I really like practicing at longer distaces. Many times I'll sit at 45-50 yards, and just take shots from there. Helps me with my stability, and getting my pin on the target.

Also helps out by making a 30-40 yard shot look close and easy. When I have enough room I will also take shots just to "see if I can do it" at 60 yards.

I take the longer shots about every third time I practice.

Other than that, I shoot at 40 yards and in, practicing shooting from stands, shooting in akward positions, and so on.

In the field, I'd never take a shot at a deer further than 40 yards. At 40 yards the deer has to be completely broadside for me to take the shot.


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