracket and rear sight positioner are configured for selective choosing by the archer to use an aiming eye of the archer in conjunction with an oppositely matched shooting hand. In particular, the sight allows the archer to manipulate the rear sight positioner for left eye/right hand or right eye/left hand handling of the bow for subsequent alignment of the sight with the forward sight. 
    
    
     
       BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE SEVERAL VIEWS OF THE DRAWINGS 
         FIG. 1  illustrates a side elevational view of the sight of the present disclosure attached to a compound bow; 
         FIG. 2  illustrates a right perspective view of the sight for a left eye/right-handed archer illustrating a mounting bracket, a forward sight positioner a rear sight positioner, a sight holder and sight assembly constructed in accordance and embodying the present disclosure; 
         FIG. 3  illustrates a left perspective view of the sight of  FIG. 2 ; 
         FIG. 4  is a partial perspective view of the sight of  FIG. 2  connected to a riser of the compound bow; 
         FIG. 5  illustrates a right perspective view of the sight for a right eye/left-handed archer illustrating a mounting bracket, a forward sight positioner a rear sight positioner, a sight holder and sight assembly constructed in accordance and embodying the present disclosure; 
         FIG. 6  illustrates a left perspective view of the sight of  FIG. 5 ; 
         FIG. 7  is a partial perspective view of the sight of  FIG. 6  connected to a riser of the compound bow; 
         FIG. 8  is a plan view of the sight guide and mast of the sight assembly; 
         FIG. 8   a  is a partial perspective view of the sight guide, fiber optic strands and reflective channels; 
         FIG. 9  is right side perspective view of a bracket configured to hold the sight assembly; and 
         FIG. 10  is a left side perspective view of the bracket of  FIG. 9 . 
     
    
    
     Corresponding reference numerals indicate corresponding parts throughout the several figures of the drawings. 
     DESCRIPTION OF THE PREFERRED EMBODIMENT 
     The following detailed description illustrates the invention by way of example and not by way of limitation. The description clearly enables one skilled in the art to make and use the invention, describes several embodiments, adaptations, variations, alternatives, and uses of the invention, including what is presently believed to be the best mode of carrying out the invention. 
     The present disclosure relates to an archery sight. The sight can be used for aligning any appropriate arrow on a bow. However, for purposes of illustration only, the sight will be described as incorporating a rear sight for a compound bow. The sight may comprise a variety of materials. Further, components of the sight can have a variety of cross sectional shapes such as elliptical, oval, circular, triangular, square, rectangular or other appropriate configuration. The sight can be of any size to accommodate archers of any size; to accommodate right sighted or left sighted archers and to accommodate compound bows of any size or configuration. The sight of U.S. Pat. No. 7,275,327 is incorporated herein in its entirety. 
     Turning to  FIGS. 1 ,  4  and  7 , the sight  10  of the present disclosure may be suitably used in combination with a forward sight  12  that is mounted in a forward position of a compound bow  14 .  FIGS. 1 and 4  illustrates a bow for right handed shooting while  FIG. 7  illustrates a bow for left handed shooting. The forward sight  12  can have one or several pins  16  ( FIGS. 4 and 7 ) that define a point in space forward of the bow  14 . Turning to  FIG. 1 , the bow  14  includes a riser  18  and a handle  20  disposed within the riser  18 . The riser  18  is the central mount for other bow  14  components such as limbs  22  and an arrow rest  24 . The bow  14  positions a horizontal axis denoted “X” along the riser  18  and a vertical axis denoted “Y”. 
     The limbs  22  extend outward from the riser  18  along the vertical axis “Y” to position pulleys  26  at ends of the limbs  22 . A string  28  of the bow  14  attaches to the pulleys  26 , one or both of which has one or more cables attached to the opposite pulley  26 . The string  28  attaches to the pulleys  26  at locations rearward of the riser  18  toward the archer (not shown) when the archer is holding the bow  14  for use. The arrow rest  24  is positioned adjacent to the riser  18  and above the handle  20 . The arrow rest  24  supports an arrow  30  having a direction of flight along the horizontal axis “X”. When the archer draws the string  28  back along the horizontal axis “X”, the string  28  causes the pulleys  26  to turn. This string movement causes the pulleys  26  to pull the cables, which in turn causes the limbs  22  to bend and thus store potential energy. When the archer releases the string  28 , this potential energy is converted to kinetic energy to move the arrow  30  forward from the arrow rest  24  along the horizontal axis “X”. 
