Max effective range.

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Carpdaddy
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Re: Max effective range.

#11 Post by Carpdaddy »

Amen Dave, good thoughts.

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#12 Post by Captainkirk »

That is the mentality we all should carry with us afield...
Aim small, miss small!

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#13 Post by Shadowhntr »

Ttt
The element of surprise can never be replaced by persistence.

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#14 Post by Graps »

When hunting, I'm comfortable under 20 yards.
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#15 Post by joe harrod1945 »

i am shooting a 40# longbow 10 to 15 yards is the max.i use a heavy arrow with bear razorheads.16 feet max in tree stand.

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#16 Post by Carpdaddy »

Sounds familiar around here Joe, I also shoot a 40# longbow, and my current arrows are 600gr.

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#17 Post by stumper »

I’m a better shot than I was last year. 20 is still my answer.
Nothing clears a troubled mind like shooting a bow.

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#18 Post by Captainkirk »

Since I've taken a shine to my short bow (K-Mag, 52 AMO) and had to shorten my shooting range distance up to 15 yards, I've found that 15 yards to be very comfortable and confidence building. I believe I will change my previous 20 yard answer to 15 yards. Oh, and welcome to you, Joe Harrod!
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#19 Post by Dan »

I’m right there with the bunch at 20 yards. I prefer 15 yards for deer and turkey, closer to 10 on squirrels and rabbits.

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#20 Post by stumper »

Dan wrote: Sun Aug 19, 2018 7:52 pm I’m right there with the bunch at 20 yards. I prefer 15 yards for deer and turkey, closer to 10 on squirrels and rabbits.
I like 10 on squirrels.
Nothing clears a troubled mind like shooting a bow.

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