Range for Turkeys

dtk913 · 04-21-2008, 11:45 AM

I am wondering what peoples ranges are for turkeys. I am very comfortable shoting my bow at 40+, when practicing, but I have never shot a turkey with it. I am thinking 25 yards should probably be my max for a gobbler. What kind of limits do the rest of you have.

Dan

MeanV2 · 04-21-2008, 12:10 PM

Personally I prefer 15 to 22 yards. I have killeda Turkey at 30 yards, but I was in a situation where I knew the exact range and he was in the wide open.

Dan

wallhangr · 04-21-2008, 12:34 PM

I'm setting 30 yards as my limit, in perfect conditions.

KodiakArcher · 04-21-2008, 12:40 PM

< 20 yards

mconwa951 · 04-21-2008, 12:54 PM

when using my rage broadhead I go to 30 however I just got some of the gobbler gullotine 4 inch broadheads and i think trying for the head shot ill stick to 20.

rybohunter · 04-21-2008, 01:06 PM

20 or under, preferably around 15-17.

Swift Arrow · 04-21-2008, 01:53 PM

If I had thought about getting a license for one last year I would've popped a Jake at 30 yards.

OKbowhunter20 · 04-21-2008, 02:16 PM

Probably 20-25 yards or less

MN/Kyle · 04-21-2008, 02:18 PM

My first bird was 32 yards. Usually like to keep it under 20.

vmartin · 04-21-2008, 02:37 PM

i am comfortable shooting 60 yards when there is no wind. one tom last year was shot at 60, he ran 15 yards. i prefer to get him in to 5 yards for a show but sometimes i like to take a long shot. i practice shooting my bow 2-3 times a week on average all year so i havn't had a problem killing a turkey yet.