That would NOT be my preferred placement.
Jerry
So, where would you guys aim on this particular instance? I'm thinking about 4 to 5 inches right and about 2 inches low.
It's hard to tell 'exactly' from just a pic. The distance from you to the deer - alters the measurement - on the deer.
That said, notice the distance between the front legs. That indicates the deer is standing at a pretty good angle. I would aim for the 'point' of the shoulder and destruction (explosion) of tissue + the bullet would get BOTH lungs and might transmit enuff shock to the shoulder/backbone to DRT.
It's hard to put to words but that's what I'd do.
Jerry