i shot it from a tripod almost 20 yds away .i didnt see no deer so i had to atleast get a practice shot out.... i nailed him a little high to the right above his shoulder but nailed out one of his lungs and he didnt go any where if i can hit this then i think it will give me a better chance of hitting a deer..too bad i didnt see any i just sat there on the tripod for about 3 hrs in the rain for a rabbit although it was exciting hitting my first live target...