@ZzGaming234 How much do you weigh? Can you pull the bow sitting? Without knowing you it would be hard to say, I would go to your local archery shop they can properly advise you.
@Papasdnkuout What is too much poundage and for who? I have a 27.5 draw length and will not get the same speed as someone shooting the same poundage with a longer draw length. I have a second video, 90 yd practice II Shooting from my knees and sitting. In the snow. Tough to do drawing too much poundage.
Gus, as much as I commend your shooting ability, I don't feel shots at that distance are ethical, however you do harvest animals. What kind of broadhead do you shoot?
@chestthumperarchery I use Slick Trick 125. I haven't taken many shots at animals at long distances, but the terrain and situation dictated what had to be done. As far as ethics I knew my ability and felt comfortable shooting that far.
You're a great shot man! I'm so jelous you got all that property to shoot...i live in the city and have to drive to our local fair grounds when I want to shoot! lol
@DrTadHusseinWinslow Ok just watched it again . You see the 80 yd mark right ? The next grey sign is 60, does ti look 20 from the 80? It does to me. The next sign is 40, you can't see the rest but you can tell that's 40 from the target.
dang. and i got all excited about my 70 yard shoot at a tournament. just uploaded the video on my channel. but pffft. its nothing compared to this. my husband and i were just talking about putting led's on our arrows. that's really cool. going to send this video to him. we're both archers.
@LuckyYogi A 70 yd. shot in a tournament with all that pressure is nothing to sneeze at. I shot an Antelope at 100 yds. in New Mexico, it's on the video. It was also on T.V. I took some heat for it being an unethical shot. I practice at those distances daily. I wanted to show my arrow drop at 90 yds. and that it can be done in the field.
Very good shooting... The farthest I practice from is 75 yards, I probably would try farther but It seems like I always break arrows and I don't have enough money to keep replacing them...
@MrRutNStrut I made that backstop for when I first sighted in. Once I had the 90 yd pin I pin iI didn't have a problem. I shoot Easton FMJ 300 series. It's a heavy arrow.
@GusCongemi I was looking into those arrows, I think that I might get some here soon because I've also heard good things about them from friends. Right now I'm shooting Beman ICS Hunter 340's... My biggest thing is if it is made in the USA, which Eastons are... I'd imagine that practicing shooting 90 yards accurately makes it a whole lot easier to shoot 40, 50, or 60 yards in the field.
@MrRutNStrut Beman makes a quality arrow. I shoot heavy poundages I think the Easton has a stiffer spine. You are right , practicing at 90 makes 60 seem a lot closer. It definitely builds your confidence.
@GusCongemi I'm shooting a Parker Inferno at about 66 pounds and 29 inch draw length. My arrows get there pretty quick but I only have four pins and have to hold a little high when using my 50 yard pin at 75 yards. I was thinking about getting the TruGlo Decreasing Diameter Pins five pin sight... Do you have a 90 yard pin or do you hold high like me?
@MrRutNStrut I use a moveable sight. Which gives me from 20 to 90 yds. I have trouble in the field with multiple pins. Shooting 57 yds on an animal is hard enough. Trying to figure out if I should hold my 50 yd pin high or my 60 yd low doesn't work for me. I just seem to concentrate on one pin better. My bow shoots flat from 0 to 40 with very little adjustment and after that if I don't have enough time to move my sight on a relaxed animal, I figure I shouldn't be shooting at it anyway.
@GusCongemi That sounds like a good idea so that way I can find out what my arrow is going to do when I am taking a shot at a deer from various ranges. Thanks.
that is funny. i will try that one this weekend and send you the video. i am actually trying out for top shot and that is why i did that other shot. i am a hunter and thank god i haven't had to try and shoot a deer upside down nor blindfolded. take care
hey man im a fan, i watch you on tv when i see you,(i hope thats you lol!)and i wish i could shoot like you, Im on my second bow had a pse and now a Diamond by bowtech its a rock 2.0 i didnt want to spend several grand on a sport i didnt know i would like! anyway im in love and have want a new bow and cant make up my mind on what i want!been shooting almost a yr, what do you look for when buying a new bow!dont wanna be trendy like a bunch of people and buy a z7 but i do like them...
Hey man great shots ! What bow are you using? Im looking to buy my first bow and am looking for a good one im 14 but im almost 6 foot so dont want a kid bow i want something to grow into can you help me ? Thanks
@parkerflynt There are so many good bows out there. Deciding on one is a personal choice. I would find a quality bow shop that can set your bow up properly. Then go in and shoot a few different bows and find what feels best to you. I shoot a Darton 3800 SD.. It's a duel cam bow with a lot of power even with my short draw length.
I'm not sure what is more difficult- having the patience and experience to allow a deer to get close enough to shoot it with a bow and then pull off a successful draw and shot without the deer noticing...or attempting to shoot a deer at 70+ yards with a bow, both are challenging and push a hunter to his/her limits, these are great shots gus, I shall adopt the idea of the rickety ladder, i can see where that would tremendously enhance your balance and confidence
@travisgoosen I know what gets my adrenaline pumping, it's the close shot. The long shots are only seem good when you've been sitting 6 days and your only chance to harvest an animal means extending your range. That is when I'm glad I practiced.
lol Nice shooting dudes. If they knew the how many lbs the bow is set at on these longer shots , they'd freakout. I liked nailing the 100 yard bullseye pulling 95 lbs. 2512 arrow shaft. In tournaments with this arrow if ya cant stickem, lickem lol its a great arrow and lighter then you might think. Use machined risers if you are very serious to hit bullseye each time. Cast risers are not always very true and can snap using high poundage. gl shooters
I was shooting for about 15 yrs. I shot a single cam bow and never shot over 55 yds. I was going to Africa for Cape Buffalo and got a 90# bow. The poundage wasn't a problem but with my short draw length (27.5) it made all the difference. I starting shooting 60 yds to 90 yds at a flat trajectory. All this with using a heavy arrow witch is a necessity if you want to harvest animals down range.
Good video, worth watching. How long have you been practicing before this video was made? I am just starting archery, doing target practice with a recurve, but I want to hunt eventually.
from Landman58.....I'm pulling your leg...that's definitely not a recurve shot. Damn fine shooting though and you're right, it's not something that you should try to pull off unless you've done it in practice many, many, many times.
