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Big Game Hunting => Deer Hunting => Topic started by: hunter399 on November 08, 2022, 06:25:49 PM

Title: Shot placement on deer!
Post by: hunter399 on November 08, 2022, 06:25:49 PM: I figure this get the pot stired around. :stirthepot:
What's your sweet spot.
You a Texas heart shot,or cripple them.

Anyway not my video,it's a little brutal.
So don't click it.
Just some crap I seen on the interweb.

https://youtube.com/shorts/lCQ9ZlN18-4?feature=share
Title: Re: Shot placement on deer!
Post by: Lucky1 on November 08, 2022, 06:29:47 PM: Looks like he “missed” a little low.
Title: Re: Shot placement on deer!
Post by: hunter399 on November 08, 2022, 06:31:31 PM: Quote from: Lucky1 on November 08, 2022, 06:29:47 PM
Looks like he “missed” a little low.
I was thinking the same.🤔
Title: Re: Shot placement on deer!
Post by: bear on November 08, 2022, 06:49:16 PM: I’m a shoulder guy……with a rifle
Title: Re: Shot placement on deer!
Post by: hunter399 on November 08, 2022, 07:24:39 PM: Quote from: bear on November 08, 2022, 06:49:16 PM
I’m a shoulder guy……with a rifle
Heck ya..
Shoulder is a good spot.
Title: Re: Shot placement on deer!
Post by: hunter399 on November 08, 2022, 07:28:23 PM: I need a scope on this thing.

https://niagarablue.com/products/professional-outdoor-resin-laser-light-slingshot?variant=40504099405981&utm_medium=cpc&utm_source=google&utm_campaign=Google%20Shopping&gclid=Cj0KCQiAmaibBhCAARIsAKUlaKTQJgIPk5OmCpKSmKoWpTdKyb2_uYCNwIUSMvxqRJVvPjzApNfkRBgaAspbEALw_wcB
Title: Re: Shot placement on deer!
Post by: kramman on November 08, 2022, 07:31:41 PM: it depends on the length of the shot... if it's close with rifle I aim for right behind shoulder try and take out the lungs. If it's a long shot aim for shoulder as it's a bigger target... rather it thru ribs to save the shoulder meat... this was how I was taught and it works for me.
Title: Re: Shot placement on deer!
Post by: hunter399 on November 08, 2022, 07:37:56 PM: Quote from: kramman on November 08, 2022, 07:31:41 PM
it depends on the length of the shot... if it's close with rifle I aim for right behind shoulder try and take out the lungs. If it's a long shot aim for shoulder as it's a bigger target... rather it thru ribs to save the shoulder meat... this was how I was taught and it works for me.
You just taught another.👍
Title: Re: Shot placement on deer!
Post by: elkboy on November 08, 2022, 07:47:28 PM: I highly recommend John Jeanneney's "Dead On: Deer Anatomy and Shot Placement for Bow and Gun Hunters". Great advice not just on shot placement, but how to diagnose and follow up on different kinds of hits.
Title: Re: Shot placement on deer!
Post by: WapitiTalk1 on November 08, 2022, 07:52:03 PM: Lung, lungs, or heart with an arrow. With a rifle you’ve gotta hit bone to ensure a quick tracking job; shoot at off shoulder, that’ll do.
Title: Re: Shot placement on deer!
Post by: KP-Skagit on November 08, 2022, 09:34:54 PM: I really like a neck shot inside of 50 if the situation is right. Right behind the shoulder for anything else.
Title: Re: Shot placement on deer!
Post by: Stein on November 08, 2022, 09:36:49 PM: My daughter did a frontal on a deer once and I did on on an antelope. Not sure why I had to learn that lesson twice. It's plane jane side shot or nothing for us with rifles.
Title: Re: Shot placement on deer!
Post by: Mulie87 on November 08, 2022, 10:17:39 PM: I aim for off side shoulder quartering shots, which ensures vitals are hit. Behind shoulder on broadside shots. I’ve taken two frontal shots that worked well, but I was forced to because the dang deer just wouldn’t move. So it all depends on what your opportunity is and how confident you are with you abilities.
Title: Re: Shot placement on deer!
Post by: hunter399 on November 09, 2022, 05:15:44 AM: Hopefully I have good shot placement.....
If I could find a buck to shoot. LOL 😆
Tracked around in the snow all day yesterday.....
Truck is running right now ....
Wish me luck you all.
Title: Re: Shot placement on deer!
Post by: Magnum_Willys on November 09, 2022, 08:01:28 AM: Quote from: kramman on November 08, 2022, 07:31:41 PM
it depends on the length of the shot... if it's close with rifle I aim for right behind shoulder try and take out the lungs. If it's a long shot aim for shoulder as it's a bigger target... rather it thru ribs to save the shoulder meat... this was how I was taught and it works for me.
:yeah: unless meat buck only then behind shoulder. Trophy thru shoulder unless shooting Bergers then ???
Title: Re: Shot placement on deer!
Post by: andrew_in_idaho on November 09, 2022, 09:10:50 AM: Shot my big buck this year through the throat patch, he was bedded with sage obscuring his body. Under 100 yds

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Title: Re: Shot placement on deer!
Post by: 7mmfan on November 09, 2022, 11:05:29 AM: I prefer behind the shoulder. I like shoulder meat. I prefer to not take hard quartering shots because you are forced to sacrifice a shoulder. However, I also take the shot I'm given if I don't have time to wait. I have shot a number of animals in the neck the last few years with predictable results. However, the neck is a small target and I have seen animals not die from neck shots.
Title: Re: Shot placement on deer!
Post by: Bullkllr on November 09, 2022, 11:15:38 AM: Quote from: KP-Skagit on November 08, 2022, 09:34:54 PM
I really like a neck shot inside of 50 if the situation is right. Right behind the shoulder for anything else.

:yeah: and :yeah:

Situation has to be right, but agree I like the neck shot best.