Hi MinnFinn,

I agree with most of what you are saying. I only differ in that I've seen deer with broken legs.....because of a botched "broadside shot". It wasn't the broadside presentation that "caused the problem". It was poor shooting.

I agree that you shouldn't be over confident. Neither should you lack confidence. You should practice enough to know your abilities.....and then have the ethics to stay "within your ability".

A frontal shot has the possibility of a bad outcome. A broadside shot has the possibility of a bad outcome. Either rely on the shooter's ability to use good judgement...and have enough skill to make the shot! It really is that simple!

I don't concern myself too much about the theories of "everything that might go wrong". I apply myself to practice enough to know my ability...and stay within that ability. In books.....or in text.....and in theory.....I don't know what percentage of failure rate any particular presentation offers.

In the woods and fields where I cleanly harvast animals.....I know what works for me! (I'd never presume to know what has worked for you.)

P.S. To clarify a point to insure there is not a misunderstanding. When I say I'll take a "head-on" shot.....I'm talking about to the body.....NOT the head! It would take more than just extraordinary circumstances for me to take an intentional head shot. (Though I have made a number of finishers just to the back of the head.) If I was shooting at game all ready wounded....I'd take any shot presented!