Poor shot placement wasn't the issue as the doe was angled and the arrow went exactly where it should have. I find it hilarious that some actually think it could not be the BH's fault. I believe any expandable BH could fail maybe it was bad luck but I doubt it. Will I use my other two, sure as they cost too much and I would like to see if was a one time thing. Some of my friends swear by them and some swear at them. Also I donated the deer and when I dropped it off at a locker inwhich is the largest in the area I asked the owner about the BH since he sees a huge amount each year. He said that they are "junk", some open up and make great wound channels but alot don't open up. While I was there there were 2 hanging that were shot with the 2-blade and they did the job perfectly. When they open they are great but I have spoken to several people that have had the same problem and poor shot placement can't always be the excuse.