ORIGINAL: LBR
Second, we know the shot wasn't perfect. Maybe it was a lot worse than suspected. I KNOW our eyes can fool us here, based on my own experience. When I shot my TN deer, he dropped within 30-35 yds. When he reared up and fell over, I would have about bet my right arm I saw my arrow (bright yellow from the nock to the base of the broadhead) sticking out of the deer's side. I have no idea what I saw (or thought I saw), but my arrow was stuck in the ground just past where the deer was standing. On a little pig I shot last FebI just knew my shot was way back(bright feathers, nock, and cap)--it was a little back, but the arrow came out tight behind the shoulder. It's happened other times as well, on different critters--I know my eyes aren't reliable when it happens in an instant, especially under pressure.
I can understand the concern and loss of confidence, and respect the decision (if made) to swap weapons after bad experiences, but the equipment is not at fault. That's the main point I want to press.
Chad
I can relate. I shot a doe this year at 18 yards in Nov. I could have sworn I hit the lungs. I found her a few days later. Looks like I hit the back two ribs and right thru the diaphram and thru guts. And I did pentrate thru. But I could have sworn I went thru both lungs.