While I would take a sub-optimal shot at a trophy animal, but not on a non-trophy animal, you're free to do whatever you want to do.
Thank you for the clarification. It speaks volumes.
If the cartridge/ bullet, load combination can reach the vitals from the angle chosen or break down and anchor the advasary then the shot is not sub-optimal.
I got banned on another web site for a debate that happened on this site. That's a first
