iv'e shot deer in the neck the wind pipe to be exact and it is a killing shot and i mean quick !! i recently went elk hunting and ended up not taking home a trophy bull because i didn't shoot him face on in the neck at probably 5 yard !i waited for him to pass and get the quartering away shot and guess what no elk ! i don't think it's the best choice but if you know it's for sure i say take it !!!