MThunter, I saw the vid link that was posted. It entailed 3 shots where the cameraman zoomed in on the animal;
#1 was low when the animal was bedded down
#2 was clearly in the guts, Heavy hunch looked sick, hide ripple and they even discussed after the shooting was all done
#3 was 1/4 awayupper lungs

After shooting they (shooter & cameraman) discuss 350 yards, never said if this was determined by a LRF or best guess.

Yes, he knew it was gut shot at the moment and for sure upon fd'ing the deer, to answer your question!

turkeyreaper, really what did you expect would be the reaction?

Yes we all have made poor shots and hopefully learned from them. I think red was commenting more onthe poor decisions made onyour hunt???? Excitement can cloud judgement, which this obviously protrays (not only the video itself but the fact you are wondering why such a reactionof the events well after the excitement has dwindled of the situation). IMHO a mistakecan bea learningopportunity but only ifthe individualtakes responsibility, realize what could have been done differentlyand vow to use it to futhertheir education. To sideline it is irresponsible and frankly many hunters don't like this attitude as it is the bad decisions that reflect more than all the good ones on us as a whole. Hopefully once you mull it over some, let the back lower &will learn something for your future hunts.

Thanks for sharing and instead of be p'd about it use it to make you a better hunter. Lots of experience & worthhere so don't leave the sand box just yet!