     As shown in the drawings, the riser  18  has an inner side  32  oriented toward the arrow rest  24  and has an outer side  34  positioned opposite of the arrow rest  24 . Inner side  32  and outer side  34  join together at a forward side  36  and a rearward side  38  as measured along the horizontal axis “X”. 
     The sight  10  comprises a mounting bracket  40 , a forward sight positioner  42 , a rear sight positioner  44 , a sight assembly  46  and a light assembly  48 . The mounting bracket  40  and rear sight positioner  44  are configured for selective choosing by the archer to use an aiming eye of the archer in conjunction with an oppositely matched shooting hand. In particular, the sight  10  allows the archer to manipulate the rear sight positioner  44  for left eye/right hand or right eye/left hand handling of the bow  14  for subsequent alignment of the sight  10  with the forward sight  12 . 
     Referring to  FIGS. 1-4 , the sight  10  is described for use by a left eye/right hand archer. For a right hand archer, the arrow rest  24  is positioned on the inner side  32  of the riser  18  as shown in  FIGS. 1 and 4 . The mounting bracket  40  of the present sight  10  has a first side  50 , a second side  52 , a top side  54 , a bottom side  56 , a front edge  58  and a rear edge  60 . The first side  50  and second side  52  have a length as measured between the front edge  58  and the rear edge  60  from about 4½″ to about 6½″. In an embodiment, the length is about 5½″. The first side  50  and the second side  52  have a height as measured between the top side  54  and the bottom side  56  from about one inch to about 3″. In an embodiment, the height is about 1¾″. 
     Turning to  FIGS. 2 and 3 , a pair of apertures  62  extends through the first side  50  and the second side  52 . Apertures  62  are positioned near the front edge  58 . The apertures  62  are configured to removably connect with the forward sight positioner  42  via fasteners, such as set screws. In an embodiment, multiple pairs of apertures  62 , for mounting the forward sight positioner  42  relative to the mounting bracket  40 , extend from the front edge  58  toward the rear edge  60 . For illustrative purposes only, four pairs of apertures  62  are shown extending through the front side and the second side  52  along the mounting bracket  40 . 
     The forward sight positioner  42  includes a body  64  having mounting side  66  and a sight side  68 . Between the mounting side  66  and the sight side  68 , the body  64  can have a length from about 0.5 inches to 2 inches. In an embodiment, the body  64  has a length of about 1 inch. The body  64  may comprise one integral piece. Alternatively, the body  64  may comprise multiple pieces to accommodate a variety of lengths for the body  64 . The mounting side  66  removably connects to the first side  50  of the mounting bracket  40  via fasteners inserted into apertures  62  of the mounting bracket  40 . The sight side  68  has receiving apertures for removably connecting to the forward sight  12  ( FIGS. 1 and 4 ). The forward sight positioner  42  spaces the forward sight  12  from the mounting bracket  40  on the same side of the riser  18  as the arrow rest  24 . The sight side  68  is configured to accept a variety of forward sites  12  such as a “Copper John” ™ site. In an embodiment, the sight end  68  includes cutouts  70  to match with mounting components for a variety of forward sights  20 . 
     Another pair of apertures  72  extend through the first side  50  and the second side  52 . These apertures  72  are positioned near the rear edge  60  and are configured to connect the mounting bracket  40  to the outer side  34  ( FIG. 4 ) of the riser  18  of the bow  14 . In an embodiment, multiple pair of apertures  72  for mounting to the riser  18  of the bow  14  extend from the rear edge  60  toward the front edge  58 . For illustrative purposes only, three pair of apertures are shown extending through the first side  50  and the second side  52 . Apertures may be countersunk to allow the archer to remove the sight  10  and reinstall the sight without having to make any sight adjustments. This allows for same consistent accuracy during shooting. A final pair of apertures  74  extends through the first side  50  and the second side  52 . Apertures  74  are positioned near the rear end  98  and are configured to connect with a quiver (not shown). 
