Gone huntin,

Why would you be flamed, you explained you only take this shot when all conditions are perfect and know your abilities. Everybody takes questionable shots and more often than not the outcome is good. I took a head shot on a nice doe and the bullet went right where I aimed....but had the perfect lane, no wind and a rock solid rest. Would I do it again, probably not! The reason was the last 2 years I have found apparent missed head/neck shot deer and it sickened me. Before then I would still hope for the lungs, but now I wait for the lungs...if the shot isn't their, always next time.

I think most guys responded to the fact don't take a neck over the lungs...imo if you do this your foolish. Meat waste is minimal on a true lung shot. I would also say to those who say take out his wheels (both shoulders), this is just as risky, if your not toting a big caliber. I pulled one on a buck with my 270 that caught him square in the shoulder, I managed to bust up one side and get some vitals damage but I tracked him for quite some time and eventually had to leave him until the next day. Result was a long sleepless night for both myself and the deer. Not a quick, humane kill and again I was sickened by the suffering I caused.

I now preach to think about the quarry we are chasing and the need to put a quick, clean & humane kill shot. Finding poor shot deer, is not good for all of us and gives anti groups more ammo on our beloved sport.

Shoot straight and aim for the boiler room. Best of luck to all and a safe season.