Sorry about your eye. My Father was right-handed but blind in his right eye, so he always shot left-handed. His Savage 110 in 30.06 was a sweet rifle. My advice would be to get a .270. They're hell on deer, and since your left shoulder is unaccostumed to recoil, it'll jolt you less than an .06, w/o any loss in performance. As for bows, you might check w/your state. In Mo., my Dad was able to qualify for a crossbow permit allowing him to bowhunt legally w/a crossbow. Remington,Ruger, Winchester,Savage, they're all American gunmakers that make fine left-handed bolt actions. Good luck, and keep hunting!