Long range tuning and practicing

[338Rocket]

Anyone else do any long range shooting? My rule of thumb (borrowed from Cameron Hanes) is to practice to at least twice the distance that I would ever shoot an animal at. Most of my practice is done at 90-130 yards.

Taking it one step further, this year I started doing my final tuning at long range.

Here's a quick video.

Muzzy Trocar 100 grain on Easton Hexx arrows from 100 yards.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MfdlIwXGygs

 

[Ancuegar]

I love shooting from 60-100 yds with my bow. makes my 20 yd shots seem like chip shots. shooting that far also verifies your tune on your equipment.

 

[Zen Archery]

but don't not, not practice close range. I was amazed how you can goof up your close shot being over confident. dang hog had a lucky day...

 

[Corey Schwanz]

I didn't shoot near as much this year as I normally do, but I try to practice into the 60-70 yards range. I cant get much further in the back yard but I only plan to shoot to about 30 in the field so its good enough. Ill work my way back in a shooting session then finish up with a couple at 20-25 yards. Feels like I'm standing right on top of the target!

 

[Korhil78]

I have a 120 yard range set up in my backyard. I can stay on my rinehart target pretty good at 120 but would never shoot at game that far. I shot my elk this year at 70 yards and my mule deer last year at 70. I wouldn't shoot at 80 or above if the wind is blowing too much. 80 yards is my max comfortable range in calm conditions. 120 yards is as far as I can go without lowering my sight so much that it will come into contact with my fletchings upon release.

 

[toddc]

I could get to around 140 and shot it all the time. Only way to make 60 seem like a chip shot.