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Max yardage

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  1. Modeerhunter

    Modeerhunter Newb

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    I have a Barnett Whitetail Hunter crossbow shoots 340fps I use a 400 grain bolt what is the max yardage I should shoot while hunting

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    Modeerhunter, Aug 18, 2017
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    cdm369 Weekend Warrior

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    I'm by no means an expert, but I would say you should only shoot game within a range you can confidently group arrows in the killzone. Outside of that is irresponsible hunting.

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    Cablebob Die Hard Bowhunter

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    see my reply in the crossbow thread.
     
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    Rampaige Die Hard Bowhunter

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    Something to consider is the momentum the bolt loses as it travels down range. Just because you can group arrows in 1" at 80 yards doesn't necessarily mean your arrow will retain enough energy to penetrate bone at those yardages.
     
    Rampaige, Aug 25, 2017
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