@Xxcalicondor I didn't realize I did that. I have a wireless mike on my chest it picks up a lot of sound. I'll try to make archery sounds when I'm having sex.
I'm just getting started into archery myself but I have to say that your shooting is amazing. I am a firearm hunter. However, since I love eating deer all year long I am adding archery to my rifle and muzzle loader. Most gun hunters that I know don't dislike archery hunters, we're jealous... you guys get to hunt before we do where I live. I also like seeing someone as dedicated to a craft as yourself. Keep it up.
@levi2bear I've taken 6 shots at animals over sixty yards an show them at the end of the video. I harvested all six animals. At that distance they don't seem to jump the string, I think the sound is too far away and they don't react. I've had more animals jump the string at 20 yds.
i have shot 110 yds hit a balloon 9 inches dia. with bear white tail 2 .first shot skint the balloon second shot center with witnesses . not for hunting onl for showing off
Respond to this video...How many pounds do you shoot? How heavy is your arrow? A heavy set up is necessary to harvest game at longer distances.If you choose not to shoot an animal at a longer distance that is your choice. The truth is I would much rather shoot n animal at 20 yds. But on a few hunts conditions forced me to take longer shots. I was glad I practiced. The video just shows how flat the arrow flies at those distances.
@GusCongemi th bow i was shoting was about fifty lbs .the arrow was 100 grains 29 inches 2315 .my first buck was at 40 yrd and thats about average for me .i practice so much that somtimes i would go into a slump and have to rest for a while before hunting .right now i have the pse fire storm light .it came with 65 lbs i have let it down a lot .my corbon arrows keep exsploding when i hit trees squirl hunting by the way thats good trainning for deer hunting
@GusCongemi Hey don't knock practice. If you do it and have some talent you get good. the Olympic targets are 70 meters if I remember correctly. Maybe you left a lot of misses out of this videos but you should be proud of what you do. I can take an average math student and get them through calculus by 12th grade if they just practice.
@michalchik I don't have misses at this distance, but I'm not always hitting the 10 ring. I think Olympic archers are better target shooters. I am proud of my second video. 90 yd practice sitting and kneeling. I shot it in the snow and some realistic hunting conditions.
u can only do recurve in the olimpics i think. he is very good i do 80 yrd shots and crazy crap but i dont have that big of a yard ... i hit m&m at 30 yrds and center washers at 20 .. if u miss you lose a 20 $ arrow i havent yet but i dont try to do it every day lol i'll try to make a video ....
@coloradododge I use a Whisker Biscuit. I put more emphasis on hunting than I do on target shooting. A drop away might be a better choice for target but I have been stalking on some recent hunts and the Biscuit seems to work well in those situation.
I have absolutely NO issues with the distances you're shooting and harvesting game..I too am a bow hunter and competition shooter...it simply comes down to shooting at distances you're comfortable and consistent with. Practice doesn't make perfect...perfect practice makes perfect. Thanks for the video.
I liked the challenge of hunting with the bow. I live in the north east, most rifle shots are under 100 yds. because of the thick cover. I felt using a firearm was less of a challenge at those distances. I also like hunting a longer season where I could take advantage of the scouting I did all year without being disturbed by too many hunters. And last we have some archery only counties that produce some great bucks.
I don't hunt but I do shoot Pistol comp. But Sir you are Da Man . Very good skills. Dont worry about those folks running down your hobby. Not eveybody has a life. Keep up the good work. I have never even watched archery but you have me hooked. Keep posting.
any body who ses any thing bad about this man is just jelous. he has amazeing skills and he kills animals at long distances just like i do with my bow 30 yards and in. quick. less pain to the animal as possible the unethical hunters are the ones who think they can shoot long range and cant and just wound animals. this man can shoot long range and kills what he shoots at. i know i miss spelled some words so critisize me and not him he dont deserve it he deserves your hats off to him
@wwilli83 Thanks. I have only shot at 5 animals over 60 yds. and have harvested all of them. On video. I'm not promoting long distance hunting, I would much rather take a 20 yd shot. But I wanted to expand my range so I would not be as limited to the type of game I hunted. With this video I wanted to show the practice and preparation I take before taking a long distance shot on an animal.
@MawnteyCarlo I'm from the north east we shoot 40 yds. and under here. I harvested every animal I have ever shot at over 60 yds. and have have video on each. 2 Moose, 2 Antelope and one Mule Deer. Every outfitter made me prove that I was capable of shooting long distances before they allowed me to do it. With the understanding if I wounded an animal my hunt was over. When you pay good money for a hunt you better be sure of the shot.
@jlmbass I shot 2 bows in this video. A Bow Tech Tribute with 90# limbs and a Darton Pro 2500 with 80# limbs. I use an HHA moveable site and Easton Full Metal Jacket 300 series.
funny how this guy can practice enough to shoot those distances accurately, and noone on here can shoot over 30 yards, i know for a fact that if i have a pope and young or a boone and crocket buck walk up 50 yards from me, im not gonna HOPE it gets within spitting distance, shoot a longbow if your comfortable with it, who cares what you shoot, its all in the sport, stop ruining it by nitpicking at everyone whose good at it
trkytrack your a dick! just because you coulden hit a elephant ass with a bazooka! dont be a hater just because you suck! gus has mad skill just leave it at that. oh and get a life prick!
There's nothing in those three videos that you took the long shots in that show a reason for shooting that far. Every one of those animals were in stalkable terrain.
You choose to shoot that far because, in my opinion, your hunting skills are lacking.
No matter how many heads you have mounted on your walls, if you can't stalk within 40 yards of an animal, your not much of a hunter.
@trkytrack You have commented on other videos of mine. What's the beef? I shot the #2 Free ranging Archery Tahr in New Zealand this year and the #7 Red stag at 20 and 25 yds. On video. Maybe you're a better hunter than me, but I don't see any video of you doing it. I practice shooting everyday at long distances no matter what the weather. It helps me make up for my inferior hunting skills.
That's all well and good for jacking your ego up but if you shoot at an animal at that distance your a jerk, plain and simple. NO ethical archer/bowhunter would ever shoot at an animal at that distance and that includes that jerkoff Chuck Adams.
