shot placement
11-14-2007, 10:39 PM
#11
Join Date: Dec 2006
Location: WI
Posts: 338
RE: shot placement
On a quartering to shot, it depends on the angle where I will hold. If it's close to broadside, I'll hold for behind the shoulder, or the rear of the shoulder. If it's like a 45 degree angle, wait for the deer to look away so it's neck is exposed, then hold for the base of the neck, where the neck meets the chest. If he's nearly facing you, wait until he turns, then pick a spot on his chest and fire, if he doesn't turn,just let him come closer. The key is to have a decent sized, high percentage target.
11-14-2007, 11:23 PM
#12
Nontypical Buck
Join Date: Jan 2004
Location: NW Oklahoma
Posts: 1,166
RE: shot placement
The main reason to go behind the shoulder is to damage less meat. If you want to put him down right where he stands put it in the shoulder. I prefer behind the shoulder, but sometimes you don't have a choice.
11-15-2007, 05:11 AM
#13
Nontypical Buck
Join Date: Feb 2003
Location: NY
Posts: 2,820
