ricoace

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...

macd

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.

BigJ71

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.

Big Country

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.

CharlesK

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

schlich92

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