what's your max range?
06-11-2008, 11:48 AM
#4
Giant Nontypical
Join Date: Sep 2007
Location: Central Minnesota
Posts: 9,445
RE: what's your max range?
It really depends on the day for me. Most times its in that 20 yard range. Every time before I leave the house to go hunting I shoot 10 to 12 arrows before I head out. I'll practice from 10 to 20 yards. If I'm shooting good out to 20 and feeling good about it I'll do the same when hunting. There's days where I won't take a shot over 15 yards because I'm just terrible that day at anything farther out then that. I've taken one doe at 21 yards on a very slow trot and I nailed her perfect on the move double lunging her and catching the top of her heart also, it was exactly where I was looking and concentrating on when I released the arrow. That has been my longest shot. 12 to 13 yards is my favorite distance.
06-11-2008, 02:03 PM
#5
Giant Nontypical
Join Date: Feb 2003
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Posts: 7,571
RE: what's your max range?
Boy thats a tough question. And it all depends. The other day I shot at a Caribou target at 45 yards and the shot couldn't be more perfect. But sometimes the chip shots seem tough.
My normal range that I would feel comfortable shooting at a deer is usually about 25 yards or closer though.
My normal range that I would feel comfortable shooting at a deer is usually about 25 yards or closer though.
06-11-2008, 03:18 PM
#6
Typical Buck
Thread Starter
Join Date: Jan 2008
Location: Mississippi
Posts: 600
RE: what's your max range?
i've only got a 25# longbow but i'm maxed out around 15yds. anything under that i can nail the tardet no problem. i'm hoping to get a bowstick U-finish soon so it'll be easier to hit the further targets I hope.
06-11-2008, 03:46 PM
#7
Fork Horn
Join Date: Jun 2008
Posts: 112
RE: what's your max range?
25 yards is my max hunting distance. I'll practice out to 35-40 so I'll be confident on closer shots.
This was a 56 yard shot at the Baltimore Traditional Classic last month. I actually nailed that black bear 3D in the X ring!
This was a 56 yard shot at the Baltimore Traditional Classic last month. I actually nailed that black bear 3D in the X ring!
06-11-2008, 04:30 PM
#8
Giant Nontypical
Join Date: Feb 2004
Location: Pittsburgh, PA
Posts: 7,208
RE: what's your max range?
I honestly don't know at this point. For the most part I've got a ton of confidence right now. More than I've ever had. BUT I like to think I have a lot of restraint and common sense. Then throw in that I really haven't stepped off any official distances...I just shoot. Yea if I want to think about the number, I can give it a pretty good estimate, but for right now, I'm just going to go with.....I'll know it when the animal walks in front of me.
06-12-2008, 05:41 AM
#9
Giant Nontypical
Join Date: May 2005
Location: One mile east of West Podunk Tx
Posts: 5,973
RE: what's your max range?
I won't take a shot at a deer over 15 yds. 20 is my target shooting max although I practice at 25. Feral hogs my max range is 132 yds or whatever I feel like flinging one at. I have no ethics where feral hogs are concerned.