Not trying to ruffle anyone's feathers here, to each his own,I say. But, I just don't understand why every one is so hot on the first shot your best shot. Maybe out of a tree stand, perhaps we all should use singe shots ?

Here is the deal, now be honest have you evr shot at a running buck in the timber or going across a field or about to go on some other property ? That first shot doesn't always go where we want, darn deer dodges behind a tree when you pull the trigger, a 100 things can go wrong ! so a second or third quick shot may be necessary. I once asked a seasoned hunter why he carried an semi- he said oft times if you miss the deer willl stop and get it's bearings before dashing off again and you have one in the spout ready to go. Any other type of action the deer will hear and bolt before you get the action cycled. I've seen it dozens of times. Now don't get me wrong, I use lots of bolts and I'm quick with one. But in the field I take my semi- Last year my brother in law had a huge buck run under his stand in heavy timber near a field edge, he shot four times, when the buck hit the field edge he hesitated for a moment and his last shot did the trick ! I have jumped many bucks in timber when caring a bolt rifle and never had a chance, just watched them bound through the timber.