RE: YOUR effective range
How long have I been shooting Traditional bows- 31 years. My dad bought me my 1st recurve at 3 years old.
How long have I been hunting with Traditional bows- 14 years this year with the same exact recurve.
My set up- WindWalker Take Down Custom Made Recurve. 73lbs at 28.5". XX75 2216 4" 4 fletched Aluminum arrows tipped with 125 grain 3 blade Magnus Snuffer Broadheads.
My effective range- Nothing over 20 yards. 12 to 13 yards is my favorite yardage to shoot at animals. I have taken 2 different deer at 21 yards and 22 yards. Them particular years I was on big time with my shooting out to 25 yards. Regardless though of my shooting I'd never take a shot beyond that at an animal no matter what his size was.