RE: Maximum Confident Shooting Range???
 

I would have to reword that a little...Max effective range is 20 yards. I base this by being able to consistantly being able to hit my "pie plate" at 99 percent...I cant do that at longer distances...

RE: Maximum Confident Shooting Range???
 

Up to 50 yards is my effective range. I am very accomplished at 50yards and actually did take a nice 8pt that was a solid 50 yard shot last weekend. The arrow zipped through the lungs 3 inches from where I intended it to go.

To be honest, I have a dead zone at 20 yards that I struggle with. I can shoot incredible groups at 40-50 yards but somehow struggle with 20 yard shots. Last year, I missed a monster 8 pt at 20 yards. Go figure. This year I drill a nice 8 pt at 50 yards. Keep in mind that I only would take a shot of 40-50 if the conditions where perfect, as they were with the 8pt I just shot. I guess you have to evaluate every situation as they come. Thats the beauty of bow hunting. Every situation is different and you must adapt or eat tag soup.

RE: Maximum Confident Shooting Range???
 

I have three pins on my sight, 20, 30, & 40yds and I have used them all, although it's been a while since I shot past 30 yards. Most of my stands are located where there are no over 40yard shots available. I like that because then I can't be tempted to take a shot I'm not 100% confident in.I practice out to 50 and I am pretty consistant, this is with just a hold over of my 40yard pin.

When hunting I keep my shots at 40 and under....... works for me.

RE: Maximum Confident Shooting Range???
 

My maximum shooting range varies greatly depending on circumstances.

When the weather and wind is right, and when I feel solid, I would not think twice about a 50 yard shot. Buck or doe, it doesn`t matter.

But if the wind is up, even a little bit, or if I come to full draw and just cannot get steady.......well then 35 yards is just too far.

Every day, and every situation is a new one for me.

RE: Maximum Confident Shooting Range???
 

Sorry, i said i should have about 63 ft/lbs of energy with a 60# and 430 grain arrows-- that was a miscalculation-- i should have only about 53 ft/lbs of energy with a 70# and 400 grain arrows

RE: Maximum Confident Shooting Range???
 

35 yds. on whitetail, I will go 40 on an elk.