ditto what dan said. i try to set up for shots of 15-20 yds or less. for years i shot nfaa events and had to hit targets at 80 yds. i am capable of shooting 50 yds or more and the bow is likewise capable but, that does'nt mean it's a good idea. one of the biggest differences between bow hunting and gun hunting is that with a gun....you can pretty much shoot any deer that you see....with a bow you have to pass up a lot of deer. the bow hunter has to limit his yardage and take comfort in knowing that hehas the "right stuff".