Of the deer I have killed I have only taken 2 neck shots and both dropped instantly. The first was a 6 pt. chasing a doe and they were heading for the property line which was just 20yds. behind my stand. The second was a button head (thought it was a doe) that I jumped in a clear cut walking out. This shot was made in a split second. He stuck his head out and the neck was exposed, so I took it. Both deer were standing still and somewhat broadside and were 73 yds. and 94 yds. respectively. Day in and day out if you can pick your shot and don' t have to worry about land lines and etc. double lung' em everytime. I don' t like the heart shot and even more don' t like the shoulder shot but if the deer is over 100 yds and you have land line problems go for the shoulder but be sure you can make the shoulder shot. If you shoot to far forward you will wound the deer and it will suffer, also it may or may not die and you more than likely won' t find it. Main thing is be sure of your shooting capabilities and don' t go beyond them.