     The plurality of apertures  72  align the mounting bracket  40  to be mounted on the riser  18 , via fasteners (not shown), in a manner that permits adjustable movement of the mounting bracket  40  to the riser  18 . By selecting a desired pair of apertures  72 , the archer connects the mounting bracket  40  to a preferred location on the riser  18 . In particular, the pair of apertures  72  allow the mounting bracket  40  to move along the horizontal axis “X” of the riser  18  with respect to the forward side  36  and the rearward side  38  of the riser  18 . For connecting the mounting bracket  40  for the riser  18 , the archer inserts fasteners through a selective pair of apertures  72  and into receiving holes on the riser  18 . The archer mounts the mounting bracket  40  to the riser  18  such that the first side  50  of the mounting bracket  40  contacts the outer side  34  of the riser  18 . In this orientation, the mounting bracket  40  is positioned on the opposite side of the riser  18  from the arrow rest  24  ( FIGS. 1 and 4 ). 
     The first side  50  and second side  52  of the mounting bracket  40  include a pair of oppositely spaced channels  76 . The channels  76  extend generally from the rear edge  60  toward the front edge  58  and generally between the aperture pairs  62 ,  72 . The channels  76  form a slot  78  within the first side  50  and the second side  52 . The channels  76  are configured open at the rear edge  60  and are partially open at the front edge  58 . Additionally, the slot  78  is fully exposed on the first side  50  ( FIG. 3 ) between the rear edge  60  and the front edge  58 . The second side  52  includes a sidewall  80  ( FIG. 2 ) that extends between the apertures  72  and extends from the rear edge  60  to about a distance about half way toward the front edge  58  to partially expose the slot  78 . 
     Turning to  FIG. 2 , the rear sight positioner, generally shown as  44 , includes a slide  82 , an offset member  84  and a sight holder  86 . The offset member  84  connects together the slide  82  and the sight holder  86  in an offset orientation. In an embodiment, the offset member  84  integrally connects to the slide  82  and to sight holder  86 . The slide  82  is configured to be removably insertable within the slot  78  of the mounting bracket  40 . This movement of the slide  82  within the slot  78  permits the offset member  84  and sight holder  86  to move horizontally in the direction of the mounting bracket  40 . 
     The slide  82  has a first side  88 , a second side  90 , a top side  92 , a bottom side  94 , a front end  96  and a rear end  98 . The first side  88  and second side  90  have a length as measured between the front end  96  and the rear end  98  from about 3½″ to about 5½″. In an embodiment the length is about 4½″. The first side  50  and the second side  52  have a height as measured between the top side  92  and the bottom side  94  from about one-half inch to about one inch. In an embodiment, the height is about three-quarter inches. 
     The slide  82  includes a plurality of apertures  100  extending through the first side  88  and second side  90 . Apertures  100  are evenly spaced starting from the front end  96 . Each aperture  100  is configured to receive a fastener (not shown) such as a set screw. The fastener can be used to set the slide  82  in place relative to the slot  78  of the mounting bracket  40 . At a desired position of the slide  82  within the slot  78 , the archer inserts the fastener through the aperture  100  and in contact with the sidewall  80  to hold the slide  82  in the slot  78  at the desired position. 
     The slide  82  further includes an elongated slot  102  that extends within the first side  88  and second side  90  and generally extends between the rear end  98  and last of the apertures  100 . The slot  102  has a length from about 0.5 inches to about 1.25 inches and a height from about ⅛ inches to about 0.5 inches. The elongated slot  102  is configured to accept and to hold a vibration damper  104  such as, but not limited to, a rubber grommet. 
