I have shot a couple deer with a frontal shot inside of 25 yards and I’m on the save level or the deer is slightly above. For me the results were impressive, quicker than a heart or lung shot broadside but two kills isn’t very much data. If I was on the ground inside of 25 yards I would be pretty confident with my bow as well, definitely on deer but I think Elk as well. Two years ago I passed a buck that was inside of 5 yards, basically right under me. I was at full draw and had my pin just to the right side of his spine. He was the biggest deer I had ever seen and my wife eventually got him during the rut. Some people told me it was the right choice because it was one lung others told me I was crazy to pass a shot that would have had massive internal damage. It’s so situational…I find in the long run patience does pay off.
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