I think I have shot pretty much all my deer at 20 yards or less(usually less). That is kind of the point of bow hunting for me I guess.
I don't think you can really put a rule of thumb on it. Abilities in people vary greatly.
Bows (even older ones) are more capable than the people shooting them.
Last edited by rockport; 11-24-2014 at 03:27 PM.