I've gotten dozens of DRTs from behind the shoulder broadside shots on medium sized critters. Quite common around here on our small deer.
I find this to happen moreso when fast expansive bullets are used. You may find this strange, but I've even dropped deer with poor shot placement such as liver or high lung shots. Yes, I've had my fair share run off, but DRTs are very common in medium game IME.
I have a theory that many will probably disagree with. I feel the shock of the impact gives a temporary paralization, the deer folds, and is dead before it's body regains control. The reason I say that is because several of them quiver, twitch, or flop a bit after they fall.
I will say that when I've used or witnessed medium game shot with hard premium bullets with no CNS or bones hit, they seem to run far more than when taken with fast expansive bullets that deliver more damage.
Good Luck
loder
