Yes, that's a great story! I'm glad for you and your son. Sounds like a great adventure. I know what's it's like being around someone who got their first deer.
As for the shot and aforementioned criticism, being one of experience with long distance shooting, I highly doubt the shot was close to 600 yards. When I shoot that far, it's either a pre-marked distance or I have an electronic laser range finder. For most people they don't know their range much beyond 250 yards.
As for my criticism, I believe long shots should never be taken at game, unless that range has been practiced enough to be proficient at it. Hard to argue with success. He put the bad boy down and that's that. LOL!
Congrat's to both of you Ava. Fun times.
Now we need to see YOUR picture of the deer you got! Don't mean to put any undue pressure on yah!
iSnipe