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How long a shot will you take at a deer.

I personally feel comfortable out to 35yds. I think even with super fast bows that the deer can move so much after the shot that it is hard to put a good shot on a deer that is too far out. You just can't anticipate their movement in order to compensate for it.

That being said how many of you think that a quiet bow is a remedy for deer movement at the shot??
 
I have a 40 yard pin that I may use one day. I've only killed 2 with a bow in my lifetime and made only 3 confirmed hits so I don't know if that 40 yard shot will ever materialize or not. I do however feel comfortable with 40 yards due to practicing. If my bow made a lot of noise that might influence my decision, but it's pretty quiete compared to others I've heard.
 
Ive killed two over 40. Longest was 43 yards. I wouldnt hesitate to shoot at a deer at out to 65. I may get crucified for this but I can put 90% of my arrows in a coffee can at this range. if the deer was relaxed, and in the clear and weather was good Id take the shot.

I have passed them at this range at least 5 times this past season for one reason or another...but if all the stars alligned I feel comfortable shooting at that range. When hunting out of my tree saddle I have a 40 yard max.

I think quiet and forgiving followed closely by speed are the biggest componets of killing deer on long shots. Oh and having a pin for it...not put my 40 on its back jazz. I havent seen deer really jump the string that much at longer ranges. 25 yards ive seen them dang near turn inside out.
 
This past year it was 30yds,but I have been regularly practicing at 40yds and feel pretty confident and my groups are just as good at 40 as they are at 30,so this year im gonna back it out to 40yds.I had several deer at 35 and 40yds this year,but just wasn't sure on taking the shot.
 
i can consistently hit tennis balls at 60 yds. but would NEVER consider a shot at a live target at that distance. 30 yds. is my max at a live target under perfect circumstances.
 
I practice out to 60 yds, but 40 yds is my limit in an open field. Now in the woods 30 at best if it's wide open
 
bobthebowhunter said:
how many of you think that a quiet bow is a remedy for deer movement at the shot??
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Remedy? No. Positive contributing factor? Yes
 
30 right now, but that is only because thats as far as i am able to practice.

If i could shoot a little further i would shoot out to about 40. MAYBE 45 if conditions were perfect.
 
wow i'm impressed. I practice out to 40 and have shot at 50yds. Like some of you have said for me to take a long shot (long shot being 40+ for me) on a deer, the conditions would have to be perfect. No wind, and a calm deer standing in the middle of a food plot.
 
My longest is 50 yards. I wouldn't do it again, I tracked that poor deer for almost a mile.

I wouldn't shoot one past 40 yards anymore. If your bow isn't quiet they will string jump you everytime.
 
body language is #1 when taking a long shot...I have an adjustable sight that will go to 60 yds and i can shoot 95% in a 9 inch plate at that distance.. but that being said i have killed one at 63... heat of the moment thing.. I missed her at 11 yds and she ran out there and blowed at me till it made me mad enough to shoot her at 63 and she didnt go 35 yds after the shot...If i can offer one bit of info.. when shooting past 40 yds aim lower than normal... 95% of the time they drop on release.. and that will improve shot placement.
 
30 - 35 max - period. It doesn't matter how quiet or how fast your bow is or how perfect you think the shot is - all it takes is one undexpected movement or step by the deer and you've made a horrible shot.
 
I say stay within your effective range on the target range ,then subtract yardage from there based on the thickness of cover , shot angles , current or impending weather conditions, and the body language of the deer.
When in doubt, pass the shot and figure out how to use a different hunting strategy or stand selection to get closer the next time. Thats what bowhunting is all about.
 

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