RE: why is everyone talking about how far they can shoot
Hunting Mule Deer here in Washington we're presented with a lot of open terrain, sometimes making stalking within 25 - 30 almost impossible.
When going on mule deer hunts I have my pins set at 20, 30, 40, and 50 yards. I regularly practice out to 70, thus making those closer shots seem like cake.
For whitetail, I set my pins at 20, 30, and 40 yards.