Personally, I think these types of shots should be avoided for a few reasons. First the margin error is just so slim. Second, no hunter can completely eliminate all factors or variables of the shot on a live animal. There are many things that are beyond the hunters control or vision. There is always a short period of time between the actual decision of release (point of no return) and the time the arrow gets to the animal. Did you know that a deer can move over 7 inches traveling at just 2mph by the time a 300fps no decelerating arrow gets to it at 20 yards, if you'd like to see the math PM me. All a deer needs to do is pick its head up while someone is shooting at its brain. Could be the difference between an actual brain hit and blowing off a deer’s jaw even at 5 yards. Now you would have an unrecoverable deer that will starve to death over a long period of time. Talk about feeling bad on a gut shot that takes 12 hours, how about days or weeks to slowly die. It just isn't worth it to me. Yea, maybe I could make that head/neck/or spine shot 9 out of 10 times on living game or 100 out of 100 times on a target, but it just isn't worth it for that one that could possibly get wounded.

I think you made the right decision Nick, and I applaud you for keeping an open mind.

Great post mjqood0.

I would also say that we are in a forum where most of the archers are very or extremely passionate about their sport. I feel that is a good thing. When opinions vary, things may seem rough around the edges. But I never feel that we are at war against each other. JMHO.