     As noted, the offset member  84  spaces the sight holder  86  from the slide  82 . The offset member  84  has a length as measured between the slide  82  and sight holder  86  of about ¼ inch to about one inch. In an embodiment, the length of the offset member  84  is about ¾ inches. The offset member  84  includes a first bend  106 , a second bend  108  and a body  110  disposed therebetween. The first bend  106  connects to the rear end  98  of the slide  82  such that the first bend  106  extends angularly beyond from the first side  88  of the slide  82  in a direction opposite of the second side  90  of the slide  82 . In an embodiment, the first bend  106  angles about 90 degrees from the rear end  98  of the slide  82  to position the body  110  at a generally perpendicular angle to the slide  82 . The second bend  108  angularly bends beyond the body  110  in a direction that is co-planar with the slide  82 . In an embodiment, the second bend  108  angles about 90 degrees from the body  110 . The second bend  108  connects with the sight holder  86  such that the sight holder  86  lies in a plane orientated generally parallel to the plane of the slide  82 . 
     The sight holder  86  has a first side  112 , a second side  114 , a top side  116 , a bottom side  118 , a front end  120  and a rear end  124 . The front end  120  integrally connects with the end of the second bend  108  of the offset member  84 . In an embodiment, the second bend  108  connects to the front end  120  at a location closer to the bottom side  118  than the top side  116  of the sight holder  86 . 
     The first side  112  and second side  114  of the sight holder  86  have a length as measured between the front end  120  and the rear end  124  from about ½ inch to about ¾ inch. The first side  112  and the second side  114  have a height as measured between the top side  116  and the bottom side  118  from about four and a half inches to about one inch. The second side  114  also includes indicia  126  that extend from about the top side  116  to the bottom side  118 . The indicia  126  are positioned on the second side  114  near the rear end  124  of the sight holder  86 . The indicia  126  represent markings to set the sight assembly  46 . The sight holder  86  further includes an elongated slot  128  disposed between the first side  112  and the second side  144 . As shown, the slot  128  extends between the top side  116  and the bottom side  118  along a vertical axis of the sight holder  86 . 
     The sight assembly, generally shown as  46 , mounts on the sight holder  86  in a manner that permits adjustable movement of the sight assembly  46  on the sight holder  86 . The sight assembly  46  may be adjustably movable on and with respect to the sight holder  86  in directions that are perpendicular to the vertical axis of the sight holder  86 . This movement along the vertical axis of the sight holder  86  permits adjustment of the sight assembly  46  in a vertical direction with respect to the riser  18  of the bow  14 . The sight assembly  46  may also be movable in a plane that is oriented perpendicular to the vertical axis of the sight holder  86  to permit adjustment of the orientation of the sight  10  in a lateral direction with respect to the riser  18  of the bow  14 . 
     The sight assembly  46  includes a pedestal, generally shown as  130 , that is slidably mounted on the slot  128  of the sight holder  86 . The pedestal  130  has a channel  132  formed therein, and the channel  132  may extend substantially perpendicular to the vertical axis defined by the sight holder  86 . A set screw set hole  134  may be formed in the pedestal  130  and may be in communication with the channel  132 , and a set screw may be positioned in the set screw hole  132  such that rotation of the set screw in a first direction moves the set screw inwardly with respect to the pedestal  130 . 
     The pedestal  130  also includes an anchor member  138  that is positioned adjacent to the first side  112  of the sight holder  86 . The pedestal  130  further includes a backing plate  140  that is positioned adjacent to the second side  114  of the sight holder  86  at a location that is opposite of the anchor member  138 . As shown, the slot  128  of the sight holder  86  is positioned between the anchor  138  and the backing plate  140 . The channel  132  extends through the anchor member  138  and through the backing plate  140 . The pedestal  130  may also include at least one fastener  142 , and preferably includes a pair of fasteners that connect the backing plate  140  to the anchor  138  across the slot  128 . The pedestal  130  is adjustably moveable upward and downward with respect to the slot  128  of the sight holder  86 . 
