Great post and exactly why I have been practicing on my 3d out of a cheapo ladder stand (was given to me) in the back yard the past week. An effective shot angle when the deer is very close can be extremely tricky. Still, no amount of practice can lead to perfection. This being my second year, I've learned a lot by reading the other post as well and hope that I never lose a deer. But I can only imagine the way you feel SBGobblers. Good luck the rest of the season. I bet things will look up from here!