In most of Texas, most deer are shot far short of 200yds. If I had to guess most are shot around 100yds or so. I have hunted and killed, on average, two or three deer a year for 50 years. All were shot under 300yds except one (310yds). Several were shot 250-300yds, a few more 200-250yds. Quite a few were shot 150-200yds. The vast majority between 50-150yds FWIW, I've never missed over 200yds, but have missed under that. A few were equipment failures, most were the 'hand of God.' It couldn't be me, hehe. `
I consider anything up to around 200yds a decent distance to shoot. 200-300yds is taken with some consideration. I would really have to think before I shoot much over 300yds. FWIW 90% of the deer are shot from wooden stands(blinds,) what I believe you call high seats or doe boxes. What shots do you consider long? capt david
I consider anything up to around 200yds a decent distance to shoot. 200-300yds is taken with some consideration. I would really have to think before I shoot much over 300yds. FWIW 90% of the deer are shot from wooden stands(blinds,) what I believe you call high seats or doe boxes. What shots do you consider long? capt david