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Old 06-11-2006, 07:12 PM
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15 - 20 yards.

I'm comfortable shooting whitetails out to 40 yards, but I set my stands so I only have to shoot out to 25.
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Old 06-11-2006, 07:43 PM
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15 to maybe 18 yards.
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Old 06-11-2006, 08:10 PM
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average is 20 yards
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Old 06-11-2006, 08:18 PM
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Closest 7 yards andLongest 37 yards. Biggest (11 pt) was 12 yards. Average I'd say 18-20 yards.
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Old 06-11-2006, 08:23 PM
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Average @ 20yds. I set my stands for close in shots too!
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Old 06-11-2006, 08:29 PM
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Well, of all my bowkilled deer, The farthest one was 17 long yards. That's what makes bowhunting so awesome!
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Old 06-11-2006, 08:36 PM
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shortest shot 7 yards, longest shot 55 yards. average shots are about 20 yards for me. there is something nice about that 20 yard sweet spot
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Old 06-11-2006, 08:43 PM
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10 to 15 Yards
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But very important to be a good hunter & woodsman!!
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Old 06-11-2006, 08:45 PM
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Average 10 - 15 yrds. Can't get no better than that.
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Old 06-11-2006, 08:46 PM
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between 20 and 30 yds. although this year i shot a 10pt. at 45yds. It is always good to practice the long shot because you will never know when you might have to make it.
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