You Call The Shots X
 

Weapon:.45 Muzzeloader
Range:70 yards
Conditions: Afternoon; Sunny
Winds: WindLight Wind in your face
The Scoop: This big boy has been chasing does and you figured he would wander in for a drink. The rut is heavy but you don't have any backstop behind your shot. Not too far of a shot and your gun is well-sighted?

RE: You Call The Shots X
 

Why is the guy using a .45 cal. smokepole and not a .50?

I probably wouldn't take the shot with a .45 cal., if it was a .50, I would probably shoot him at the base of the neck, but a shot to the vitals would go through and richochet on the water, sending it pretty far.

Considering your scenario, I wouldn't take the shot, I'd probably wait for him to move to a better spot.

RE: You Call The Shots X
 

I'd take the shot, he is at a good position.

RE: You Call The Shots X
 

I would definently take him

RE: You Call The Shots X
 

I would take him

RE: You Call The Shots X
 

If I still had a real clear view, I would wait for him to take that drink, and 70yds, I would shoot him right in the spine.

RE: You Call The Shots X
 

i'd take the shot high shoulder to drop him right there .

RE: You Call The Shots X
 

no way water ricochet

RE: You Call The Shots X
 

green light!!!!!

RE: You Call The Shots X
 

.45 is plenty to reach out that far and drop him in his tracks. take the shot