I have taken a few deer beyond 40 yards, and an antelope at 62 yds. I practice regularly out to 70. I would not hesitate to take a shot at a whitetail out to 50 if the conditions were right. Thats me though, I am confident that I can make that shot because I practice it everyday. Everyone always says that as a bowhunter its our job to get closer, and i agree, but sometimes that 12 pt just doesnt want cooperate.