I think the fact that your friend got the sheep back proves that the "expert" was wrong and it's not actually the eye socket. Your advice about leaving a cape on a close sheep is good though. Sounds like your buddy got lucky......I doubt anyone could judge 1/16 of an inch on live ram. It still amazes me why guys will pull the trigger on such close sheep.....

I've made the call on some close sheep over the years but a 1/2" is a long ways from a 1/16 inch. If it's that close...don't shoot! I've never even seen a square put on a ram.....that's the way I like it.