RE: would you have taken the shot
If it makes you feel better, I also passed on a chip shot (<20 yards) at a buck this season. He was walking straight at me (stomping and snorting the whole way). I, too, was unsure about just where to hit him with a frontal shot so I had to pass (also couldn't move that much). He ended up running off and stopping broadside at 100 yards. I just plain missed (buck fever). You'll be ready if a similar situation presents itself.
- B