Nine point I'm not putting you down. In your 2nd responce you said you missed a HANDFULL. Say what you mean. What I think that everyone is trying to say is that if your doubt with your shot then don't take it. There will always be another day and another deer. I believe that I'm a good shot but I still go to the range. I don't mind a little corrective criticism from the other shotters. Besides your the one that asked the question. One thing that you might want to try. aim your gun at your target (paper plate etc...) while standing close your eyes and count to 5 slowly. Now open your eyes and see where your gun is aimed. If you moved from one side or the other try moving your feet. Keep doing this eventually you should be able to look at the target close your eyes then open them and you'll still be on target. this will help in the woods because it will become secound nature to you. It will make the shot hit.