     The sight assembly  46  includes a mast member  144  that is mounted on the pedestal  130 . The mast member  144  includes a first end  146 , second end  148  and indicia markings  150  ( FIG. 3 ) between the first end  146  and the second end  148  to align the sight assembly  46 . The indicia markings  150  assist in setting the mast member  144 . The second end  148  of the mast member  144  may be positioned in the channel  132  of the pedestal  130 . The mast member  144  extends within the channel  132  to insert through the anchor  138  and through the slot  128  of the sight holder  86 . The mast member  144  continues through the slot  128  and through the channel  132  of the backing plate  140 . The mast member  144  is adjustably movable inward and outward with respect to the channel  132 . In particular, set screw is selectively abbuttable against the mast member  144  that is positioned in the channel  132  for securing a position of the mast member  144  with respect to the pedestal  130 . Since the mast member  144  is adjustably movable with respect to the channel  132 , the mast member  144  is laterally adjustable with respect to the sight holder  46 . 
     Turning to  FIGS. 8 and 8   a , the sight assembly  46  also includes a sight guide  152  that is mounted on the mast member  144 , and the sight guide  152  has a top  154  for orienting upwardly and a bottom  156  for orienting downwardly when the sight mounts on bow  14 . The sight guide  152  includes a sight groove  158  that is formed therein, and the sight groove  158  may have a substantial V-shaped cross section to form a V-shaped notch  160 . A V-shaped indicia  170  outlines the V-shaped notch  160 . The sight groove  158  extends from the top  154  of the sight guide  152  toward the bottom  156  of the sight guide  152 . The thickness of the sight groove  158 , from front to back, should be sufficient to assure that the archer&#39;s view through the groove is substantially parallel to the plane of the horizontal axis “X”. If the bow  14  is turned relative to the archer about vertical axis “Y”, the archer will not be able to see a pin of the forward sight. Additionally, turning the bow relative to the archer about the vertical axis “Y”, the pin of the front sight will become obscured if the archer does not have their head in the exact position as when the archer sighted the bow. The sight guide is configured to minimize or eliminate alignment mistakes before shooting the arrow. 
     In general, the greater the thickness of the sight guide  152  and the greater the distance between the groove  158  and the forward sight  12 , the greater will be the accuracy of the arrangement. The sight groove  158  has a length, a width and a height such that the length has a longer dimension than the width. The height and the width of the sight groove  158  are uniform along the length of the sight groove wherein the length is along the horizontal axis “X” that is parallel to flight of the arrow  30 . 
     The sight guide  152  includes a pair of alignment marks  172  that are marked on the sight guide  152 . Each alignment mark  172  comprise a dot and the dots may be located on opposite sides of the sight groove  158 . The alignment dots  172  may be located adjacent to the top  154  of the sight guide  152  and can be painted with highly reflective or florescent paint. In an embodiment, the alignment dots  172  comprise fiber optic strands  173  to aid the archer in low light conditions. The alignments dots  172  can comprise a member that glows in low light conditions. 
     The sight guide  152  also includes open channels  174  positioned on opposite sides of the V-shaped notch  160 . The channels  174  open upwardly to surround portions of the fiber optic strands. Each channel  174  includes a reflective coating or a polished coating that reflects light toward the fiber optics to enhance the glow of the fiber optics. In an embodiment, the channels  174  are U-shaped and extend from the top of the sight guide  152  and into the sight guide  152 . 
     The V-shaped notch  160  further includes an aperture  176  at the bottom of the V-shaped notch  160  that proceeds through the sight guide  152  to communicate with the bottom  156  of the sight guide  152 . The aperture  176  is configured to drain liquid such as rain water or condensation that can buildup in the V-shaped notch  160 . Any liquid build up minimizes the viewing area of the V-shaped notch  160 . Accordingly, the aperture  176  drains the water out of the V-shaped notch  160 . 
     Referring to  FIGS. 1-4 , the light assembly  48  is shown mounted on the sight holder  86  for illuminating the V-notch indicia  170 , the alignment marks  172 , and the fiber optic strands  173 . The light assembly  48  is mounted between the anchor  138  and the first side  112  of the sight holder  86 . The light assembly  48  includes a first bracket  178  and a second bracket  180 . In an embodiment, the first bracket  178  and the second bracket  180  are integral with each other. The second bracket  180  angularly extends from the first bracket  178 . In an embodiment, the second bracket  180  angles about 90° from the first bracket  178 . In this arrangement, the second bracket  180  suspends over and above the sight guide  152 . 
