I stand partially corrected. You did state "When a 30 yd shot was a long one while today a 50 yard shot is possible as well as a few who claim with their 90%+ let-offs @ 80-100# peak weight flinging 100 yd shot at LIVE animals....".

However, I would point out that just because a modern compound bow has the accuracy potential to shoot out to 50 yards that does not mean that the person behind the string has the ability to utilize that potential. One has to use proper judgement in such a case.

On the other hand, CharlieP does bring up a good point. I do seem to remember seeing many comments where several early traditional icons have been noted as taking shots well beyond anything I have seen mentioned so far.