Okay ear shot (head) will produce a bang flop yes. But unless you have a great rest and lots of time to "squeeze" in you aren't getting a great head shot opportunity. That's actually a small target and always on the move. Not a shot I like to take in the field. Neck or high shoulder is my preference for a good clean kill shot. If for some reason I miss spine, I have a much greater chance of hitting vital organ or major artery (neck). Head shot's are either hit, miss, or jaw. Granted they are hogs and invasive pain's in the a$$ but I hate to see any animal suffer. Just prefer the highest percentage shot taken to insure it goes down clean and quick.