The longest shot you would take?
01-05-2007, 06:56 PM
#22
Giant Nontypical
Join Date: May 2005
Location: One mile east of West Podunk Tx
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RE: The longest shot you would take?
Well, since I just got my recurve yesterday I wouldn't take any shot at a live animal. I did however manage to hit the bag target at 20 yds. I shot about 30 times and only missed the bag 5x. I'm pretty happy with that for my first day!
01-08-2007, 06:14 PM
#23
Nontypical Buck
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Join Date: Dec 2006
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RE: The longest shot you would take?
Well i can see what you are saying about feel. I would like to be able to shot at the least 30 and fell some what consistant just in a case i ever need to shot that far
01-14-2007, 03:02 PM
#25
Boone & Crockett
Join Date: Feb 2003
Location: Mississippi USA
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RE: The longest shot you would take?
Sag, find a copy of "The Legendary Hunts of Ben Pearson". Ben had a short draw, his bowstrings resembled rope compared to what we have today, and he made some LONG shots that killed animals. Or read"Fred Bear's Field Notes"--same thing.
Distance is limited because of the archer's ability, propensity of the animal to move, wind, etc. but unless you are talking about 4-footed tanks (hippo, elephant, water or cape buffalo, etc.) a set-up that is reasonable (not borderline)for 15 yds willbe fine for 30. It's been proven too many times. From what I've seen though, most of us (myself included) would do better to stick to closer shots.
Chad
Distance is limited because of the archer's ability, propensity of the animal to move, wind, etc. but unless you are talking about 4-footed tanks (hippo, elephant, water or cape buffalo, etc.) a set-up that is reasonable (not borderline)for 15 yds willbe fine for 30. It's been proven too many times. From what I've seen though, most of us (myself included) would do better to stick to closer shots.
Chad
