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Old 02-09-2008 | 08:56 PM
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My farthest shot with a bow was this year. A big doe at 53 yards with gold tips, spitfire Xp's and a Nikon Range Finder...and luma knocks...the arrow flew threw the air like a signal flare...and when the deer took off it looked like a dune buggy flag going acrossed the field.!!......The doe went 70 yards and the arrow never went completely through....the range finder+ shooting at 50 yards this summer was the key for me.

Wait!..I just reflected back to 1991 when I shot a rabbit at 90 yards with no sights and a razorback broadhead....we'll call that total luck...But I guess it was tossing arrows as a teenager that brought me to where I am today....And Iam notperfect that's for sure.....
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Old 02-09-2008 | 08:58 PM
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my furthest is 40 yards
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Old 02-09-2008 | 08:58 PM
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I've taken one buck at 42 yards, 2 at 41 yards, all 3 double lung, expired in sight.


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Old 02-09-2008 | 08:59 PM
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Whats the longest shot you all would take? i probly wouldent go over 46 yards, but not like i can see past 20 yards in most spots where i hunt anyway.
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Old 02-09-2008 | 09:00 PM
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22yds is my longest
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Old 02-09-2008 | 09:02 PM
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I have taken a buck and a couple turkeys right around 40 yards and i know there is something that i shot at a longer distance (small game) but i cant exactly remember right now....
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Old 02-09-2008 | 09:05 PM
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I have pins to 60 yards. I would take that shot under perfect conditions. My longest shot was a little over 30. I took a couple long shots when I was younger but that was foolishness and I didnt even come close.
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Old 02-09-2008 | 09:57 PM
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About 20 yds - I've always known my limits, with the equipment I have had. I have a new bow this year and may choose to expand this range now - but I've always thought "closer was better"

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Old 02-09-2008 | 10:14 PM
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A doe at 43 yards
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Old 02-10-2008 | 06:22 AM
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Mine is 30yrds. I only practice at 20/25yrds, it's tight!

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