Post by: WapitiTalk1 on July 28, 2017, 06:38:25 PM
Post by: Timberstalker on July 28, 2017, 06:43:18 PM
All the naysayers can fire away.
Post by: h20hunter on July 28, 2017, 06:48:53 PM
Post by: cbond3318 on July 28, 2017, 06:49:45 PM
Post by: northwesthunter84 on July 28, 2017, 07:26:58 PM
Post by: JimmyHoffa on July 28, 2017, 07:31:24 PM
Post by: Hot Lunch on July 28, 2017, 08:20:43 PM
Post by: blackpowderhunter on July 28, 2017, 09:09:13 PM
Post by: Rainier10 on July 28, 2017, 09:32:30 PM
Post by: elkboy on July 28, 2017, 10:46:26 PM
40..maybe 50..50 if things are perfect. 35-40 if not.
Post by: luckyman on July 29, 2017, 06:14:46 AM
People screw up a lot on shots that should be cake.
If you can hit the 10 ring every time at 3d shoots then that's a good range. I see a lot of 5's at 30 yrds and beyond tells me a lot of bowhunters aren't that great.
Post by: HUNTINCOUPLE on July 29, 2017, 06:59:50 AM
Post by: Dhoey07 on July 29, 2017, 07:01:51 AM
Post by: lamrith on July 29, 2017, 08:06:14 AM
Post by: lokidog on July 29, 2017, 08:24:05 AM
Historically, it has been 50 yards.
Post by: carpsniperg2 on July 29, 2017, 08:33:40 AM
Post by: Jpmiller on July 29, 2017, 08:48:01 AM
Post by: Webfoot on July 29, 2017, 08:00:13 PM
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Post by: Ghost Hunter on July 30, 2017, 02:06:46 PM
Post by: Jake T on July 31, 2017, 11:26:39 AM
Post by: Armstrong on July 31, 2017, 03:36:59 PM
Post by: elkfins on July 31, 2017, 04:24:33 PM
I'd shoot out to 40 or 50 though.
Post by: Redbeard on July 31, 2017, 04:30:13 PM
Post by: Tbob on August 04, 2017, 02:46:22 AM
Post by: Duckslayer89 on August 04, 2017, 03:16:16 AM
Post by: MIKEXRAY on August 04, 2017, 05:43:17 AM
Post by: Bunny Thumper on August 05, 2017, 07:25:09 PM
yards, that is your realistic maximum hunting range under hunting conditions.
Post by: brew on August 05, 2017, 08:36:35 PM
I practice to 80 but in the real world of the hunting woods my effective range is half due to excitement, awkward shooting position, extra hunting clothes etc etc . It is amazing to hear these ranges listed now and how many guys after season will say " I can't believe I missed my elk at 30 yards ! "
To find your maximum hunting range, find your maximum target range and subtract about 20-25what a load of b.s.---if you are not practicing shooting your bow under "hunting" conditions you are setting yourself up for failure...why would you just stand at a range and shoot your bow once its sighted in for that distance without kneeling, sitting, canting your bow left or right to see where it will hit under actual shooting conditions ? obviously during the hunt you will have different circumstances that dictate your shooting position..but to just say that i can hit a target standing at 50 yards i should only shoot an animal at 25 yards due to "hunting conditions" is crazy...take the time to shoot at different angles and shooting positions...yes i have missed a shot at a deer at 40 yards due to the string striking my coat sleeve--but i've never worn that coat again bowhunting . with todays modern bows if you practice with what you are to be hunting with there shouldn't be an issue with taking 50+ yard shots..as long as you can consistantly hit playing cards during your practice sessions you should be able to kill big game animals..if you only choose to shoot at big game at 30 yards or less more power to you...just keep an eye on cash & carry's meat sale flyer cuz you"re gonna need to stock up on it this winter
yards, that is your realistic maximum hunting range under hunting conditions.
Post by: hogslayer on August 06, 2017, 07:21:02 AM
Post by: JDHasty on August 06, 2017, 08:37:34 AM
The idea of allowing for crossbows for disabled individuals is to allow them to participate, not to turn the archery season into something it was never intended to be. You cannot use scope sights on a any bow, crossbows included, during the Archery Season irrespective of your disability status. So why allow any Tom, Dick or Harry to walk out of Cabela's with a 125 +- yard crossbow and hunt the Archery Seasons the next day?
Archery Season is about stalking or setting up a close range stand as much as it is about becoming proficient with your bow, not long range sniping with a bow that is accurate as most rifles out to about 150 yards.
My crossbow is an Excalibur Matrix 355 and has about the same range 60 yards +- or about ten more than I feel comfortable with shooting my compound bow at game. I suppose that it could be stretched out to the same range some here are comfortable shooting, but not to 125 yards, not by a long shot. It has the accuracy, it is possible to shoot inch groups at 50 yards on a calm day off a bench. It is the functional equivalent of pretty much any compound on the market. I use it during modern rifle season when hunting populated areas, I use my compound just as often during Modern Season.
Post by: Special T on August 06, 2017, 03:21:50 PM
I say shoot what you think your limitations are. And I hope you put in the effort searching for the animal when your shot goes south. At least your not asking about using an AR.I wish people put in as much time learning how to track, spot blood etc as they do streaching out their distance.
