I feel comfortable with a 30 to 40 yard shot. However, any further than 40 yards I feel that there is too much room for outside error such as wind and down or up hill adjustments. Between 20 to 30 yards I not only feel comfortable (which helps to make my shots very accurate) but I also can count on a clean pass through. Which I don' t feel as confident in a longer shot. Also, I like the challenge of getting as close to the game as possible. I' m sure longer shots have been done for example: Howard Hill shot and killed an Elephant with a recurve at over 100 yards. No sight, no compund, no release, just a pure traditional kill!!!! (check out the book Hit Em' Like Howard Hill) So, I know it can be done. But lets face it were not all Howard Hill now are we. lol