My first time I actually shot a deer a buttonhead (I hunt on private land) with the muzzleloader and a scope on my weapon,when he came out I wanted to make sure of my shot so I watched him it was nearly dark enough I couldn't see him in the scope almost and I was not nervous or anything but I needed to find the spot that is right behind his shoulder and leg forward yes in his chest. He walked and was in long grass and I took the shot thinking of where the spot was. He fell and kicked I reloaded my weapon as fast as I could watching him as he kicked I thought it was many minutes but it was only seconds I am sure by the time I had reloaded he had stopped kicking. My husband has told me to reload right away INCASE the shot was off and you (in the general sense) have to shoot it again in the head. I thought this was what I had to do. But when he stopped he had passed on. I reloaded right away why wouldn't you?