Sorry to here the bad luck bob[]I can`t say anything I have had my share of crazy things happen myself. I have lost deer with the same type shot you described. What really bite`s is when you think you have made a good shot and to believe he is down maby 50-60yrds away only to be suprised to know he is not down at all?It sux! "But Thats just bowhunting"good luck next time.