70 and 80 yard shooting. Still a dead deer. lol

[Alberta Bigbore]

Having so much fun with the bow.... the guns are collecting dust.

So fortunate to gain permission for shooting... 12-13 minutes from where i live.

Decided to play with the Dial Of Death on the Montana Black Gold Ascent. Walked iut ton70 and 80 . I can shoot waaày better than with a rifle ... but still its a dead deer



70 yard groups

















80 yards ..........

Youll notice the green and pink arrow.. its tipped with a S.G.H. , and is a heavier arrow. I use them for grouse and it didnt quite make it at 80 yards lol. Shot under the brisket and into the targets i had set up behind the deer.









Looking forward to Saturday!! But under pressure im sure ill choke

[Alberta Bigbore]

It got too dark to see way out there.. so i moved into 40 yds. I could make out the deer target..sort of. Let one fly. I know i hit the target by the sound. So i just aimed at the lighted nock for the next two lol notbwhere ibwoukd have wanted it. But couldnt see lol. Tight





Almost robinhooded and arrow.. but nope just damaged a $10 nock haha






Last shot of the night.. but with headlights










Thanks for all the tips guys on the woodland buck. Really enjoying it.

[NBFK]

If you want to hunt at 70-80 yrds buy a muzzle loader.

[The Bit Runner.]

Originally Posted by NBFK

If you want to hunt at 70-80 yrds buy a muzzle loader.

Not that a guy hunts at 70-80 yards. Its just nice to feel confident to be able to shoot 70 and 80 yards. I practice at 60 - 80 yards for a month before archery season. With the right conditions i feel i can make a better shot at 80 yards with my bow than I can free hand with a rifle.

[NBFK]

I agree fill your boots practicing great stuff. I just get a little bent out of shape when guys tell me they hunt in excess of 80 yrds. Lobbing arrows and praying isn't what bowhunting is about.

[The Bit Runner.]

Originally Posted by NBFK

I agree fill your boots practicing great stuff. I just get a little bent out of shape when guys tell me they hunt in excess of 80 yrds. Lobbing arrows and praying isn't what bowhunting is about.

Agreed 100%

[Luxor]

Originally Posted by NBFK

I agree fill your boots practicing great stuff. I just get a little bent out of shape when guys tell me they hunt in excess of 80 yrds. Lobbing arrows and praying isn't what bowhunting is about.

Bent out of shape eh? Why?
Taking a pot shot and praying is only your mindset.
There is nothing wrong with long distance kill shots.
It all comes down to skill and confidence.

That's impressive distance marksmanship ABB.
Keep that rolling and you will be able to shoot at a live target some day.

[Lefty-Canuck]

Originally Posted by The Bit Runner.

Not that a guy hunts at 70-80 yards. Its just nice to feel confident to be able to shoot 70 and 80 yards. I practice at 60 - 80 yards for a month before archery season. With the right conditions i feel i can make a better shot at 80 yards with my bow than I can free hand with a rifle.

I like to shoot for PRACTICE at long distance too....sometimes up to or further than 100 yards....but it is more for fun and I would never shoot that far on an animal.

90 yards....see the target?



Point of aim was middle dot....



LC

[The Bit Runner.]

Originally Posted by Lefty-Canuck

I like to shoot for PRACTICE at long distance too....sometimes up to or further than 100 yards....but it is more for fun and I would never shoot that far on an animal.

90 yards....see the target?



Point of aim was middle dot....



LC

I do so, I also know you can shoot pretty darn good at long range as was it not you who won the long range shot at Dual Cams Shoot this year in the rain I might add?

[Bassett]

A hunter I enjoy watching and reading about is Cameron Hanes. He believes you should practice at double what you want to shoot a deer/elk/moose at because like stated above, it makes those shorter ranges seem shorter than normal and boost your confidence.

[Alberta Bigbore]

Ya his youtube videos are amazing.

[petew]

So how do your broadheads fly at those distances?

[Alberta Bigbore]

Pete......... IHavent tried them that far. But at 40 yards.. they are hitting with my FP in the same group... same at 50yds

Using Grim Reaper Hybrids..

Refer to......



http://outdoorsmenforum.ca/showthread.php?t=227194


.

[waterninja]

very nice shooting big bore. I am planning on visiting a friend next week that has targets set from 30-80 yds. Right now all I have to practise with is 20 yds. Looking foreward to getting a little practise at longer distances.

[Lefty-Canuck]

I know where petew is coming from/going to....test your gear at all ranges you intend on hunting at, no different than rifle hunting. The arrow flight/KE at extended distances varies greatly from closer ranges.

LC

[justinO]

This is shooting at 85 yards using my 80 pin.

Look at the drop 7" I pulled a touch on the last shot aiming for that white patch and I am shooting a 81 lb spyder turbo 311fps
Unless you know your exact yardage down to the yard and that the animal you are shooting will not move at all I don't think an ethical shot can be taken at those long ranges. Shooting targets is exactly that targets they do not move but it's great practice and so much fun shooting way out there watching the arrow fly
Good luck everyone a few more days.. I'll be up in the mountains starting tomorrow

[Stinky Buffalo]

That's some great shooting, ABB. I especially can identify with the part about your rifles collecting dust. Archery sure is fun!