@trkytrack There are 4 long distance kills at the end of the video, did you see them? I didn't start out to take those long shots the situation dictated it. Out west the terrain is open, 60 yds on the ground is a common shot.
@GusCongemi I live in Wyoming. Long shots are taken out here because bowhunters from back east don't know how to utilize the terrain out here to stalk closer to game. Practice your stalking skills as well as your shooting skills. Shots at those distances are just plain unethical and give all bowhunters a black eye.
@trkytrack You know it's people like you who help anti-hunters. You need to critique other hunters supporting the anti's message. You think long distance archery shots are unethical. Anti's think killing any animal is unethical. Gun hunters oppose Bow hunters, Traditional shooters oppose compound shooters. Keep splintering our groups you'll be the last man standing, making it easy to ban all hunting.
@GusCongemi What type of broadheads do you shoot? im assuming theyre fixed blade? and how do you get them to fly like your field points at 90-100 yards? My bow is tuned properly but i still cant get my fixed blade broadheads to fly well past 50 yards. Should i align my vanes with the blades of the head? how do you do it?
@dY5520 I use Slick Trick 125 gr. They are a fixed 4 blade. I shoot the standard head, I can't get the Magnum heads to fly as well. I shot all the animals at the end of the video with them. They fly great at long distances. Since they are 4 blade I don't need to a align my vanes, however when I did shoot 3 blade broadheads I aligned the vanes. I think it makes a difference.
@GusCongemi I must admit, that's exactly how i feel, if you have the equipment set up for an ethical lond distance kill, why not do it. sometimes you can't get closer, and if you have the confidence in yourself and the equipment, why not take the shot
@trkytrack Your a old jealous cry baby. You'd think a old fart like you would be done whining. There is a old saying "opinions are like assholes....well you are one, a asshole!
Thanks, I guess some people don't think it is that difficult. Maybe they are just better than me. I posted another video sitting in wind driven snow and kneeling in snow in cold temperatures, I hope some of the negatives check it out
amazing shooting! It could be worth your time to look into a contest held every year in Libby Mt. The pay out is usually $20,000 depending on the # of contestants. The shot is 100 yards at a one inch pvc pipe that is 3 feet longthe winner is the shooter that can shoot through the length of pipe and pop a balloon on the other side. shooter only gets 1 (one) shot per year.Ive seen this done not always a winner every year. buy in is $100.00 part of the proceeds go to some charity, idk which one.
Are you stalking or ambushing? I've taken Deer out of a ground blind at 20, and have stalked to within 20 yds of animals. But I video my hunts and having a cameraman with you makes it much more difficult. But it can be done. I took the SCI #2 free ranging Tahr in New Zealand stalking to 20 yds. And have it on video, it will be on my first t.v. show in July.
@bvillmek79 My question is why would I want too? Anyone can shoot at an animal at 90 yards with sights and a compound with very little practice, but it takes real skill to sneak within 20 yards and take that shot with a longbow or recurve without sights......... If you have to use a compound, sights and a release you are not that great of an archer and if you think you are that great, pick up a longbow or recurve and give it a try. Then come back and brag about it.
@GT140T NO, not just anyone. it takes real skill to shoot that far. i am not going to bash people who shoot a bare bow. i agree that it takes more skill.. but who says people who hunt compound dont have skill. it takes alot of practice to hold your bow steady at that distance. and if you factor in windage compensation... well, that take an INCREDIBLE amount of skill. both of the deer i harvested this season were within 20 and both of those were spot an stalk hunts.
@GT140T I wish I were accomplished with traditional gear Although you can be accurate with traditional gear just not as consistent as a compound Open country spot and stalk is very tough with any bow. And long range shots are sometimes necessary I shoot a heavy limbed bow ,that most people cannot draw, to propel a heavy arrow. This is needed to kill an animal at long distances. Light set ups can be shot at long distances, but I wouldn't recommend them for hunting.
@GusCongemi I agree! After getting a number of animals with a compound I desided I needed more of a challange. That is why I started shooting a long bow. I have been shooting a bow since I was old enough to pick one up and being just shy of 50 I have been shooting a long time. I live in Washington state, on the west side, very brushy and most shots you get here are usually within 60 yards.
@GT140T I live in the northeast and have the same conditions. Shots under 40 for Whitetail. When I went to Africa I started shooting longer distances. Out west the terrain is open so shooting longer distances helps your chances of harvesting an animal. I'm 52 and started shooting at 31. Check out my video Practice 2. I shoot sitting and kneeling in the snow at 90 yds. I have it posted as a video response.
@GT140T why would a cripple myself, thats like saying why dont you run everywhere you go cars are for wussies, use the tools you have to help you be batter at what you are doing , i mean hey if you you wanna pound nails with a rock be my guest
@bvillmek79 No ethical bowhunter would ever shoot at an animal at that distance.....with ANY BOW. Fine for fun shooting but too many things can go wrong before that arrow travels 90 yards. Guys like this need to brag about taking shots like this to lift their ego.
@trkytrack Wrong. an ethical bow hunter will take any shot he feels comfortable with. if its not an ethical shot, he wont take it. i only shoot 50 yards. its what I am comfortable with. some people might only fell good with a 30 or a 20 yard shot. and thats alright.
@cryin2 You are very right. With sights, a release and a compound bow just about anyone can get something. With a longbow you would not be shooting at those distances. You have to get close and that is why people hunt with a compound. they can not get that close.
Hope the average archer doesn't try hunting at that range , they're be arrows left all over in the woods. I switched from a bow , to a crossbow, and I swear I'm more accurate with my bow,but I can finally get a 2inch group at 35yrs. with the crossbow. Crossbow or bow all take practice, for sure.
@Coolride17 It wasn't something I started out to do. Most of those hunts started at a water hole then weather dictated the stalks. But I was glad I practiced. I made another practice video from 90 yds, sitting shooting in bad weather. Check it out.
I am a brand new bow hunter....i just put a Hoyt Rampage XT on layaway, whats your opinion of that bow? im very excited to get some practice in. ive always hunted with a rifle until now...
@shair00 Hoyt makes a quality bow, I haven't shot that model but everyone's needs in a bow are not the same. If the bow feel s comfortable and shoots well for you it should be fine.
