I have never wasted any meat shooting for the vitals. Probably one of the reasons why I don't shoot for the shoulder or or neck.

I get the same amount of meat whether I shoot it with a bow or a gun, of course I aim for the same place with both weapons. I don't eat the lungs and that is usually the only thing that gets damaged.

I will admit that I have never had a deer drop in it's tracks either. They always run for ways before they fall. I have been told a high shoulder shot with a ML or shotgun will anchor them where I shoot them. I might try it sometime if need one to drop on the spot.

I hunt lower michigan, no centerfires, either shotgun or ML.

Paul