     The second bracket  180  includes a light  182 . The light  182  can be battery powered and can operate at a frequency that will not distract the archer and yet one that will cause the alignment marks  172  or the V-notch indicia  170  or the fiber optic strands  173  to glow visibly. In an embodiment, the light illuminates the coated or polished channels  174 . The channels  174  reflect the light toward the fiber optic strands to enhance the visibility at the strands  173  and the alignment marks  172 . 
     Turning to  FIGS. 1 and 4  and referring to  FIGS. 2 and 3 , during use of the sight, the left-eye/right handed archer will removably connect the forward sight positioner  42  to the first side  50  of the mounting bracket  40 . The archer then selectively places the first side  50  of the mounting bracket  40  against the outer side  34  of the riser  18  for the right handed bow  14 . In this arrangement, the mounting bracket  40  is positioned on the opposite side of the riser  18  as the arrow rest  24 . Further, in this arrangement, the sight side  68  of the forward sight positioner  42  is orientated forward of the riser  18  but facing the riser  18 . The archer can removably connect the forward sight  12  to the forward sight positioner  42  to position the forward sight  12  in the same plane as the inner side  32  of the riser  18  and in front of the arrow rest  24 . 
     The archer can also assemble the sight assembly  46  to the sight holder  86 . The archer inserts the free end of the mast  144  through the pedestal  130 , via channel  132 , and through the first bracket  178  of the light assembly  48 . The archer continues to insert the mast  144  through the slot  128  of the sight holder  86  and through the back plate  140 . The archer can insert fasteners to secure the mast member  144  within the anchor  138  and to secure the backing plate  140  to the anchor  138 . 
     With the sight assembly  46  connected to the sight holder  86 , the archer inserts the front edge  58  of the slide  82  into the slot  78  of the mounting bracket  40 . Since the first bend  106  of the offset member  84  angles perpendicularly toward the plane of the inner side  32  of the riser  18 , the sight holder  86  is co-planerly aligned with the riser  18 . The mast  144  extends outwardly from the pedestal  130  to position the sight guide  152  beyond the inner side  32  of the riser  18  and behind the riser  18 . 
     In this arrangement, the archer can move the sight guide  152  along three degrees of movement. First, the archer can move the slide  82  forward and backward within the slot  78  of the mounting bracket  40 . This movement in plane with the horizontal axis “X” of the riser  18  provides for horizontal or longitudinal movement of the sight guide  152  with respect to the forward sight  12 . Second, the archer moves the pedestal  130  upwardly and downwardly with respect to the sight  12 . This movement is in plane with the longitudinal axis “Y” of the riser  18  provides for vertical movement of the sight guide  152  with respect to the forward sight  12 . Third, the archer can move the mast  144  inwardly and outwardly with respect to the sight holder  86 . This movement permits lateral displacement with respect to the forward sight  12 . 
     Through the three degrees of movement of the sight guide  152 , the archer can selectively position and align the V-notch  160  groove with the forward sigh  12 . The archer can selectively align the V-notch  160  groove of the sight guide  152  by fastening the slide  82  at a desired position within the slot  78  of the mounting bracket  40 ; by fastening the backing plate  140  to the sight holder  86  and by fastening the mast  144  to the anchor  138 . The indicia markings  126  on the first side  112  of the sight holder  86  and on the mast assist  144  the archer in setting the sight guide  152  in alignment with the forward sight  12 . 
     For an archer who was a right eye/right handed shooter; but through a condition to the right eye, is now a left eye/right handed shooter, the present sight allows the archer to keep his bow  14  and remain shooting. The archer can mount the mounting bracket  40  of the present sight to the right-handed bow  14  to position the sight guide  152  and forward sight  12  for aiming with the archer&#39;s left eye. As shown, the forward sight positioner  42  and the offset member  84  align the sight guide  152  and the forward sight  12  with the archer&#39;s left eye. 
