A 50 yard shot would either be on or not. Most likely under shoot the deer. The deer would not be spooked at that range and the shooter if they keep their wits about them would get a second shot. Each shot opportunity is different and I couldn't say one way or another until it happens. I would take the info and use it later. I don't often have 50 yrds to shoot something at. Too much stuff in the way. A lot of guys out west take these and longer shots.