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  1. CToutdoorsman

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    40 is my max
     
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  4. Fix

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    Same as everyone else 40 and under average is 25
     
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    Most of my kills are 15yd to 20yd. I don't practice past 30.


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    ash d, Aug 13, 2017
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    Planopurist Weekend Warrior

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    Normally, 40-45. I need to get quite a bit of practice in though.


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    Planopurist, Aug 13, 2017
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  7. Me53

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    40 yrds early in the season, but as the layers pile up my max range shrinks. Bibs and parka = 30 max.

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    Me53, Aug 13, 2017
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    Being in Kansas range is often longer but wind is more of an issue. I do practice out to 50 yards and in the wind. Very seldom shoot past 40 yds and things have to be right.
     
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  9. eye1

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    35 yards for me

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    Open field, relaxed deer & I'm relaxed I'd shoot out 60. I try to practice out to 80 & 100 at least 3 times a week.


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    killer chill-r, Aug 13, 2017
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  11. Sliverflicker

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    Killed one a little over 60 yards years ago but put my time in shooting 80 back then. I would still shoot one at 50 if all the conditions were right.
     
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  12. virginiashadow

    virginiashadow Legendary Woodsman

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    Every inch last 20 yds seems like a mile to me in the deer woods

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    35 is max but if it's a giant then 40.
     
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  14. Shocker99

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    A lot of guys frown on this approach with the thinking that it's sad that a bigger deer is worth taking a riskier shot. The way I see it is a bigger deer is a bigger target with bigger vitals so yea I would push my max a little further for a giant deer too. 35 and 40 is about right for me.


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    67 yds is my longest i think.

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    Most deer I've shot have been about 20. I don't think I've shot over 30. Im comfortable to 40 on a deer but anything past that your relying on the deer to either drop or not.
     
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    30 is my max that I practice.
     
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    I hope I never have to decide if I shot is too far to take. For me it would be tough to get a shot that is 40 yards without brush getting in the way.
     
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  19. NebMo Hunter

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    Where i hunt doesnt allow for shots over 22 yards and most would be around 15.

    Ill practice out to 40 and can make good shots to that range but i dont think I'd shoot past 30 and currently dont have to
     
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  20. Jlmini30

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    40 yards if conditions were perfect. I will say that practicing out to 55 yards has dramatically increased my accuracy from shorter distances though. Just get ready to lose a couple arrows early on.
     
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    50 yards, I practice out to 100 maybe pop a shot off at 120 if I'm feeling risky. I have 2 stands that would guarantee a 30 yard or less shot so I like to be prepared.


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