ORIGINAL: Leafrivermac

I took a head shot this yr st about 70 yds. In the past 10 yrs I've probably done that 3 or 4 times. You know if your rig is together or not and you should know your capabilities or lack thereof. I say if the situation feels right, your rifle is on, your hand is steady, then go for it. I've never batched a head shot the few times I've taken them but if I ever did I would never do it again.
A small hole in a pelt can be easily fixed with a little careful needle work. The one I'm doing this yr was a lung shot . . .it's turning out nice.
Actually, the reason I took a head shot this yr was that it was almost dark, I was in a really thick swampy place, and didn't want to have to track it . . . .forgot my flashlight. I was using my 30/30 with the Hornaday Leverlution . . .there was no exit . . .it wasn't pretty.