Archery Snipering
01-08-2009 | 06:59 AM
#11
Nontypical Buck
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From: Central PA
RE: Archery Snipering
My longest shot to date is 39 yards on a doe I took from the ground in a field this year. Prettiest shot I've ever made.
Most of my shots don't go beyond 30 yards. The terrain and cover I usually find myself in doesn't allow for shots much farther than 25 in most cases.
Don't shoot past your comfort zone. If you do, it'll get you in trouble more times than not.
Most of my shots don't go beyond 30 yards. The terrain and cover I usually find myself in doesn't allow for shots much farther than 25 in most cases.Don't shoot past your comfort zone. If you do, it'll get you in trouble more times than not.
01-08-2009 | 07:00 AM
#12
Nontypical Buck
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From: Southern Illinois
RE: Archery Snipering
ORIGINAL: MeanV2
I've taken a dozen or more animals at 35 to 52 yards, but my biggest buck to date was shot at 3 yards.
There are times that you shouldn't take a 20 yard shot, and there are times when a 40 or 50 yard shot is not right. You have to learn when the shot is makeable and when you should not shoot. That is a bigger challenge than actually having the accuracy to make the shot.
Maybe I was lucky, but I never wounded an animal on a long range shot. I prefer 40 yards or less
Dan
I've taken a dozen or more animals at 35 to 52 yards, but my biggest buck to date was shot at 3 yards.
There are times that you shouldn't take a 20 yard shot, and there are times when a 40 or 50 yard shot is not right. You have to learn when the shot is makeable and when you should not shoot. That is a bigger challenge than actually having the accuracy to make the shot.
Maybe I was lucky, but I never wounded an animal on a long range shot. I prefer 40 yards or less
Dan
01-08-2009 | 10:32 AM
#14
Nontypical Buck
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From: Henderson, KY
RE: Archery Snipering
ORIGINAL: Schultzy
22 yards twice with my recurve, both were double lung heart shots. Them are the farthest shots I've ever taken In 23 years of bow hunting.
22 yards twice with my recurve, both were double lung heart shots. Them are the farthest shots I've ever taken In 23 years of bow hunting.
I like others, usually dont have the chance to take far shots b/c of the thick woods.
Derek
