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Old 02-04-2011 | 05:46 AM
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I was wondering when that big buck walks in and you have your bow in hand. How close do you want him before you shoot. I heard some guys say less that 30 yards and some say less than 70 yards. I wanted to see what you zone was. Mine is less than 40 yards.
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Old 02-04-2011 | 05:51 AM
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less than 30 yds for me,
yes i can get good groupings at 50 yds,
but wouldnt risk it on a live target,
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Old 02-04-2011 | 07:08 AM
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Mine at this stage of the game is 40 yards. It used to farther when the eyes were better

There are times when a 20 yard shot is a No go! and there are times when a 40 yard shot is a slam dunk!

The most important thing is to learn the difference

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Old 02-04-2011 | 07:36 AM
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yea i mean ive seen guys on hunting shows shoot at like 70 yards thats crazy i think. to much room for mistakes there
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Old 02-04-2011 | 08:27 AM
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Preferably 12 yards. Other then that 20 yards and under.
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Old 02-04-2011 | 08:58 AM
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Depends on area I am hunting, but usually 30 yards and in.
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Old 02-04-2011 | 01:04 PM
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out to 40 but most of my shots are at 20-25
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Old 02-04-2011 | 03:07 PM
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25 yards or closer for me.
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Old 02-04-2011 | 07:56 PM
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I'm so thick, I couldn't get a shot out farther than 25-30 yards due to the thickness of veg surrounding me. I choose these spots (or they choose me), after scouting. Thats where they're at (bucks).
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Old 02-05-2011 | 04:00 AM
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My sweet spot is 25 yards or less. I did mess up on a shot this year on a nine point at 25 yards. This was him at that moment. Its hard to see all nine but they are there.
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