Originally Posted by
Oldtimr
Have you ever killed deer? A behind the shoulder is about the best shot to take, most times I get the heart and lungs and I aim at the crease behind the shoulder about a 3rd of the was up the body and I have no problem making a mortal shot.
Low behind the shoulder is where I shoot with a bow, and the lower 3rd is the shot for that, my point was much higher and you can miss the heart and lungs.
I have killed several never had one go more than 30 yards, with the high shoulder shot.