What's your MAX shot range in the field ?

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Re: What's your MAX shot range in the field ?

Unread postby Scot » Mon Oct 29, 2012 1:26 am

30 and in. 35 if conditions are perfect. I regularly practice at 40 and 50 yards.

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Re: What's your MAX shot range in the field ?

Unread postby whitetail007 » Mon Oct 29, 2012 2:05 am

30 yard max.
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Re: What's your MAX shot range in the field ?

Unread postby whitetail4ever » Mon Oct 29, 2012 2:20 am

I would probably take a 40 yd shot if it is wide open...but I prefer to stay at 30 or under.
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Re: What's your MAX shot range in the field ?

Unread postby Uncle Lou » Mon Oct 29, 2012 6:22 am

7 mag 300 yds
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Re: What's your MAX shot range in the field ?

Unread postby hammered 16 » Tue Oct 30, 2012 2:39 am

i dont like to shoot past 30 at a deer but i practice at 40 and 50
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Re: What's your MAX shot range in the field ?

Unread postby MOBIGBUCKS » Tue Oct 30, 2012 4:20 am

30 for me
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Re: What's your MAX shot range in the field ?

Unread postby dan » Mon Mar 25, 2013 11:45 am

Max shot is 40... But thats Max. More comfortable right at around 20.. And I don't like them getting closer than 10 yards.
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Re: What's your MAX shot range in the field ?

Unread postby vanceg » Mon Mar 25, 2013 12:22 pm

30 and under, I like them close. The buck i shot last year was at 7 yards and that was way to close.
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Re: What's your MAX shot range in the field ?

Unread postby MOBIGBUCKS » Mon Mar 25, 2013 12:44 pm

Not gonna take much over 30...I'm an odds type guy and anything under 30 seems to have much better odds than anything over 30.
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Re: What's your MAX shot range in the field ?

Unread postby MOBIGBUCKS » Mon Mar 25, 2013 12:46 pm

However, you have to look at western hunters versus eastern amd midwet hunters. Distinct difference in average shot distance...In the end, everyone has to decide for themselves what an actual "ethical" shot distance is for the animal in which they are pursuing.
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Re: What's your MAX shot range in the field ?

Unread postby JoeRE » Mon Mar 25, 2013 12:48 pm

I hunt with a ML and a bow...with the ML I can take deer out to 250+ yards under the right conditions (little wind, good rangefinder, a knowledge of the load's ballistics, and a good rest).

With a bow my max range is situational as well. Everyone's should be in my opinion...under ideal conditions I might take a shot out to 50 yards....most hunting conditions are not that. I have hunted in crazy windy conditions where I wouldn't shoot beyond 15-20 I was bouncing around so much.

If you want to be a good shot at 40 yards, practice at 60-80 yards.
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Re: What's your MAX shot range in the field ?

Unread postby Treeshark » Mon Mar 25, 2013 12:51 pm

40 would be the top of my limit and only if everything would line up perfectly. I've never had that happen in a hunting situation yet, so I've never actually shot at a deer farther out than 25 yards. I set up for 30 and in (and only trim that far- I don't like to do any more than I have to). If one happens to hang out outside of that and I still have a clear shot it is just by luck.
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Re: What's your MAX shot range in the field ?

Unread postby keb » Mon Mar 25, 2013 2:20 pm

20 yards.
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Re: What's your MAX shot range in the field ?

Unread postby blizzardhunter » Mon Mar 25, 2013 2:33 pm

The last few years I've been almost able to drive a tack at 40. I prefer 15-30. Bought a 5 pin sight to shoot out to 60 this year, but mainly just for fun. I have a harder time with close shots. I get a lot of deer at under 10 yards and have a hard time with that. Wont take it if I can help it.
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Re: What's your MAX shot range in the field ?

Unread postby Buckfever » Tue Mar 26, 2013 11:05 am

I've taken a few out at 36-37 yards. I pretty much don't setup anymore for anything past 30.


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