I shot a doe standing broadside at 35 yards using shockwave mechanical tips. She probably ran 30 feet before going down. 2 weeks later I shot a 4 point quartering away at 8 yards (15 ft up in tree). The arrow hit about 3 inches under the spine and entered around the last rib area and did not pass through. This deer was unfortunately not recovered after 6 hours of tracking.

I am very bothered because this is the first deer I have ever lost and like to think I am a very good tracker. Has anyone noticed differences with mechanical heads and quartering shots.