For a less than perfect hit at 400 yards in high wind with a scare the deer bump the adrenalin follow up shot the result seems in the range of normal. I love the TTSX for elk but think a Nosler BT is almost always better on deer.
I've got a deer tag for Colorado this year and would be happy to fill it with a similar animal while I'm chasing elk with a 180 grain Barnes. I can guarantee that I won't be passing up any 200 yard shots to get the right camera angle. With 3 other guys without deer tags helping scout & spot my goal might be reachable. We have seen a few nice bucks the last few years only being able to take photos. I will be prepared to take the shot at 400 - The terrain and property lines sometimes dictate that is as close as you can get in some of our hunting area.
I think if the hunter hadn't fired that 2nd shot the deer might have stopped much closer- not that I would be able to refrain myself.
