[hardluk1]

In the bottoms 20feet to 125 yards. In the clear cuts from as close up 10 feet out to 400 with maybe 85 to 125 the majority.

[genesis]

Originally Posted by Davey_boi

As a new hunter I'm curious to know the average distance for a shot at a deer for your hunting style. Please list: rifle and caliber,
Scope magnification, Scope sight in distance

Hi Davey. I like to keep it simple. I use a Marlin model 1894 lever action 44 mag with open sights. You'd be hard pressed to find a handier little rifle. Rather than cover an open field, I like to sit in the woods, so my shots are under 50 yards. But I practice a lot out to 100 yards.

Most important thing is to have a good time. I'd rather not get a deer but have a good time then to get a deer but not have a good time in the woods.

Semper Fi

Don <><

[W. C. Quantrill]

My deer last fall was 378 yards according to my GPS, one shot to the back of the neck. My shots are all over 250 and a few over 400 here in open country.

[magnumman]

The woods are pretty thick here in north west pa. It's rare to have a line of sight of more than 75-80 yards. I did get one off of our island on the allegheny from the bank. Couldn't pace it off but I estimate about 200 yards