re: Neck Shots on Deer

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Shot placement off slightly and it can be non fatal. They may hit the deck, but it can be just a paralyzing affect with poor placement.


Same thing can be said for behind-the-shoulder shots.

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Yeah, but there's a lot more margin for error w/ a behind the shoulder shot compared to a neck shot.

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I think neck and shoulder shots are pretty equal in effectiveness.

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Yeah, but a well made neck shot kills and drops the deer instantaneously. A deer shot behind the shoulder may run 100 yards or more.

For me, I think of the neck shot as shot for certain situations. Given the small margin of error and anatomy, the neck shot should be an "expert's" shot.