I'll look into getting a range finder later for now I will just borrow a friends and I will try to limit my shot to no more than 25 or 30 yards. And yes 40 yards was pushing it a bit but it was just excitement in having them come in while waiting and I just wanted to get a shot off this year atleast. Andthanks because atleast now I know I don't feel so bad and I know its not that bad to miss 2 shots in a row