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Old 03-16-2003 | 06:34 PM
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Default Head shots on mountain lions

I was at the range today, and there was a paper traget of a cougar, about a 20 yard shot. My second shot hit it straight in the forehead. I was wondering if this would drop a cougar in its tracks. My current set-up is a Browning compound set at about 55 lbs. Using 100 grain 3-blade Dead Head broadheads. Arrows are XX75 aluminum. I' m not planning on a cougar hunt, I just was wondering when I saw where the arrow hit. [8D]
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Old 03-17-2003 | 11:32 AM
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It might kill it or just hit the bone and stay there
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Old 03-17-2003 | 05:40 PM
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A more deadly tactic would be to grab him by the fur on the back of his neck and slit his throat. Guaranteed kill. I suggest you try it.
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Old 03-17-2003 | 06:19 PM
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A more deadly tactic would be to grab him by the fur on the back of his neck and slit his throat. Guaranteed kill. I suggest you try it.

I usually kick em in the balls first! Makes it more challenging
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Old 03-18-2003 | 12:07 PM
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a head shot of any kind on game is not a good shot. There is way to much room for error.The animal moves it head just when you release you either miss or hit it wrong. Same with a rifle. In my opinion head shots should be avoided.
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Old 03-18-2003 | 03:04 PM
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I agree Dale. I was just curious
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