Would you be proud of this shot?
03-18-2008 | 06:05 AM
#141
Giant Nontypical
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RE: Would you be proud of this shot?
ORIGINAL: Schultzy
And if it was broadside that would explain the lack of blood, not lack of BH.
ORIGINAL: GregH
If it was a direct broadside hit, it's very close to being too far back.
If it was a direct broadside hit, it's very close to being too far back.
03-18-2008 | 06:08 AM
#143
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RE: Would you be proud of this shot?
LOL.....awww man, this is too funny. I'm not sure how anyone can pick apart a shot that hit the heart, killed the deer quickly, and was recovered w/in 60 yards...WHAT on earth is there to be critical of??? Sounds likea perfect shot to me.
I stated earlier in this thread that it LOOKED a little far back, but I also openly admited I don't know how much the deer was quartering. OBVIOUSLY the shot was perfect. HE HIT THE DAMN THING IN THE HEART! Seriously, can it be any better?
I stated earlier in this thread that it LOOKED a little far back, but I also openly admited I don't know how much the deer was quartering. OBVIOUSLY the shot was perfect. HE HIT THE DAMN THING IN THE HEART! Seriously, can it be any better?
03-18-2008 | 06:33 AM
#146
Boone & Crockett
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RE: Would you be proud of this shot?
LOL.....awww man, this is too funny. I'm not sure how anyone can pick apart a shot that hit the heart, killed the deer quickly, and was recovered w/in 60 yards...WHAT on earth is there to be critical of??? Sounds likea perfect shot to me.
I apologize for the photo in the back of the truck.
Shot was a 33 yd shot on this buck that was slightly quartering away. Complete pass-thru......40-50 yd recovery.
When assessing the shot....imagine where the front leg would be when the buck was standing. I'll give the results of the autopsy, later.
So.....would you be proud of this shot? Would you consider this "optimal"? If not.....what IS "optimal"?
Shot was a 33 yd shot on this buck that was slightly quartering away. Complete pass-thru......40-50 yd recovery.
When assessing the shot....imagine where the front leg would be when the buck was standing. I'll give the results of the autopsy, later.
So.....would you be proud of this shot? Would you consider this "optimal"? If not.....what IS "optimal"?
Optimal: It resulted in a dead deer and it died in a short time.
03-18-2008 | 06:52 AM
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RE: Would you be proud of this shot?
ORIGINAL: GMMAT
I would take this shot on EVERY deer I ever shoot in the future....even if it was broadside. Entrance was directly into the lung and would have been through the other on a broadside hit......especially if it had been up a bit higher (like I intended).
I would take this shot on EVERY deer I ever shoot in the future....even if it was broadside. Entrance was directly into the lung and would have been through the other on a broadside hit......especially if it had been up a bit higher (like I intended).
I do however completely disagree with you on the above quote. If you aim (I said aim) where your entrance hole is on this deer on a perfectly broadside shot, you are really flirting with disaster. If you are off an inch or two left, you have a gut shot deer. On a perfectly broadside deer, the OPTIMAL shot placement is to follow the very back of the front legabout 1/3 of the way up a deers body. It gives you the most margin for error a couple inches in any direction. When I take a shot on a deer, I want a margin for error. Aim where the entrance is on this deer, and your only margin for error is to go forward and maybe down. Back and your eating sandwhiches for 8 hours before beginning your track.
And seriously, you are becoming famous forposting, askingfor other peoples opinions and then denouncing or criticizing what other peoples opinions are.