     Referring to  FIGS. 5-7 , the sight  10  is described for use by a right eye/left hand archer. For a left hand archer, the arrow rest  24  is positioned on the inner side  32  of the riser  18  as shown in  FIG. 7 . The components of the sight  10  for the left handed bow  14  ( FIG. 7 ) are the same components of  FIGS. 1-4  and  8 ,  8   a  and like components will have the same element numbers. The orientation of the components for the sight  10  of  FIGS. 5-7 , however, is different than the orientation of  FIGS. 1-4 . 
     Turning to  FIGS. 5-6 , the forward sight positioner  42  removably connects to the second side  52  of the mounting bracket  40 . In particular, the mounting side  66  of the forward sight positioner  42  connects to apertures  66  of the second side  52 . Additionally, the second side  52  of the mounting bracket  40  connects to the outer side  34  of the riser as shown in  FIG. 7 . 
     Referring to  FIGS. 5-7 , during use of the sight, the right-eye/left handed archer will removably connect the forward sight positioner  42  to the second side  52  of the mounting bracket  40 . The archer then selectively places the second side  52  of the mounting bracket  40  against the outer side  34  of the riser  18  for the left handed bow  14 . In this arrangement, the mounting bracket  40  is positioned on the opposite side of the riser  18  as the arrow rest  24 . Further, in this arrangement, the sight side  68  of the forward sight positioner  42  is orientated forward of the riser  18  but facing the riser  18 . The archer can removably connect the forward sight  12  to the forward sight positioner  42  to position the forward sight  12  in the same plane as the inner side  32  of the riser  18  and in front of the arrow rest  24 . 
     The archer can also assemble the sight assembly  46  to the sight holder  86  as previously discussed. With the sight assembly  46  connected to the sight holder  86 , the archer inserts the front edge  58  of the slide  82  into the slot  78  of the mounting bracket  40 . Since the first bend  106  of the offset member  84  angles perpendicularly toward the plane of the inner side  32  of the riser  18 , the sight holder  86  is co-planerly aligned with the riser  18 . The mast  144  extends outwardly from the pedestal  130  to position the sight guide  152  beyond the inner side  32  of the riser  18  and behind the riser  18 . 
     In this arrangement, the archer can move the sight guide  152  along three degrees of movement. First, the archer can move the slide  82  forward and backward within the slot  78  of the mounting bracket  40 . This movement in plane with the horizontal axis “X” of the riser  18  provides for horizontal or longitudinal movement of the sight guide  152  with respect to the forward sight  12 . Second, the archer moves the pedestal  130  upwardly and downwardly with respect to the sight  12 . This movement is in plane with the longitudinal axis “Y” of the riser  18  provides for vertical movement of the sight guide  152  with respect to the forward sight  12 . Third, the archer can move the mast  144  inwardly and outwardly with respect to the sight holder  86 . This movement permits lateral displacement with respect to the forward sight  12 . 
     For an archer who was a left eye/left handed shooter; but through a condition to the left eye, is now a right eye/left handed shooter, the present sight allows the archer to keep his bow and remain shooting. The archer can mount the mounting bracket  40  of the present sight to the left-handed bow to position the sight guide  152  and forward sight  12  for aiming with the archer&#39;s right eye. As noted, the forward sight positioner  42  and the offset member  84  align the sight guide  152  and the forward sight  12  with the archer&#39;s right eye. 
       FIGS. 9 and 10  illustrate an alternative embodiment for the rear sight positioner  184 . Certain bows (not shown), such as those sold under the mark “Liberty 1” by Liberty Archery utilize a different design than standard compound bows. The design for these types of bows eliminates a heavy riser. These bows use an “A-frame” structure via separated limbs to shoot the arrow through the limbs. The bow also uses large cams. 
     The rear sight positioner  184  includes a bracket  186  that is removably connectable to the A-frame structure. The bracket  186  includes adjustable mounting apertures  188  to connect to the bow and includes a slot  190  to adjustably receive the mast  144  as previously described. 
     In view of the above, it will be seen that the several objects of the disclosure are achieved and other advantageous results are obtained. As various changes could be made in the above constructions without departing from the scope of the disclosure, it is intended that all matter contained in the above description or shown in the accompanying drawings shall be interpreted as illustrative and not in a limiting sense.