How far out do you shoot?

[wapiti67]

Just remember guys...just because you can hit a taget 50-80 yards away perfectly, doesnt mean squat in the woods....an animal moves!! At 50 yards, that deer or elk can move 2-5 yards in the time it takes your arrow to leave your bow and arrive at the animal....what was a perfect shot, turns into that awful nightmare of a poor hit...Just do yourself a favor and don't take the long shots...you might get lucky a few times..but, who wants the consequences of a poorly hit animal?

[6x6 bull]

Just remember guys...just because you can hit a taget 50-80 yards away perfectly, doesnt mean squat in the woods....an animal moves!! At 50 yards, that deer or elk can move 2-5 yards in the time it takes your arrow to leave your bow and arrive at the animal....what was a perfect shot, turns into that awful nightmare of a poor hit...Just do yourself a favor and don't take the long shots...you might get lucky a few times..but, who wants the consequences of a poorly hit animal?

+1

[RHunter]

I have shot a deer at 110 yards, last year it was the only shot I had at a nice 4 point, I debated shooting at 90 yards, but then he moved and knew I was there and was very nervous, so I decided once in a life time shot, and im glad I had a pin for a 100 yards as a just in case, I shot and nailed him

[Huge29]

I wouldn't shoot past 50 yards, preferably 40 and under. But I'm pretty new also, but hope to take a Muley at close range.

Me too, except for the new part. It is all a matter of comfort and practice, practice, practice. I know of people who are very good at the longer ranges, but for us average Joes, I think 50 is a good top end.

[6x6 bull]

Someone once said that archery isn't about how far you can shoot but how close you can get before you shoot.

[Tree Killer]

Someone once said that archery isn't about how far you can shoot but how close you can get before you shoot.

My self imposed range with my recurve is somewhere between 20-25 yards, but I prefer a little closer. I'm right handed but left eye dominant, and really can't shoot beyond 30 yards with much accuracy and confidence.