@douglas0929 Lumenok lighted nocks. They last hours. I've never used them hunting because Pope and Young do not recognize animals harvested with them. You can't use anything electronic.
im 15 years old, and i shoot 62lbs at 28in is that too much?
ZzGaming234 2 weeks ago
@ZzGaming234 How much do you weigh? Can you pull the bow sitting? Without knowing you it would be hard to say, I would go to your local archery shop they can properly advise you.
GusCongemi 2 weeks ago
@GusCongemi i weigh 130lbs and yes i can
ZzGaming234 2 weeks ago
@ZzGaming234 If you can draw the bow sitting, then I would guess the poundage is fine.
GusCongemi 2 weeks ago
They are shooting too much poundage, it's a shame when egos get the best of people.
Papasdnkuout 1 month ago
@Papasdnkuout What is too much poundage and for who? I have a 27.5 draw length and will not get the same speed as someone shooting the same poundage with a longer draw length. I have a second video, 90 yd practice II Shooting from my knees and sitting. In the snow. Tough to do drawing too much poundage.
GusCongemi 1 month ago
wow thats great, love it
ayydubb2 1 month ago
Gus, as much as I commend your shooting ability, I don't feel shots at that distance are ethical, however you do harvest animals. What kind of broadhead do you shoot?
chestthumperarchery 2 months ago
@chestthumperarchery I use Slick Trick 125. I haven't taken many shots at animals at long distances, but the terrain and situation dictated what had to be done. As far as ethics I knew my ability and felt comfortable shooting that far.
GusCongemi 2 months ago
sincere thanks for making this awesome video!
krzazn 4 months ago
You're a great shot man! I'm so jelous you got all that property to shoot...i live in the city and have to drive to our local fair grounds when I want to shoot! lol
pingpong49426 5 months ago
damn nice shooting
perryboyoutdoors 5 months ago
nailed it
brooseable 5 months ago
how many pounds is that bow
SuperDukee1 6 months ago
@SuperDukee1 The Bow Tech is 90# and the Darton is 80#
GusCongemi 6 months ago
cool, now ride a horse and do it.
11ari11 6 months ago
@11ari11 I don't think I could. But i have done it blindfolded while juggling 3 apples........ I didn't hit the target but it looked cool.
GusCongemi 6 months ago 18
@GusCongemi lol haha thats pretty cool also man, i was just playin around great archery vids!
11ari11 6 months ago
Awesome video. you can see the flight of the arrow perfectly
Wiegieboard 7 months ago
wow thats one hell of a shot. to all you nay sayers, stop being petty, this man can realy shoot.
jcstumpy1 7 months ago
Very good shooting, regardless.
DrTadHusseinWinslow 7 months ago
@DrTadHusseinWinslow I shoot at 47 from my deck in the beginning. You see the deck in the 90. It's half way.
GusCongemi 7 months ago
I'd have to see you walk it off - that looks like 55-60 yards to me; maybe 70.
DrTadHusseinWinslow 7 months ago
@DrTadHusseinWinslow That's cool. It's 90. How about the Antelope at 100 at the end?
GusCongemi 7 months ago
@DrTadHusseinWinslow Ok just watched it again . You see the 80 yd mark right ? The next grey sign is 60, does ti look 20 from the 80? It does to me. The next sign is 40, you can't see the rest but you can tell that's 40 from the target.
GusCongemi 7 months ago
dang. and i got all excited about my 70 yard shoot at a tournament. just uploaded the video on my channel. but pffft. its nothing compared to this. my husband and i were just talking about putting led's on our arrows. that's really cool. going to send this video to him. we're both archers.
LuckyYogi 7 months ago
@LuckyYogi A 70 yd. shot in a tournament with all that pressure is nothing to sneeze at. I shot an Antelope at 100 yds. in New Mexico, it's on the video. It was also on T.V. I took some heat for it being an unethical shot. I practice at those distances daily. I wanted to show my arrow drop at 90 yds. and that it can be done in the field.
GusCongemi 7 months ago
Very good shooting... The farthest I practice from is 75 yards, I probably would try farther but It seems like I always break arrows and I don't have enough money to keep replacing them...
MrRutNStrut 7 months ago
@MrRutNStrut I made that backstop for when I first sighted in. Once I had the 90 yd pin I pin iI didn't have a problem. I shoot Easton FMJ 300 series. It's a heavy arrow.
GusCongemi 7 months ago
@GusCongemi I was looking into those arrows, I think that I might get some here soon because I've also heard good things about them from friends. Right now I'm shooting Beman ICS Hunter 340's... My biggest thing is if it is made in the USA, which Eastons are... I'd imagine that practicing shooting 90 yards accurately makes it a whole lot easier to shoot 40, 50, or 60 yards in the field.
MrRutNStrut 7 months ago
@MrRutNStrut Beman makes a quality arrow. I shoot heavy poundages I think the Easton has a stiffer spine. You are right , practicing at 90 makes 60 seem a lot closer. It definitely builds your confidence.
GusCongemi 7 months ago
@GusCongemi I'm shooting a Parker Inferno at about 66 pounds and 29 inch draw length. My arrows get there pretty quick but I only have four pins and have to hold a little high when using my 50 yard pin at 75 yards. I was thinking about getting the TruGlo Decreasing Diameter Pins five pin sight... Do you have a 90 yard pin or do you hold high like me?
MrRutNStrut 7 months ago
@MrRutNStrut I use a moveable sight. Which gives me from 20 to 90 yds. I have trouble in the field with multiple pins. Shooting 57 yds on an animal is hard enough. Trying to figure out if I should hold my 50 yd pin high or my 60 yd low doesn't work for me. I just seem to concentrate on one pin better. My bow shoots flat from 0 to 40 with very little adjustment and after that if I don't have enough time to move my sight on a relaxed animal, I figure I shouldn't be shooting at it anyway.
GusCongemi 7 months ago
@GusCongemi That's a very good point... Do you use one of them pendulum sights?
MrRutNStrut 7 months ago
@MrRutNStrut No. But I do practice from heights so I know what my arrow is doing.
GusCongemi 7 months ago
@GusCongemi That sounds like a good idea so that way I can find out what my arrow is going to do when I am taking a shot at a deer from various ranges. Thanks.
