jbeck Posted August 29, 2008 Report Share Posted August 29, 2008 The biggest thing for me is where I'm at. Shooting muledeer in Montana, 50 yards. Shooting whitetail in Pennsylvania, 30 yards From the yard on flat ground my bow will group 6 inches at 60 yards with broadheads. I just can't find a flat yard to hunt in. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest lobsterman Posted August 29, 2008 Report Share Posted August 29, 2008 i shoot a mathews outback at 70lbs....i only practice shots up to 30 yards, anything more i dont feel comfortable, im sure my bow will do it, its just on my end... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dougp Posted August 29, 2008 Report Share Posted August 29, 2008 Hey, Welcome!!! I shoot a 2008 Diamond. 29" Draw at 70 Lbs. I practice out to 50 yards but my comfort zone is inside of 30 yards. Remember that deer is a little different than a target. Especially when your heart is beating out of your chest and you are trying not to shake. If I am not certain of my shot, I won't take it. Just my 2 cents. Doug Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
need2hunt Posted August 29, 2008 Report Share Posted August 29, 2008 This year I've practiced more than I ever have, pretty much 5-6 days a week. I'm currently shooting out to 80 yards ON 3D TARGETS, I wouldn't shoot at an animal at that range but it sure makes the 20-30 yard shot seem like a chip shot. As for how far I would shoot at an animal I would prefer a 50 and under, so far my average shot in a hunting situation has been approx 15 yards - I prefer them close Shooting a Hoyt Katera XL @ 70 pounds with Beman MFX 400's and 100 grain NAP Spitfire Pro's Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NY_Bowhunter14 Posted August 29, 2008 Report Share Posted August 29, 2008 welcome to the forums... personally i will not shoot past 35 yards, no matter what... i would not feel comfortable shooting pass 35, would prefer to keep it within 25 yards... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Flintlock1776 Posted August 29, 2008 Report Share Posted August 29, 2008 I keep mine under 20. Never had to take a long shot Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Predator Posted August 30, 2008 Report Share Posted August 30, 2008 I think the 3-4 inch group is a good test. Any bigger then that's your limit. BUT you need to do that with the broadhead, not field points. And like the others said conditions need to be perfect for 40 yrd. (Deer not loooking your way and relaxed broadside, no wind, clear open shot, etc.). My furtherst archery was 35 in the eastern woods. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JKAPP01 Posted August 31, 2008 Report Share Posted August 31, 2008 my bow is a mathews switch back. im pullin 64 lbs....i got sold a bow that is 50-60 instead of 60-70 which i wanted and didnt pay attention to. shoots abotu 275-280fps.......i'd like to be drawing 70 and im thinkin about a new bow because i want the extra weight. shot placement is the key.....not about lbs and fps. but i am comfy shooting a fast bow with higher poundage now. i grew up a little haha. but my bow shoots flat up to 30 yards......i try to keep it at 30. shot a turkey this year at 54 yards and couldnt run him down.....keep in mind if the deer is alert.....if you have to stop it.....or if it's naturally feeding....i want to get a new bow with more pounds and get tuned in to about 70 yards, for antelope, elk, and some praire mule deer.....get good at 20 yards, then try 30....get good.......then try 40 get good.....and keep it under 30......too many factors when shooting a live animal.....#1 thing i dont want to do is wound an animal. i go with gut instinct. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dbHunterNY Posted September 2, 2008 Report Share Posted September 2, 2008 It's more about how far someone could shoot comfortably. Anyway, I shoot a newer bow with an IBO of 317-319 fps. I use 100 grain broadheads on Goldtip 5575 arrows cut to 29". I haven't shot game at great distance, but penetration practicing out to 70 yards is still acceptable into a block target. Hope that helps, Dan Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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