Ted Nugent wrote about a frontal bowshot opportunity he had like this in his book "God, Guns, and Rock and Roll".

He is a VERY good shot, the animal was in Ted's comfort zone range, and he would NOT take the shot. He only drew because he anticipated the animal turning broadside.

Everybody here makes good points. First of all, the target is very small, even at a short distance. David describes well the way the rib cage and shoulders provides nearly arrow-proof armor from the front.
The lungs are all but covered, the heart is not consistently a "stop'em and drop'em" shot, even the best placement and penetration will leave only a mediocre blood trail, and you're just asking to pucture the guts.

Wait for a better opportunity, or pass all together. I had 4 does facing me head-on one morning this season, and it broke my heart to let them go, but I felt good about not taking a bad shot.

Keep 'em all in the Bull.

Edited by - bulzeye on 01/24/2002 06:44:07

Edited by - bulzeye on 01/24/2002 06:45:35