MrRutNStrut 7 months ago
I used two different bows. A Bow Tech Tribute and a Darton Pro 2500
GusCongemi 8 months ago
What's the name of the bow you are using
baiooo1234 8 months ago
where do u get the tracer knocks?
Snow101453 8 months ago
@Snow101453 tThey are called Lumenoks. You can get them at any archery store.
GusCongemi 8 months ago
that is funny. i will try that one this weekend and send you the video. i am actually trying out for top shot and that is why i did that other shot. i am a hunter and thank god i haven't had to try and shoot a deer upside down nor blindfolded. take care
johnbrusconi 8 months ago
great shot. now try that upside down.
johnbrusconi 8 months ago
@johnbrusconi How about with one hand tied behind my back....Blindfolded. LOL
GusCongemi 8 months ago 7
hey man im a fan, i watch you on tv when i see you,(i hope thats you lol!)and i wish i could shoot like you, Im on my second bow had a pse and now a Diamond by bowtech its a rock 2.0 i didnt want to spend several grand on a sport i didnt know i would like! anyway im in love and have want a new bow and cant make up my mind on what i want!been shooting almost a yr, what do you look for when buying a new bow!dont wanna be trendy like a bunch of people and buy a z7 but i do like them...
MrPoonasty 8 months ago
awe inspiring shots
MrBedlam75 8 months ago
That's a Darton 2500 with 80# limbs. i now shoot the 3800 SD at 70# it has more speed.
GusCongemi 9 months ago
Good shooting, Is that a Darton 3500?
bvillmek79 9 months ago
damn dude.... you're Rambo.
gsdotgs 9 months ago
Hey man great shots ! What bow are you using? Im looking to buy my first bow and am looking for a good one im 14 but im almost 6 foot so dont want a kid bow i want something to grow into can you help me ? Thanks
parkerflynt 9 months ago
@parkerflynt There are so many good bows out there. Deciding on one is a personal choice. I would find a quality bow shop that can set your bow up properly. Then go in and shoot a few different bows and find what feels best to you. I shoot a Darton 3800 SD.. It's a duel cam bow with a lot of power even with my short draw length.
GusCongemi 9 months ago
Very nice shooting!
jumpboots101 9 months ago
Wow Gus, these are amazing shots! I want to try now...
Korikins1 9 months ago
I'm not sure what is more difficult- having the patience and experience to allow a deer to get close enough to shoot it with a bow and then pull off a successful draw and shot without the deer noticing...or attempting to shoot a deer at 70+ yards with a bow, both are challenging and push a hunter to his/her limits, these are great shots gus, I shall adopt the idea of the rickety ladder, i can see where that would tremendously enhance your balance and confidence
travisgoosen 9 months ago
@travisgoosen I know what gets my adrenaline pumping, it's the close shot. The long shots are only seem good when you've been sitting 6 days and your only chance to harvest an animal means extending your range. That is when I'm glad I practiced.
GusCongemi 9 months ago
lol Nice shooting dudes. If they knew the how many lbs the bow is set at on these longer shots , they'd freakout. I liked nailing the 100 yard bullseye pulling 95 lbs. 2512 arrow shaft. In tournaments with this arrow if ya cant stickem, lickem lol its a great arrow and lighter then you might think. Use machined risers if you are very serious to hit bullseye each time. Cast risers are not always very true and can snap using high poundage. gl shooters
lukilotus 9 months ago
I was shooting for about 15 yrs. I shot a single cam bow and never shot over 55 yds. I was going to Africa for Cape Buffalo and got a 90# bow. The poundage wasn't a problem but with my short draw length (27.5) it made all the difference. I starting shooting 60 yds to 90 yds at a flat trajectory. All this with using a heavy arrow witch is a necessity if you want to harvest animals down range.
GusCongemi 9 months ago
@GusCongemi Damn! Nice shooting.. You're crazy accurate with that thing
MrBobbySasquatch 9 months ago
Good video, worth watching. How long have you been practicing before this video was made? I am just starting archery, doing target practice with a recurve, but I want to hunt eventually.
farmermarley 9 months ago
Laser arrows! :O haha
nomnomieatu 9 months ago
from Landman58.....I'm pulling your leg...that's definitely not a recurve shot. Damn fine shooting though and you're right, it's not something that you should try to pull off unless you've done it in practice many, many, many times.
58landman 9 months ago
he makes a sex sound every time he shoots
Xxcalicondor 9 months ago
@Xxcalicondor I didn't realize I did that. I have a wireless mike on my chest it picks up a lot of sound. I'll try to make archery sounds when I'm having sex.
GusCongemi 9 months ago 16
I'm just getting started into archery myself but I have to say that your shooting is amazing. I am a firearm hunter. However, since I love eating deer all year long I am adding archery to my rifle and muzzle loader. Most gun hunters that I know don't dislike archery hunters, we're jealous... you guys get to hunt before we do where I live. I also like seeing someone as dedicated to a craft as yourself. Keep it up.
InstructorPyro 9 months ago
I shoot a 2010 bowtech at 65 pounds with carbon hunter 6000 arrows but I don't know how heavy they are though
zig6394 10 months ago
Gus you should do a longer shot video and what kind of bow do u shoot
zig6394 10 months ago
@zig6394 I used two different bows in the video. A Bow Tech Tribute 90# and a Darton Pro 2500 80#. I now shoot a Darton 3800.
GusCongemi 9 months ago
do it with a recurve....
58landman 10 months ago
@58landman Wish I could.
GusCongemi 9 months ago
@58landman
Your such a badass
footballstud7 9 months ago
is that guy good or what!!
shinnecockwarrior 10 months ago
That's a wonderful skill you've cultivated, Gus. Thanks for the videos.
wrat61 10 months ago
That's a wonderful skill you've cultivated, Gus.
wrat61 10 months ago
Count the time from release till impact, think there is enough time for the deer to jump the string...u bet
levi2bear 10 months ago
@levi2bear I've taken 6 shots at animals over sixty yards an show them at the end of the video. I harvested all six animals. At that distance they don't seem to jump the string, I think the sound is too far away and they don't react. I've had more animals jump the string at 20 yds.
GusCongemi 9 months ago
@levi2bear this is actually quite common even in closer ranged shots, although very frustrating for the hunter
travisgoosen 9 months ago
Is he using Lighted arrow nocks??
