Neck shots for whitetails?
#21
Yep, the high shoulder is DRT. Like RR said, its because it hits the spine. Spine drops way down where it comes into the shoulders and neck. I take that shot if I need one to not run at all. Always fun to watch em drop on the spot.
#22
Nontypical Buck
Join Date: Feb 2009
Posts: 1,926
You'd take it
...if you knew where the spinal cord was and could hit it with a shot.
For some, the spinal cord is purely academic or unknown.
For some, the spinal cord is purely academic or unknown.
#23
Spike
Join Date: Dec 2014
Posts: 7
"DRT"?
#26
I've never taken a neck shot because of the small kill zone. I probably would though, if it was the only shot I had and close enough to make sure it would kill - say within 20 yards.
#28
Super Moderator
Join Date: Feb 2003
Location: Roane Co. WV USA Member since 11/1999
Posts: 2,045
No offence to anyone on this thread.....however, if I cannot hit in the "boiler box", will not take the shot. I believe in one shot , one kill and my son has been trained the same way prior to my being disabled. I have being honest hit one in the neck in my life, it went down where it stood. I still did not like it. It is what it is at times...and non of us can predict that from year to year......we are only human after all and not perfect.......
Last edited by Christine B; 12-21-2014 at 03:42 AM.
#29
I will always avoid neck shots for the simple fact a heart/lung shot is fatal and a double shoulder shot will drop them in their tracks. I personally won't risk a neck shot.
#30
Typical Buck
Join Date: Apr 2011
Location: Northern WI
Posts: 853
I won't take one. Bow or gun. No.