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Originally Posted by awshucks
(Post 4059095)
My limit is 35-40 yds, there's always tomorrow...........
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40 is my furthest , 15 my closest. I prefer 20
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My shots are dictated by the area i hunt in. So pickin out a set yardage isn't practical fer me. My place here allows shots from 5 yds to maybe 40 yds. Some spots on 2 stands i could get a clear shot out to about 54 yds. Thats abit fer for my Vixen, but my E'cet 200 could make the shot if'en i was huntin wid it.
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Originally Posted by smokepolehall
(Post 4062128)
My shots are dictated by the area i hunt in. So pickin out a set yardage isn't practical fer me. My place here allows shots from 5 yds to maybe 40 yds. Some spots on 2 stands i could get a clear shot out to about 54 yds. Thats abit fer for my Vixen, but my E'cet 200 could make the shot if'en i was huntin wid it.
My location is much like you say yours is. One stand is 5-20yds, but also have others out to 60+yds. And the long reach ones will depend on wind a lot. Not going to shoot in more than a VERY light wind beyond 40yds. My Scorpyd offers the potential to reach out more than many, but can't still a real breeze. From several of the responses I've had to this thread, others with much the same potential look at it much as I do. The farther it is past 40yds the more perfect the shot window must be. Thanks for the response. |
Shootin deer at longer ranges would be a personal choice. Only you knowed if'en you n yer crossbow will make the shot. If'en thar be any doubt on the shot call better to wait another day. I am not a rack hunter but will shoot deer wid racks. The rack size won't make me shoot if'en its too far or jus bad, i will jus pass on the deer. Tomorrow maybe a better shot never knowed
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Originally Posted by smokepolehall
(Post 4064314)
Shootin deer at longer ranges would be a personal choice. Only you knowed if'en you n yer crossbow will make the shot. If'en thar be any doubt on the shot call better to wait another day. I am not a rack hunter but will shoot deer wid racks. The rack size won't make me shoot if'en its too far or jus bad, i will jus pass on the deer. Tomorrow maybe a better shot never knowed
Back in the 70's I spent two years chasing a buck with a huge rack, passed on others to try'n get the big'en. Result was 2 yrs. of unfilled tags & buck was killed 2 weeks after season ended the second year by a VW bug. learned my lesson & have not done that again. A good year to you friend!:party0005: |
Originally Posted by craig
(Post 4057928)
My bow shoots 418fps with 420gr arrow, not the makers specs, from crony. I bought such a fast bow for just the reason you suggest, avoiding problems with wounded game. Given the ideal shot I suggested above I'd take the 50yd shot, given the shot you suggest with brush ect in the way........I agree, the range gets shorter & shorter depending on what the individual situation is.
I"m in farm country in the southern lower, so shots are more often open & completely clear here. I understand such a shot may be rare indeed in some other locations. Which is part of what I hope to see from all responding. I also practice a lot at 30-70yds & sometimes a few @ 80yds. |
yup...10-40yds...for me...anything else Im not comfortable with...
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You ask how fer & throw in the Big Buck thing! I will shoot to 40 yds regardless of sex of my meat deer. I preferr my deer so close i can watch it blink before i shoot!
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I would shoot honestly up to 40-45 yards accurately to many varibles past 50 yards
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