The following was taken from another site. I'll keep my opinion to myself at least for now, other than saying does it really matter if its a monster buck or not, but I could not honestly believe some of the replies. Guess I am an elitist and too old school when it comes to bowhunting?

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If you had a monster buck sited at 100 yards with no wind standing broadside and completely relaxed and didnt think you could get closer for whatever reason, would you take the shot?

I guess my first question would be with what kind of weapon?

with a bow... I wouldnt even think about taking a shot. I would try to get closer, or back out and hunt him the next day. I'd rather get busted than take a 100 yard shot and probably end up hittingthe deer inits face or hind quarters. I guess some people might take that shot but i personally dont know anyone that would..

I have a 50 yard pin. When I order and receive the new Octane sight I will have a 60 yard pin, when I went on an elk hunt I was zipping Muzzy tipped Beman Trophy Hunters, 70/90's into the 12 ring of a McKenzie bull elk at 75 yards every time. (Shot my bull at 33 yards.)


With that said, I will NEVER take a 100 yard shot on a whitetail REGARDLESS of the size of his antlers.

Maximum effective range is set by me long before I go afield for the year and the size of the antlers DO NOT extend that range.

I just wish all archers thought/practiced the same thing.

If you take a 100 yard shot with a bow, you shouldn't be allowed to bowhunt IMO.I dont care how good you are, its too much of a risk.

Most people feel its unethical because they are judging the shooter with thier own skills. I have seen folks where 100 yard is a chip shot. Well, actually only saw 1. For me, sure it would be unethical. I don't practice at 100 yards, I don't think if I did, I don't think I could consistently hit a 3d deer at 100 yards. I need to be able to hit something with a good bit of confidense.

There are folks on here, who I bet can't consistently hit a 3d deer vitals with trad gear even under20 yards, but they still take thier gear out in the field. Nobody bats an eye on here.

Using a bow.

But are they going to shoot at a live deer at 100 yards?

[:-][:-] Hell I'd be leary about taking the shot with a shotgun [8D].

I saw that too coug and you saw my reply. I am in2 archery as I like the up close and in your face action that archery provides. I can see guys practicing at 100 yds and plus for fun and maybe some freak followup shot(is it really ever gonna happen)