How big is a deer's kill zone?
about as big as a pie plate right behind the shoulder
01-24-2004, 09:01 AM
#3
Join Date: Feb 2003
Location: Illinois
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RE: How big is a deer's kill zone?
Depends on the size of the pie you make.
Common estimates are 8" to 9" diameter. Of course, the measure is the "kill-zone" from ground level and broadside. Size changes in accordance with angle and/or height.
Common estimates are 8" to 9" diameter. Of course, the measure is the "kill-zone" from ground level and broadside. Size changes in accordance with angle and/or height.
01-24-2004, 05:36 PM
#5
Join Date: Sep 2003
Location: Logan, UT/ NW Penna
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RE: How big is a deer's kill zone?
IMO the kill zone it the 3 inch dia shot you can make at any range (out to 50 in my case), the rest is just waisted. The website that buckeye gave is a good one for looking at the anatomy.
01-29-2004, 04:54 PM
#6
Boone & Crockett
Join Date: Jan 2004
Location: Eastern PA
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RE: How big is a deer's kill zone?
Hmmmm. How big is the deer? I'm not really sure. I try to pick out a tuff of hair, a dark spot or even a single hair in the area about 1/3 up the body and, depending on the angle, behind the front shoulder. (quartering away, this distance would be further back than broadside). Focus on that smallest spot I can see, aim, and release.
Remember, CALM DOWN, FOCUS, AIM, RELEASE.
Remember, CALM DOWN, FOCUS, AIM, RELEASE.
Very wise statement Wimp. I concur.
