When you are young, invincible, and have the self proclaimed mad archery skills of Robin Hood ...you will take shots that years later you will look back on and say to yourself, "man, that was dumb!" If that moment of truth suddenly happens where that huge buck steps out in an opening, looking bigger than life and you are all hyped up on Mountain Dew, your bladder bulging and legs crossed, while fighting to keep your heart from pounding out of your chest...you are going to sling that arrow without giving the distance a second thought. Experience is a great teacher. 35 yds or closer!