60 yd shot on a deer
09-28-2010, 08:54 AM
#11
Boone & Crockett
Join Date: Feb 2006
Location: Maine
Posts: 12,564
40 yards is my max as well. I read an article along while back that stated the maximum hitting power of most all bows is between 30 and 35 yards. After that it is all down hill from there. I am not sure how true it is. But I have always went by that rule. I also have heard alot about those longer shots losing more deer than getting..Just not worth it to me..
09-29-2010, 11:12 AM
#13
Fork Horn
Join Date: Feb 2005
Location: Texas
Posts: 117
60 yards sounds like a good way to gut shoot a deer. You might be able to hit a target consistently but a lot can happen in 60 yards.
Sound travels roughtly 1100 feet per second and no bow is going to be that fast. Ever watched a slow motion bow shot at a deer. Even at 15 or 20 yards the deer will start to duck to start running. I wont shoot past 30. Even 30 is iffy to me and prefer 20 or less.
You might get lucky at long rangeson a white tail but ts irresponisble IMO.
Sound travels roughtly 1100 feet per second and no bow is going to be that fast. Ever watched a slow motion bow shot at a deer. Even at 15 or 20 yards the deer will start to duck to start running. I wont shoot past 30. Even 30 is iffy to me and prefer 20 or less.
You might get lucky at long rangeson a white tail but ts irresponisble IMO.
10-01-2010, 03:35 AM
#15
Fork Horn
Join Date: Feb 2007
Location: South New Jersey
Posts: 428
I will only shot out to 40 yards.
In the video of the 100 yard shots, did you hear how long it took the arrow to hit the target.
That is a year for the deer to move from the sound of the bow or anything else.
Plus that is a shot in a wide open field, the arc of the arrow at that distance might be ten feet.
You need large/higher shooting lanes ( more height ) the further you shoot.
In the video of the 100 yard shots, did you hear how long it took the arrow to hit the target.
That is a year for the deer to move from the sound of the bow or anything else.
Plus that is a shot in a wide open field, the arc of the arrow at that distance might be ten feet.
You need large/higher shooting lanes ( more height ) the further you shoot.
10-01-2010, 07:57 AM
#17
Nontypical Buck
Join Date: Oct 2007
Location: Wisconsin
Posts: 1,084
I see what your saying, I have a couple field edge stands and 60 yards looks closer then it really is.
10-01-2010, 08:08 AM
#18
Fork Horn
Join Date: Apr 2005
Location: Dark Side of the Moon
Posts: 406
I shoot the Bowtech Extreme VFT. I consistently hit and win alot of bets at hunting camps hitting tops of beer cans that have been placed on there sides at 60 yards. That being said it is kinda like a long drive contest in that it looks cool, but how practical.
You may be able to hit the target at that range, but way to many things can happen IMHO to make a 60 yard shot ethical. I will shoot at 45 yards, after that even a relaxed deer can react before the arrow nails it.
You may be able to hit the target at that range, but way to many things can happen IMHO to make a 60 yard shot ethical. I will shoot at 45 yards, after that even a relaxed deer can react before the arrow nails it.
10-01-2010, 08:32 AM
#19
Nontypical Buck
Join Date: Jul 2007
Location: North Carolina
Posts: 1,282
Really it has nothing to do with the bow it is the ability of the shooter. 60 yards on a deer in a field if you practice that far and further. I limit myself to 30 yards and almost all of my shots over the years have been under 25 yards.
