okboar, hey man take some positive and negativethings from this, but dont say something thats gonna get you banned. First off, not all adults are good role models for what is right and wrong. Secondly, learn from this and just dont do it again. Its ok to stand in the woods or a field and say "Im not taking that shot" you will feel better in the long run if you know you did the right thing. Obviously you are a young hunter and we have all been there, and you arent the first person that shot a deer with a less than acceptable gun. Just please dont get discouraged with some of the negativity that the guys have said. LEARN FROM IT. Im betting you wouldnt take that shot again. (take the 270 from now on, its better even up close than a 45-70 for tiny little deer )