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How Far Can a Compound Bow Shoot? Effective Range Explained

Archer at full draw with a compound bow in an open field showing how far a compound bow can shoot

Quick Answer: A compound bow can physically shoot an arrow 300 to 500 yards when angled for distance, and record flight shots have cleared 600 yards. But that number is meaningless for real shooting. The effective range of a compound bow — the distance where a trained archer can land an arrow in a 6-inch […]