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Big Game Hunting => Bow Hunting => Topic started by: dbllunger on November 18, 2007, 02:05:10 PM

Title: Your Maximum Range Bow
Post by: dbllunger on November 18, 2007, 02:05:10 PM: Again same as rifle. In this instance animal is totally unaware or alerted. For me my range would only apply to Elk and Deer. Bear with the hair factor would be much less for me due to not exactly being able to see where I want my arrow to strike.
Title: Re: Your Maximum Range Bow
Post by: Ray on November 20, 2007, 09:49:49 PM: I see that the poll offers the options over 60 yards. I'd certainly like to take some notes from people that are taking those shots on a stick bow.
Title: Re: Your Maximum Range Bow
Post by: dbllunger on November 20, 2007, 10:20:45 PM: I would hope they are not.
Title: Re: Your Maximum Range Bow
Post by: Shadow Cat on November 20, 2007, 10:31:29 PM: I hope they are not taking those shots either. I saw an episode of spirit of the wild with Ted Nugent a few days ago where he took a 73 yard shot on a Texas White Tail and had a hell of a time tracking it. Damn arrogant fool... no wonder I can't stand his show.
Title: Re: Your Maximum Range Bow
Post by: tlbradford on November 21, 2007, 02:20:16 PM: For me it is 40, but I sure like them in the 15-30 range.
Title: Re: Your Maximum Range Bow
Post by: WAcoyotehunter on November 21, 2007, 02:23:43 PM: 73 yards is too far. I can't stand Teds show either...too much 'magnificant beast...blah blah.' That guys a tool.
Title: Re: Your Maximum Range Bow
Post by: WAcoyotehunter on November 21, 2007, 02:26:06 PM: I talked to a guy that says he'll shoot at 100 yds. When I asked about them jumping the arrow he got quiet and answered 'that can be a problem'
I bet it's a problem- particularly for the animal...dip$hit.
Title: Re: Your Maximum Range Bow
Post by: sisu on November 21, 2007, 07:33:54 PM: All I will say is I follow the same advice that G. Fred Asbell gives in his book.
Title: Re: Your Maximum Range Bow
Post by: addicted on December 05, 2007, 02:10:15 PM: shouldnt it really say 20 and under 30 and under 40 and under etc.

i feel comfortable at 40. doesnt mean ill hit em though. :P
Title: Re: Your Maximum Range Bow
Post by: huntingnut on December 05, 2007, 02:44:12 PM: I can hit targets all day at 80 yards but won't draw on an animal over 40, and would rather have it under 30.
Title: Re: Your Maximum Range Bow
Post by: archery288 on December 05, 2007, 03:00:14 PM: Quote from: huntingnut on December 05, 2007, 02:44:12 PM
I can hit targets all day at 80 yards but won't draw on an animal over 40, and would rather have it under 30.

ditto!! I haven't taken an animal over 20 yards except for my bull this year at 33yds. Thats they farthest I have shot but everything was perfect so I had no doubt I couldn't do it!
Title: Re: Your Maximum Range Bow
Post by: cipryan on December 05, 2007, 03:08:30 PM: to me. the size of the animal also makes a difference. when going for a lope, i need to be really close. the size of the vitals is somewhat of consideration, maybe it makes no difference to you, but i think about it.
Title: Re: Your Maximum Range Bow
Post by: Clyde on December 05, 2007, 07:17:39 PM: My maximum range is fifty. If all stars align I'll take that shot!!

Clyde
Title: Re: Your Maximum Range Bow
Post by: Palmer on December 09, 2007, 08:38:26 PM: This year I harvested with my bow for the first time. It's definitely more challenging.