Farthest shot with a bow
02-10-2008, 02:38 PM
#32
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RE: Farthest shot with a bow
All my whitetails have been within 30 yards. Shot an elk once at 42Yds.
80+ yards? I am sure I will be accused of being ethics police again and all of that, but I have to respectfully disagree with the statement that these type shots are not risky.
First, it will take most hunting arrows almost a full second to get there. An animal can do a lot of moving in that time.
Second, KE is greatly reduced and questionable at those distances as well as the effect wind and mis-estimating the distance has on the drop at those distances make them RISKY shots.
You nor anyone else has to answer toanyone but yourself when it comes to your shot selections, but please, don't try to justify that distance of a shot as being responsible.
80+ yards? I am sure I will be accused of being ethics police again and all of that, but I have to respectfully disagree with the statement that these type shots are not risky.
First, it will take most hunting arrows almost a full second to get there. An animal can do a lot of moving in that time.
Second, KE is greatly reduced and questionable at those distances as well as the effect wind and mis-estimating the distance has on the drop at those distances make them RISKY shots.
You nor anyone else has to answer toanyone but yourself when it comes to your shot selections, but please, don't try to justify that distance of a shot as being responsible.
02-10-2008, 02:47 PM
#34
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RE: Farthest shot with a bow
jackflap, while everyone can not nor should notattempt a shot at 80+ yards it is not that difficult on something as Big as an Elk. You have to know your equipment, the Game, and your abilities. I got a complete pass through on that Elk by the way as I did the Whitetail. Game that is not alert is very unlikely to make any sudden moves when the bow shot is 40 yards or more. If I told youthe story behind the 50 yard deer you wouldn't believe it. He was a dandy! I stress these shots aren't for everyone and I have imposed an approx 50 yard limit on myself anymore mostly due to my eye sight.
OK I'm done the Ethics police can Arrest me[8D]I won't be alone Chuck Adams and Bob Foulkrod can keep me company
Dan
OK I'm done the Ethics police can Arrest me[8D]I won't be alone Chuck Adams and Bob Foulkrod can keep me company
Dan
02-10-2008, 08:12 PM
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RE: Farthest shot with a bow
ORIGINAL: twildasin
call me a rookie but my longest shot is 28 yards! I like them real close. Most of my kills are within 20 yards! I never felt comfortable outside 30 yards so I just wait till another day to get them if they dont come close!
call me a rookie but my longest shot is 28 yards! I like them real close. Most of my kills are within 20 yards! I never felt comfortable outside 30 yards so I just wait till another day to get them if they dont come close!
02-10-2008, 09:12 PM
#36
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RE: Farthest shot with a bow
Range Finders....Range Finders....and knowing your equipment....thats how the far shots are made with confidence....Range Finders! I couldn't make a lethal kill out past 25 yards with out a range finder....thats just me...the amount of error could result in a 3 inch high or low shot and a wounded deer...
02-10-2008, 09:15 PM
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RE: Farthest shot with a bow
ORIGINAL: MichiganWhitetails74
Range Finders....Range Finders....and knowing your equipment....thats how the far shots are made with confidence....Range Finders! I couldn't make a lethal kill out past 25 yards with out a range finder....thats just me...the amount of error could result in a 3 inch high or low shot and a wounded deer...
Range Finders....Range Finders....and knowing your equipment....thats how the far shots are made with confidence....Range Finders! I couldn't make a lethal kill out past 25 yards with out a range finder....thats just me...the amount of error could result in a 3 inch high or low shot and a wounded deer...
Amen on the Range Finders!!
Dan
02-10-2008, 09:41 PM
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RE: Farthest shot with a bow
Amen Brother...and don't be shy guys...You can flop them around during the heat of the hunt...you just have to get use to them....like anything else...don't be scared....keep it close to your chest....
02-10-2008, 09:43 PM
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RE: Farthest shot with a bow
ORIGINAL: MichiganWhitetails74
Amen Brother...and don't be shy guys...You can flop them around during the heat of the hunt...you just have to get use to them....like anything else...don't be scared....keep it close to your chest....
Amen Brother...and don't be shy guys...You can flop them around during the heat of the hunt...you just have to get use to them....like anything else...don't be scared....keep it close to your chest....
Dan