Like the others said it dosnt matter what you use if you dont make the right shot. I dont know when you shot this deer but I still would be looking for him.As far as fixed blades Muzzy - Strikers. I killed a buck this year with a Mech - Rocket 75gr Blew thru and stuck 6in in the dirt.That little sucker put a big hole in him. He made it 30 yrds.Got to go for the SWEET SPOT!!!!