Take the shot

[KimberRich]

Don't bow hunt so didn't vote there but said yes to Muzzy/Rifle.

At 35 yards I would shoot this buck it in the neck.  No questions about it. Your more than likely going to hit the opposite shoulder with most good rib shots at that angle and I'm not a fan of blowing out an entire shoulder when you don't really need to.  Not a fan of head shots either like many have said on here.  Hit it in the neck and it will drop.   

[jackelope]

For those of you waiting for a better angle.....................

now you have a bullseye to aim at.
 
what?

[JackOfAllTrades]

So, 35yds with iron sighted 7 1/2" RSBH 44mag with 300gn Sierra's traveling at about 1450fps.

Damn skippy. Dead Deer. The key is with shot placement. At more than quartering away I would want the bullet entrance to be a bit farther back than where I would aim if it was a broadside or truly quarting away shot. This is a perfect shot to do damage to both lungs in a hurry. I know people that would take the neck shot in that situation also. Finding a path for bullet through that brush is key.

I don't shoot a bow yet. Can't comment. If I was an experienced Muzzy shooter, Dead deer. Rifle? 'You need to ask?' -Spine shot just above the shoulder.

NO, The Texas Heart Shot is not in my bag of tricks.

Edit: I hadn't read the whole thread until after posting. Photos marked in posts 14 and 24 was what I was thinking.

-Steve

[mad-bomber]

id throw a rock at it.

[MichaelJ]

Voted yes to all three, not worried about the stick, easy move to lean to the right to avoid it or wait for his right leg to step forward and let 'er fly...

With a rifle I wouldn't hesitate on a neck shot...  But ya'll know how I'm trigger happy anyways dontcha? lol

Michael

[Big10gauge]

Just slip the arrow right behind his last rib, should come out in front of opposite shoulder

[boneaddict]

I didn't mean it was a better angle Jack, the smiley face was for all those waiting for that step and he did exactly opposite, and tomorrow nights barbecue walks away.  

Texas heart shots are not for me(rifle).  I think its more of an emotional thing than a physical thing.  I know they obviously work, but I just have a phobia with things going up the exit hole.  Now if it was a booner non-typical, I might have to lose that phobia  

[JackOfAllTrades]

Now if it was a booner non-typical, I might have to lose that phobia

No need to lose that phobia.  Walking away.. Scoped rifle shot with a rest..  We all shoot from bench to proof our loads and shooting arm to put 3-5 rounds on paper nearly touching.

Given the correct 'field bench rest', the base of the neck spinal shot is there.  If you can snap that photo, (as long as that wasn't a digital video of snaps), then you could have put the cross hairs on the spine. No Texas heart shot required.

-Steve

[steen]

Just lean a little to the right.