This^^I would shoot 20 yds if everything felt right but I much prefer them at 17 yds or less. My last two deer were both under 12 yds.
I would shoot 20 yds if everything felt right but I much prefer them at 17 yds or less. My last two deer were both under 12 yds.
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Although I did make a perfect 35 yard heart shot once. I had a 15 yard errant hit on the buck due to my top bow limb contacting a branch as I released. My shot went high and a little back, a loin hit. He bolted but stopped at 35 yards. I nocked another arrow and took a desperation shot since I'd already wounded him. I centerpunched the heart. I'd never attempt that shot on a healthy deer.
I like 14-16 yards the best, but I have killed a few at 20.
I tend to agree with it being a loaded question and I have seen it turn into a pissing contest too. I think it is very important for every bowhunter to understand the max distance they can consistently stay well within the killzone of the quarry they are hunting. I also think it is equally important for every bowhunter to understand the circumstances under which they are considering a shot as that can impact whether a shot is advisable or not based on the deer's behavior and /or body language. Assuming the hunter is cappable of making the shot, sometimes a longer shot may be the better option if the deer is relaxed rather than if it may wind you when it gets into a closer shooting lane or body position but is now alert or nervous.This is a loaded question. Here's why I think that, some people might be able to hit an apple at 40 yards. Is that good enough to shoot a deer? People will say that a trad bow is too slow the deer will react, but from the animals I have shot at with my recurve they almost never react to my shot just the arrow hitting something.
To me my point on distance 32 yards is an easier shot than 15 yards.
This is a loaded question. Here's why I think that, some people might be able to hit an apple at 40 yards. Is that good enough to shoot a deer? People will say that a trad bow is too slow the deer will react, but from the animals I have shot at with my recurve they almost never react to my shot just the arrow hitting something.
To me my point on distance 32 yards is an easier shot than 15 yards.
I needed to read this. That I am not the only one struggling for consistency out to 30. Keeping it 20 and in is definitely where I need to be. Thanks guys for keeping it real..
This is how I've been ranging my targets for awhile now. Real good method.As an added bonus if you put 2 tape marks on your riser you can create a hasty range finding system identical to how the Dead-On rangefinder works. It works.
What’s the max yardage you feel confident making a kill shot on a whitetail?