How far is too far for you to take a shot?

[HHC1]

I was just curious what everyone's comfort zone is with range. I typically practice at 30-40 yards, however on our property most shots are afforded between 10-25 yards, with an occasional 30 yard shot, depending on the stand. I practice at 30-40 yards because it makes those 20 yards shots seem very easy. In my stand, I doubt I would take a shot over 35 yards and most likely I would not be presented with a shot over that length. 

[nybuckboy]

I'm feel safe on a good shot out to 35 yds in an open field shot. 25 is where my one pin is set.

[Cabin Fever]

I practice out to 40 yards, but have never shot at a deer beyond 25 yards.

[Culvercreek hunt club]

I am comfortable at 30 although every deer I have taken has been 20 or under

[WNYBuckHunter]

Im very comfortable out to 30 as long as I dont get the fever and rush the shot. I practice out to 45, and do well at 40, but it would have to be the right situation to take anything over 30 or 35.

[ny_deer_hunter]

I have practiced at 40, but in real world scenario I would not go above 30.  Furthest away I have gotten a good shot was a doe about 4 years ago and that was at 37 yards.  But every other shot has been 20 yards or under.

[Doewhacker]

I practice out to 50 but have no need to shot over 30, every deer I have ever killed has been with in 20 I think.

I like shooting long range, its a fun challenge and makes 30 and under easier. I learned alot this year moving back to 50.

[nyslowhand]

I practice out to 40yds, but my comfort zone is 30 or less.

Actually  have 40 yard markers around my treestands I call my "desperation" shot.

Have to be something spectacular for me to launch an arrow to 40yds.

Most kills have been at 20yds (+/-5yds).

[nybuckboy]

With only one pin set at 25 yds, I practice on a small River Bottom Buck target at 35 yds. On this target I hold at the withers ( top of shoulder) and it drops in perfect. On a mature buck, I would hold 3/4 way up. This would have to be a standing still shot on a relaxed buck for me to take the shot but I would if the shot was clear.

[Fantail]

Well I practice out to 30 in the backyard, on occasion out to 40 at the club. The buck I took was a 30+ (32 ranged) right on the money. But out to 40 from a stand might be pushing it. Am I certain the lane is clear etc. Tell you what realy improved shot confidence this year was the 3-D. But even so, I'd say anything over 40 walks.

[Geno C]

ill shoot out to 30 - 35 yards

if its a clear shooting lane calm broadside deer, 40 yards...

[Caveman]

I practice out to 40 but I'd prefer to not take a shot longer than 30.  I'd reach out to 40 for the right deer in the right conditions though.

[biggamefish]

  20 yards for I try to keep everything way closer than that.  It is tuff but that is my game.

[solon]

I practice to 40, but have never shot anything greater than 30 yards - i would shoot 40 given the right cirumstances/opportunity

[phade]

Practice to 45-50. I've been fortunate to have some up close stand shots the past few seasons, but I typically range 0-25. I have a few stands where 40+ yards are available. Situation needs to be right to consider a shot over 35.

[Santamour123]

I practice at 53 yards ( just because that is all I can get in my yard)  I would shoot a deer at 40 any day.  However if that deer is already hit, the sky is the limit.  I am shooting if I can.  About 10 years ago I hit a doe real bad.  (hind quarters)  She ran up the hill and stopped at 65yrds.  My second shot took out her liver.  The more holes the better.

[Fletch]

I like a 15 to 25 yard shot best but would shoot out to 40 if it was perfect. By that I mean no strong wind and a calm deer. The calm deer is the key. A deer on alert can move a whole lot before an arrow gets to it.

[crappyice]

Considering I have shot NO deer yet I set my limit at 20 since that is as far as my backyard permits (westchester living is tight!).  I just hope I hold myself to that standard if ANYTHING walks by at a decent range. I have shot out to 35 yards at a range with moderate success.

[fasteddie]

I try to keep it to 30 yards but shot a buck at 35 yards 2 years ago . Most are 20 yards or less .

[Doc]

I do not shoot beyond 30 yards. Frankly, I would just as soon not have to even shoot that far. I really like 15 yards

Doc

[Doewhacker]

I do not shoot beyond 30 yards. Frankly, I would just as soon not have to even shoot that far. I really like 15 yards

Doc

Me too, I like it when they are close enough to get all four of my pins on them!    ;D

[RangerClay]

40 yards in my max

[jr.deerslayer]

My furthest buck I have killed was 47 yards. But its nice to have them under thirty, alot less problems exist at close range.

[Geno C]

I do not shoot beyond 30 yards. Frankly, I would just as soon not have to even shoot that far. I really like 15 yards

Doc

Me too, I like it when they are close enough to get all four of my pins on them!    ;D

those chips are the best!!

[sweet old bill]

25 yards and under for the compound bow and 20 yards and under for my 50 lb recurve...