Jeff, answer this if you would....If you're not aiming at a specific point, then what are you aiming at?
John....you know me. The only problem I have with what you guys are saying is......I don't buy that as many people that SAY they "pick a spot" .....actually do that in the field. It sounds good and all......but I'm a realist.
To answer your question......I sorta look at the bow shot as I'm firing a laser......and my pin is my laser pointer. Deer takes a step to his right (qtring away).....I move my laser pointer. I've even had them trun their head RIGHT before I shot.....and I've altered my point of entry due to their body shifting....and them never moving from the spot they're standing in.
Do you realize how much time it would take to do what you guys are saying? First of all.....you'd have to have a discernable "spot" in the exact "spot" you need your arrow to impact. OK.....assuming you are the luckiest hunter in the world.....and that animal has a tuft of hair at EXACTLY the spot you need........now....what pin are you gonna use? Do you need to gap it? Uh oh.....he's moved his back right leg.....dropping it back 6". He's now quartering away a HAIR....and the last spot is no good, anymore (please don't tell me you're still gonna shoot him in the same spot). What do you do now? No discernable tuft or mark on the deer?
I guess he walks for being too clean.
Come on, guys.....it's really not worth arguing about. If it makes you feel better.....I aim at a spot, too. The one right behind my pin......and I can change mine in an instant (if need be).