CrypticNexus777 10 months ago
@CrypticNexus777 Yes, I wanted to show the flight of the arrow.
GusCongemi 9 months ago
i have shot 110 yds hit a balloon 9 inches dia. with bear white tail 2 .first shot skint the balloon second shot center with witnesses . not for hunting onl for showing off
MrDaleaaaa 10 months ago
Respond to this video...How many pounds do you shoot? How heavy is your arrow? A heavy set up is necessary to harvest game at longer distances.If you choose not to shoot an animal at a longer distance that is your choice. The truth is I would much rather shoot n animal at 20 yds. But on a few hunts conditions forced me to take longer shots. I was glad I practiced. The video just shows how flat the arrow flies at those distances.
GusCongemi 10 months ago
@GusCongemi th bow i was shoting was about fifty lbs .the arrow was 100 grains 29 inches 2315 .my first buck was at 40 yrd and thats about average for me .i practice so much that somtimes i would go into a slump and have to rest for a while before hunting .right now i have the pse fire storm light .it came with 65 lbs i have let it down a lot .my corbon arrows keep exsploding when i hit trees squirl hunting by the way thats good trainning for deer hunting
MrDaleaaaa 10 months ago
Thats awesome shooting man. Do you have a sight pin for 90 yards or just eyeball it?
Codiejackson88 10 months ago
@Codiejackson88 I have a movable pin. It goes from 20 to 90 yds.
GusCongemi 10 months ago
@GusCongemi How many lbs is that bow
blood4glory1 10 months ago
Holy crap you are good. Though my equipment is crap too. Have you thought of trying out for the olympic team?
michalchik 10 months ago
@michalchik I'm average at best. I just put in a lot of practice time.
GusCongemi 10 months ago
@GusCongemi The Bow Tech is 90# and the Darton is 80#
GusCongemi 10 months ago
@GusCongemi Hey don't knock practice. If you do it and have some talent you get good. the Olympic targets are 70 meters if I remember correctly. Maybe you left a lot of misses out of this videos but you should be proud of what you do. I can take an average math student and get them through calculus by 12th grade if they just practice.
michalchik 10 months ago
@michalchik I don't have misses at this distance, but I'm not always hitting the 10 ring. I think Olympic archers are better target shooters. I am proud of my second video. 90 yd practice sitting and kneeling. I shot it in the snow and some realistic hunting conditions.
GusCongemi 10 months ago
u can only do recurve in the olimpics i think. he is very good i do 80 yrd shots and crazy crap but i dont have that big of a yard ... i hit m&m at 30 yrds and center washers at 20 .. if u miss you lose a 20 $ arrow i havent yet but i dont try to do it every day lol i'll try to make a video ....
ffm1793 10 months ago
what kind of bow is that
Mrmagicman29 10 months ago
@Mrmagicman29 I used 2 different bows. A Bow Tech Tribute with 90# limbs and a Darton Pro 2500 with 80 # limbs.
GusCongemi 10 months ago
That bow and arrow model used in this video.
roushbird 10 months ago
@roushbird I used 2 different bows. A Bow Tech Tribute with 90# limbs and a Darton Pro 2500 with 80# limbs.
GusCongemi 10 months ago
do you use a traditional string loop for your release?
coloradododge 10 months ago
@coloradododge I didn't in this video but I do now I really like it.
GusCongemi 10 months ago
Can you please tell me what type of rest you are using. I am comfortable at shooting elk at sixty yards but looking to up my distance
coloradododge 10 months ago
@coloradododge I use a Whisker Biscuit. I put more emphasis on hunting than I do on target shooting. A drop away might be a better choice for target but I have been stalking on some recent hunts and the Biscuit seems to work well in those situation.
GusCongemi 10 months ago
Nice shooting
Boughtone 10 months ago
INTENSE!!
BenBulldogJackson 10 months ago
Thanks, glad you liked it.
GusCongemi 10 months ago
nice video
ajw159 10 months ago
You're right.
GusCongemi 10 months ago
I have absolutely NO issues with the distances you're shooting and harvesting game..I too am a bow hunter and competition shooter...it simply comes down to shooting at distances you're comfortable and consistent with. Practice doesn't make perfect...perfect practice makes perfect. Thanks for the video.
iflyimc1 10 months ago
I liked the challenge of hunting with the bow. I live in the north east, most rifle shots are under 100 yds. because of the thick cover. I felt using a firearm was less of a challenge at those distances. I also like hunting a longer season where I could take advantage of the scouting I did all year without being disturbed by too many hunters. And last we have some archery only counties that produce some great bucks.
GusCongemi 10 months ago
Just out of curiosity, what are some of the reasons someone would choose a bow over a gun for hunting?
danberumen 10 months ago
I shot 2 bows in this video . A 90# Bow Tech Tribute and a 80# Darton Pro 2500.
GusCongemi 10 months ago
whats the draw weight on your bow whats your equipment
horsefeathers87 10 months ago
I don't hunt but I do shoot Pistol comp. But Sir you are Da Man . Very good skills. Dont worry about those folks running down your hobby. Not eveybody has a life. Keep up the good work. I have never even watched archery but you have me hooked. Keep posting.
swhesq 10 months ago
@swhesq Thanks
GusCongemi 10 months ago
any body who ses any thing bad about this man is just jelous. he has amazeing skills and he kills animals at long distances just like i do with my bow 30 yards and in. quick. less pain to the animal as possible the unethical hunters are the ones who think they can shoot long range and cant and just wound animals. this man can shoot long range and kills what he shoots at. i know i miss spelled some words so critisize me and not him he dont deserve it he deserves your hats off to him
wwilli83 11 months ago
@wwilli83 Thanks. I have only shot at 5 animals over 60 yds. and have harvested all of them. On video. I'm not promoting long distance hunting, I would much rather take a 20 yd shot. But I wanted to expand my range so I would not be as limited to the type of game I hunted. With this video I wanted to show the practice and preparation I take before taking a long distance shot on an animal.
GusCongemi 11 months ago
How many animals have you wounded or missed? Legit question. You seem comfortable shooting from that distance.
