what the closest you take a deer to your stand
07-21-2008, 02:29 PM
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Nontypical Buck
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what the closest you take a deer to your stand
How close is too close ? I have taken them almost directly underneath but it is not a comfortable angle to shoot from and if you are not careful can have an impact to your anchor point - I now wait and prefer a shot 10-20 yards
07-21-2008, 02:40 PM
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RE: what the closest you take a deer to your stand
I agree Bark....I like them outside 10 yards when hunting a tree or elevated. I have taken two deer off the ground at almost point blank range (inside 5yds) out of the DB....That was really neat...they were right in front of the thing...
07-21-2008, 04:11 PM
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RE: what the closest you take a deer to your stand
I prefer shots between 15-30yds.....Anything within 15yds I'll waitfor the deerto move unless I think they're about to bolt. Only on a couple occasions have I shot under 15yards.
07-21-2008, 04:16 PM
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RE: what the closest you take a deer to your stand
3 yards, just aim a bit farther back to avoid hit where the shoulder blades meet the spinal area. This is tough to penetrate. A very close shot with a large cut mechanical will kill them dead and quick. I wouldn't take this shot with a small cut fixed head though. Don't cause enough damage to one lung and can loose them.
