Distance while hunting
#5
Two things afect the distance of shots taken. The ability of the hunter and the ability of the hunting equipment. Crossbows are not magic, the arrow or bole from a crossbow starts to drop faster in flight than an arrow from a compound od recurve bow because it is shorter and lighter giving it less momentum. The answers you got of 40 yards are reasonable, beyond that, you need to have a whole lot of practice and be consistant in hitting where you want to hit. When I still bow hunted, I limited myself to 35 yards because That is where I was sure of my shots.
#9
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my advise would be, go out and practice. know the capability of whichever weapon you choose and know the capability of self.
one hunter might be capable of 500 yard shot while another hunter with same weapon may feel uncomfortable at more then 1oo yards.
there is no shame in letting an animal walk because you may have felt uncomfortable taking the shot but it is dispicable to take a shot you're not sure you can make.
one hunter might be capable of 500 yard shot while another hunter with same weapon may feel uncomfortable at more then 1oo yards.
there is no shame in letting an animal walk because you may have felt uncomfortable taking the shot but it is dispicable to take a shot you're not sure you can make.
Last edited by kidoggy; 02-16-2015 at 02:41 PM.
#10
my advise would be, go out and practice. know the capability of whichever weapon you choose and know the capability of self.
one hunter might be capable of 500 yard shot while another hunter with same weapon may feel uncomfortable at more then 1oo yards.
there is no shame in letting an animal walk because you may have felt uncomfortable taking the shot but it is dispicable to take a shot you're not sure you can make.
one hunter might be capable of 500 yard shot while another hunter with same weapon may feel uncomfortable at more then 1oo yards.
there is no shame in letting an animal walk because you may have felt uncomfortable taking the shot but it is dispicable to take a shot you're not sure you can make.