MawnteyCarlo 11 months ago
@MawnteyCarlo I'm from the north east we shoot 40 yds. and under here. I harvested every animal I have ever shot at over 60 yds. and have have video on each. 2 Moose, 2 Antelope and one Mule Deer. Every outfitter made me prove that I was capable of shooting long distances before they allowed me to do it. With the understanding if I wounded an animal my hunt was over. When you pay good money for a hunt you better be sure of the shot.
GusCongemi 11 months ago
awsum sooting, i wouldn't shoot any animals that far. but what bow do you shoot and the set up?
jlmbass 11 months ago
@jlmbass I shot 2 bows in this video. A Bow Tech Tribute with 90# limbs and a Darton Pro 2500 with 80# limbs. I use an HHA moveable site and Easton Full Metal Jacket 300 series.
GusCongemi 11 months ago
I don't understand it either
GusCongemi 11 months ago
funny how this guy can practice enough to shoot those distances accurately, and noone on here can shoot over 30 yards, i know for a fact that if i have a pope and young or a boone and crocket buck walk up 50 yards from me, im not gonna HOPE it gets within spitting distance, shoot a longbow if your comfortable with it, who cares what you shoot, its all in the sport, stop ruining it by nitpicking at everyone whose good at it
Wchris09 11 months ago
the human na'vi.....
RaymondIsLive 11 months ago
trkytrack your a dick! just because you coulden hit a elephant ass with a bazooka! dont be a hater just because you suck! gus has mad skill just leave it at that. oh and get a life prick!
paladin1352 11 months ago
There's nothing in those three videos that you took the long shots in that show a reason for shooting that far. Every one of those animals were in stalkable terrain.
You choose to shoot that far because, in my opinion, your hunting skills are lacking.
No matter how many heads you have mounted on your walls, if you can't stalk within 40 yards of an animal, your not much of a hunter.
trkytrack 11 months ago
@trkytrack You have commented on other videos of mine. What's the beef? I shot the #2 Free ranging Archery Tahr in New Zealand this year and the #7 Red stag at 20 and 25 yds. On video. Maybe you're a better hunter than me, but I don't see any video of you doing it. I practice shooting everyday at long distances no matter what the weather. It helps me make up for my inferior hunting skills.
GusCongemi 11 months ago 17
@trkytrack You didn't add in a cameraman stalking in with you. Double the sound double the scent.
GusCongemi 11 months ago 2
I usually don't shoot over 40 yds. I'm a Whitetail hunter from the north east.
GusCongemi 11 months ago
That's all well and good for jacking your ego up but if you shoot at an animal at that distance your a jerk, plain and simple. NO ethical archer/bowhunter would ever shoot at an animal at that distance and that includes that jerkoff Chuck Adams.
trkytrack 11 months ago
@trkytrack There are 4 long distance kills at the end of the video, did you see them? I didn't start out to take those long shots the situation dictated it. Out west the terrain is open, 60 yds on the ground is a common shot.
GusCongemi 11 months ago
@GusCongemi I live in Wyoming. Long shots are taken out here because bowhunters from back east don't know how to utilize the terrain out here to stalk closer to game. Practice your stalking skills as well as your shooting skills. Shots at those distances are just plain unethical and give all bowhunters a black eye.
trkytrack 11 months ago
@trkytrack You know it's people like you who help anti-hunters. You need to critique other hunters supporting the anti's message. You think long distance archery shots are unethical. Anti's think killing any animal is unethical. Gun hunters oppose Bow hunters, Traditional shooters oppose compound shooters. Keep splintering our groups you'll be the last man standing, making it easy to ban all hunting.
GusCongemi 11 months ago 15
@GusCongemi What type of broadheads do you shoot? im assuming theyre fixed blade? and how do you get them to fly like your field points at 90-100 yards? My bow is tuned properly but i still cant get my fixed blade broadheads to fly well past 50 yards. Should i align my vanes with the blades of the head? how do you do it?
dY5520 11 months ago
@dY5520 I use Slick Trick 125 gr. They are a fixed 4 blade. I shoot the standard head, I can't get the Magnum heads to fly as well. I shot all the animals at the end of the video with them. They fly great at long distances. Since they are 4 blade I don't need to a align my vanes, however when I did shoot 3 blade broadheads I aligned the vanes. I think it makes a difference.
GusCongemi 10 months ago
@GusCongemi I must admit, that's exactly how i feel, if you have the equipment set up for an ethical lond distance kill, why not do it. sometimes you can't get closer, and if you have the confidence in yourself and the equipment, why not take the shot
73GunMan 10 months ago
@GusCongemi gus rules!!! way to go man!!
citationxbjfv 8 months ago
@trkytrack Your a old jealous cry baby. You'd think a old fart like you would be done whining. There is a old saying "opinions are like assholes....well you are one, a asshole!
associate39 11 months ago
Thanks, I guess some people don't think it is that difficult. Maybe they are just better than me. I posted another video sitting in wind driven snow and kneeling in snow in cold temperatures, I hope some of the negatives check it out
GusCongemi 11 months ago
The guys that are saying this isnt impressive, i would love to see your video response of you doing it. Great work ethic and training
mckanner02 11 months ago
nice shot.
CreaturesCool 11 months ago
@CreaturesCool Thanks
GusCongemi 11 months ago
Yankee doodle dandy!
paullord1 11 months ago
do it with a recurve or long bow and ill be impressed.
asssface2000 11 months ago
@asssface2000 So would I.
GusCongemi 11 months ago
That sounds wild. If I am ever in Mt. I need to check that out. Thanks
GusCongemi 11 months ago
That sounds wild. If I am ever in Mt. I need to check that out. Thanks
GusCongemi 11 months ago
amazing shooting! It could be worth your time to look into a contest held every year in Libby Mt. The pay out is usually $20,000 depending on the # of contestants. The shot is 100 yards at a one inch pvc pipe that is 3 feet longthe winner is the shooter that can shoot through the length of pipe and pop a balloon on the other side. shooter only gets 1 (one) shot per year.Ive seen this done not always a winner every year. buy in is $100.00 part of the proceeds go to some charity, idk which one.
hawksucker69 11 months ago
In the video I shot 2 different bows. A Bow Tech Tribute with 90# limbs and a Darton Pro 2500 with 80# limbs.
