I spend most of my practice sessions shooting at 40-50 yards. I have never shot a whitetail over 25 yards. I' m not saying I wouldn' t feel comfortable, it' s just I' ve never needed to.........I have, however, shot Mule Deer and Antelope upwards of 50 yards out west. I very seldom practice from the same location. I shoot one arrow from different locations and angles. I feel it gives me the best real life practice. I also practice shooting at small objects from different locations (skoal can, stirofoam cup, etc).