Never shot one. Shot a few moose.
I shoot ribs for lungs, if given the angle.
I don't like wasting meat, just me.
I don't mind trailing em either. Just me.
If I have to for whatever reason, and there are reasons, anchor the animal, I"m going for a known CNS shot, and high shoulder won't be the one I try for. BUt thats my opinion.
That being said, others use it, and have great luck with it and so it sure seems workable.
The only thing I"ll add, since you are likely close to overshooting the spine with the high shoulder attempt, please reload and stay with the animal for at least 5 minutes to make sure you've severed, and not just stunned....
