Now I don't usually get involved in posts like these, as they never seem to end in a postive manner. However, I feel I need to reply to a few statements that have been posted.
First off, let's get the facts correct. At first I wondered if the video you were referring to was the same I have in my game room. This video does NOT....I repeat does NOT show Ryan shooting a MonsterMuley at 70 yards with a bow and arrow. What it does depict is him standing behind the downed animal and he simply states the yardage he shot the animal from. A little different from what is being portrayed above.
Now those that have known me on this site know I like close shots.....the closer the better. Now that's not for lack of shooting ability, as I gladly compete with ANYONE at ANY distance and fair rather well during these showdowns.
Its just my own personal preference is to get close, as I feel my success greatly increases. HOWEVER, to be honest I've seen deer jump the string at 50 yards AND 20 yards both, so that can happen at ANY distance, no matter what set-up you're using. Furthermore, I try not to judge others for the distance they shoot. Just because I choose not to shoot long distances at live animals does not mean I'm right and they are wrong. Stay within your limits is all I ask.
For those that have been around archery for a while (20+ years) long shots were ALWAYS practiced and completed during NFAA rounds and many archers (Howard Hill, Fred Bear, Fred Asbell)were down right lethal at these extreme yardages! So, it's also not a "new" compound thing either. This debate has been going on as long at the Chevy vs. Ford and will ALWAYS be here.
As far as questioning Mr. Hatch's decisions of the past, I think people need to get over it and move on. Anything he did, he paid for and then some.
Now let's talk some hunting folks! Hey OSOK, have you got one tied up for me yet? If so, keep it under 40 yards okay?
BOHNTR )))------------->