Would a head shot with a .243 be ethical I am a great shot? Because the last deer I shot alot of the meat was ruined, from the bullet. I sit on top of hay bales so I always have a super steady shot, The ranges vary 50-100-150 yards those are the farthest shots I'd usually take but I try to get under 100 yards. Another reason is I like to keep their whole pelt and I don't like it like when they are holes in it.