GusCongemi 1 year ago
Very impressive and consistent! What kind of bow do you shoot?
LSfreak84 1 year ago
Darton Pro 2500 and Easton Full Metal Jacket 300 series
GusCongemi 1 year ago
DAMN!!! I just started looking for a bow and shocked at how accurate you are...nice! What are you using for bow and arrows?
bkreynoso 1 year ago
Are you stalking or ambushing? I've taken Deer out of a ground blind at 20, and have stalked to within 20 yds of animals. But I video my hunts and having a cameraman with you makes it much more difficult. But it can be done. I took the SCI #2 free ranging Tahr in New Zealand stalking to 20 yds. And have it on video, it will be on my first t.v. show in July.
GusCongemi 1 year ago
Hunting with a longbow is the only way to go. You have to have a lot more skill then you do with a compound!
GT140T 1 year ago 2
@GT140T You are right.
GusCongemi 1 year ago
@GT140T i would like to see you shoot that far with a longbow.
bvillmek79 1 year ago
@bvillmek79 My question is why would I want too? Anyone can shoot at an animal at 90 yards with sights and a compound with very little practice, but it takes real skill to sneak within 20 yards and take that shot with a longbow or recurve without sights......... If you have to use a compound, sights and a release you are not that great of an archer and if you think you are that great, pick up a longbow or recurve and give it a try. Then come back and brag about it.
GT140T 1 year ago
@GT140T NO, not just anyone. it takes real skill to shoot that far. i am not going to bash people who shoot a bare bow. i agree that it takes more skill.. but who says people who hunt compound dont have skill. it takes alot of practice to hold your bow steady at that distance. and if you factor in windage compensation... well, that take an INCREDIBLE amount of skill. both of the deer i harvested this season were within 20 and both of those were spot an stalk hunts.
bvillmek79 1 year ago
@GT140T I wish I were accomplished with traditional gear Although you can be accurate with traditional gear just not as consistent as a compound Open country spot and stalk is very tough with any bow. And long range shots are sometimes necessary I shoot a heavy limbed bow ,that most people cannot draw, to propel a heavy arrow. This is needed to kill an animal at long distances. Light set ups can be shot at long distances, but I wouldn't recommend them for hunting.
GusCongemi 1 year ago
@GusCongemi I agree! After getting a number of animals with a compound I desided I needed more of a challange. That is why I started shooting a long bow. I have been shooting a bow since I was old enough to pick one up and being just shy of 50 I have been shooting a long time. I live in Washington state, on the west side, very brushy and most shots you get here are usually within 60 yards.
GT140T 1 year ago
@GT140T I live in the northeast and have the same conditions. Shots under 40 for Whitetail. When I went to Africa I started shooting longer distances. Out west the terrain is open so shooting longer distances helps your chances of harvesting an animal. I'm 52 and started shooting at 31. Check out my video Practice 2. I shoot sitting and kneeling in the snow at 90 yds. I have it posted as a video response.
GusCongemi 1 year ago
@GT140T why would a cripple myself, thats like saying why dont you run everywhere you go cars are for wussies, use the tools you have to help you be batter at what you are doing , i mean hey if you you wanna pound nails with a rock be my guest
JCrain03 1 year ago
@bvillmek79 No ethical bowhunter would ever shoot at an animal at that distance.....with ANY BOW. Fine for fun shooting but too many things can go wrong before that arrow travels 90 yards. Guys like this need to brag about taking shots like this to lift their ego.
trkytrack 11 months ago
@trkytrack Wrong. an ethical bow hunter will take any shot he feels comfortable with. if its not an ethical shot, he wont take it. i only shoot 50 yards. its what I am comfortable with. some people might only fell good with a 30 or a 20 yard shot. and thats alright.
bvillmek79 11 months ago
@cryin2 You are very right. With sights, a release and a compound bow just about anyone can get something. With a longbow you would not be shooting at those distances. You have to get close and that is why people hunt with a compound. they can not get that close.
GT140T 1 year ago
Hope the average archer doesn't try hunting at that range , they're be arrows left all over in the woods. I switched from a bow , to a crossbow, and I swear I'm more accurate with my bow,but I can finally get a 2inch group at 35yrs. with the crossbow. Crossbow or bow all take practice, for sure.
Coolride17 1 year ago
@Coolride17 It wasn't something I started out to do. Most of those hunts started at a water hole then weather dictated the stalks. But I was glad I practiced. I made another practice video from 90 yds, sitting shooting in bad weather. Check it out.
GusCongemi 1 year ago
Thanks
GusCongemi 1 year ago
that was a great shot... WOW!!!
bishop61529 1 year ago
Wish I could.
GusCongemi 1 year ago
you have to be one of the best archers i have ever seen! do you use a range finders when you are hunting with your HHA sight?
bvillmek79 1 year ago
@bvillmek79 Thanks and yes I use an HHA sight.
GusCongemi 1 year ago
I am a brand new bow hunter....i just put a Hoyt Rampage XT on layaway, whats your opinion of that bow? im very excited to get some practice in. ive always hunted with a rifle until now...
shair00 1 year ago
@shair00 Hoyt makes a quality bow, I haven't shot that model but everyone's needs in a bow are not the same. If the bow feel s comfortable and shoots well for you it should be fine.
GusCongemi 1 year ago
Wow those are some incredible shots...You obviously put lots of time in to and reap some great rewards...great vid!
DontTreadOnMi 1 year ago
@DontTreadOnMi Thanks. I did put a lot time in.
GusCongemi 1 year ago
i know its a dumb question but what is on the back of your arrows to make them glow like that and does it last a long time
douglas0929 1 year ago
@douglas0929 Lumenok lighted nocks. They last hours. I've never used them hunting because Pope and Young do not recognize animals harvested with them. You can't use anything electronic.
GusCongemi 1 year ago
Wagon Mound, a small town north east of Albuquerque I think. Off I 25
GusCongemi 1 year ago
I never asked,,what release do you use?
NasalObstruction 1 year ago
@NasalObstruction I use a Scott ( Little Goose ) caliper
GusCongemi 1 year ago
@GusCongemi How bout a Turkey hunt in the spring?
NasalObstruction 1 year ago
That guys like jesus.
The1234567890brand 1 year ago
u are a badass
bamahuntr1 1 year ago