I'm new to archery (compound or long bow) as well. Last year i borrowed my brother in laws PSE bow, put all new equipment (sights, peep,..) on it. I practiced with it ,on and off all year until archery season. I got real good..in my humble opinion at 20 yd kill shots on a 3D deer, and 4 out of 5 at 35 yds. However during archery season I had a real nice 6 pointer walk within 50-55 yrds from me. Blood pumping, heart starts racing, I called him in a few more yards. Breathing heavy, blood preasure I know is going up, mouth going dry, knees a little weak as I stand up in my stand. He didnt see me, one more soft grunt brought him within 30-35 yds..easy shot I'm thinking. 15 feet up in tree stand, he's standing nealy broad side to me. I let go the arrow,.. it went about 1 inch under his chest in to the dirt. All the practice in the wold couldnt have prepared my for the rush i felt calling the deer in. I said all that to say its hard to compare a 35yd kill shot in my back yard on a 3D target to the real thing in the forest amongst trees and branches. Next time I'll call him in closer for a 20yd for sure kill shot