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Post by: Rainier10 on August 06, 2017, 03:53:43 PM
Tracking is one of the most valuable things you and your hunting partner can be good at. We really preach in hunter ed about choosing your hunting partner wisely. One of the things a hunting partner is great for is tracking blood. They aren't emotionally involved in the animal and look at the trail with a more clear headed and logical approach. Whoever shoots is always the one to stand on last blood scanning ahead looking for a dead animal or for an animal to jump from it's bed. The one who didn't shoot does the tracking and stays focussed on the ground and the trail.I say shoot what you think your limitations are. And I hope you put in the effort searching for the animal when your shot goes south. At least your not asking about using an AR.I wish people put in as much time learning how to track, spot blood etc as they do streaching out their distance.
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Post by: snarkybull on August 06, 2017, 05:30:23 PM
53 yards, the same as it is every year.
Post by: Rainier10 on August 06, 2017, 05:37:23 PM
Post by: SquirrelHunter on August 06, 2017, 06:12:44 PM
The idea of allowing for crossbows for disabled individuals is to allow them to participate, not to turn the archery season into something it was never intended to be. You cannot use scope sights on a any bow, crossbows included, during the Archery Season irrespective of your disability status. So why allow any Tom, Dick or Harry to walk out of Cabela's with a 125 +- yard crossbow and hunt the Archery Seasons the next day?
Archery Season is about stalking or setting up a close range stand as much as it is about becoming proficient with your bow, not long range sniping with a bow that is accurate as most rifles out to about 150 yards.
Can you ecplain what the archery season was "intended to be"? And how exactly we crossbow users during archery season are changing that. I read through the posts and no where were crossbows mentioned so im interested to hear why this was said. Maybe i read into it wrong and if so i appologize for it, just tired of everyone attacking the use of crossbows by diabled hunters for the continued pursuit of a lifelong passion.
Post by: Rainier10 on August 06, 2017, 06:13:58 PM
This would be a great topic for another thread, I will start one in the archery section and then provide a link.
The idea of allowing for crossbows for disabled individuals is to allow them to participate, not to turn the archery season into something it was never intended to be. You cannot use scope sights on a any bow, crossbows included, during the Archery Season irrespective of your disability status. So why allow any Tom, Dick or Harry to walk out of Cabela's with a 125 +- yard crossbow and hunt the Archery Seasons the next day?
Archery Season is about stalking or setting up a close range stand as much as it is about becoming proficient with your bow, not long range sniping with a bow that is accurate as most rifles out to about 150 yards.
Can you ecplain what the archery season was "intended to be"? And how exactly we crossbow users during archery season are changing that. I read through the posts and no where were crossbows mentioned so im interested to hear why this was said. Maybe i read into it wrong and if so i appologize for it, just tired of everyone attacking the use of crossbows by diabled hunters for the continued pursuit of a lifelong passion.
http://hunting-washington.com/smf/index.php/topic,216682.msg2883876/topicseen.html#top
Post by: coachcw on August 06, 2017, 06:53:14 PM
Post by: carpsniperg2 on August 06, 2017, 06:59:31 PM
I shot great at 80 today and not so good at 40 so I guess I will have to let them walk away abit. :dunno:
My buddy does this with coyotes. Misses them all the time at 100 or so and then drills them at 300 :chuckle: He has to get them running and get them out there to kill them :chuckle:
Post by: JDHasty on August 06, 2017, 07:18:30 PM
The idea of allowing for crossbows for disabled individuals is to allow them to participate, not to turn the archery season into something it was never intended to be. You cannot use scope sights on a any bow, crossbows included, during the Archery Season irrespective of your disability status. So why allow any Tom, Dick or Harry to walk out of Cabela's with a 125 +- yard crossbow and hunt the Archery Seasons the next day?
Archery Season is about stalking or setting up a close range stand as much as it is about becoming proficient with your bow, not long range sniping with a bow that is accurate as most rifles out to about 150 yards.
Can you ecplain what the archery season was "intended to be"? And how exactly we crossbow users during archery season are changing that. I read through the posts and no where were crossbows mentioned so im interested to hear why this was said. Maybe i read into it wrong and if so i appologize for it, just tired of everyone attacking the use of crossbows by diabled hunters for the continued pursuit of a lifelong passion.
Why would an arm, back or shoulder injury open the door to a scope when that is expressly ruled out for Archery Seasons?
Post by: Rainier10 on August 06, 2017, 09:59:30 PM
I shot great at 80 today and not so good at 40 so I guess I will have to let them walk away abit. :dunno:Actually had that conversation this weekend at a shoot. I was shooting the outside edge of the ten ring under forty and dead center of the ten ring at 60 plus. My buddy said you should only take 60 plus yard shots. It was a joke but kind of true. It's almost like I focus more at longer distances.
Post by: Crunchy on August 07, 2017, 01:36:56 AM
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Post by: Buzz2401 on August 17, 2017, 12:25:24 PM
I practice to 80 but in the real world of the hunting woods my effective range is half due to excitement, awkward shooting position, extra hunting clothes etc etc . It is amazing to hear these ranges listed now and how many guys after season will say " I can't believe I missed my elk at 30 yards ! "
:yeah: This never happens according to most
Post by: hntrspud on August 17, 2017, 12:42:36 PM
Post by: BIGDOG253 on August 17, 2017, 01:42:09 PM
-Ryan
Post by: branches on August 18, 2017, 01:50:23 AM
I say shoot what you think your limitations are. And I hope you put in the effort searching for the animal when your shot goes south. At least your not asking about using an AR.I wish people put in as much time learning how to track, spot blood etc as they do streaching out their distance.
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Yes I see and hear this every season. I also see that very few people post there long range success after the season is over. When I started bow hunting it was all about how close you got before you shot and not how far you had to shoot to say you got a shot. :(
Post by: Cab on August 18, 2017, 11:45:47 AM