What is your maximum range on a game animal???
03-04-2007, 07:28 PM
#51
Spike
Join Date: Oct 2006
Location: Arkansas
Posts: 43
RE: What is your maximum range on a game animal???
60 is no problem for me, thats what I actually practice at and it makes the short shots a breeze. I am going mule deer hunting this year in CO if I get drawed and I plan on my max shooting there to be 80yds. I will practice all summer for it, but I am going to increase my chances of getting something there. I dont want to come home empty handed. Hopefully the shot will be much shorter, but I will be prepared for it.
03-04-2007, 07:55 PM
#55
Join Date: Jan 2007
Location:
Posts: 13
RE: What is your maximum range on a game animal???
ORIGINAL: 442deer
That sums up this thread. The entire B. Hole family is....uh...challenged... or, special, or whatever the PC word for retarded is today.
That sums up this thread. The entire B. Hole family is....uh...challenged... or, special, or whatever the PC word for retarded is today.
03-04-2007, 08:07 PM
#57
Join Date: Jan 2007
Location: Idaho
Posts: 62
RE: What is your maximum range on a game animal???
I'm a relatively new bow hunter. I realize that you absolutely have to shoot within your comfort zone, but anytime you shoot 50 yards plus it's a risk no matter how good you are. When is that risk acceptable?
03-04-2007, 08:21 PM
#58
Nontypical Buck
Join Date: Mar 2007
Location: New Jersey
Posts: 2,385
RE: What is your maximum range on a game animal???
Many hunters have killed at 50 yds, but in my opinion it's irresponsible hunting. There's far too much that can go wrong at that distance, which leads to wounded and suffering animals.
03-04-2007, 08:53 PM
#59
Giant Nontypical
Join Date: Nov 2004
Location: Kansas
Posts: 6,598
RE: What is your maximum range on a game animal???
ORIGINAL: MOTOWNHONKEY
If the wind is 50 mph and under I will go out to 100 yds. If it gets above 50 mph, say like 65 mph I will keep it under 75 yds. I had a 60 mph wind one day and shot one at 80 yds. I had to lead the beast 62 yds. I did catch the back of both lungs but thought it would be to risky to try that again. I will only take ethical shots.
If the wind is 50 mph and under I will go out to 100 yds. If it gets above 50 mph, say like 65 mph I will keep it under 75 yds. I had a 60 mph wind one day and shot one at 80 yds. I had to lead the beast 62 yds. I did catch the back of both lungs but thought it would be to risky to try that again. I will only take ethical shots.
Its been entertaining listening to all you newbies. lol I lead the beast 62 yds in a 60 mph wind. Yea I was being serious. 
All who know me knew I was kidding but I guess I should clear it up. I have never shot over 30 yds because I never had to. Thanks it was fun.
03-04-2007, 09:00 PM
#60
Join Date: Feb 2003
Location:
Posts: 6,006
RE: What is your maximum range on a game animal???
ORIGINAL: MOTOWNHONKEY
Its been entertaining listening to all you newbies. lol I lead the beast 62 yds in a 60 mph wind. Yea I was being serious. All who know me knew I was kidding but I guess I should clear it up. I have never shot over 30 yds because I never had to. Thanks it was fun.
ORIGINAL: MOTOWNHONKEY
If the wind is 50 mph and under I will go out to 100 yds. If it gets above 50 mph, say like 65 mph I will keep it under 75 yds. I had a 60 mph wind one day and shot one at 80 yds. I had to lead the beast 62 yds. I did catch the back of both lungs but thought it would be to risky to try that again. I will only take ethical shots.
If the wind is 50 mph and under I will go out to 100 yds. If it gets above 50 mph, say like 65 mph I will keep it under 75 yds. I had a 60 mph wind one day and shot one at 80 yds. I had to lead the beast 62 yds. I did catch the back of both lungs but thought it would be to risky to try that again. I will only take ethical shots.
Its been entertaining listening to all you newbies. lol I lead the beast 62 yds in a 60 mph wind. Yea I was being serious. All who know me knew I was kidding but I guess I should clear it up. I have never shot over 30 yds because I never had to. Thanks it was fun.
You mean to tell me that wasn't gospel!?
I may have to totally rethink how I'm doing things from now on.