Yeah, it ain't easy. Everytime I have done it I have felt "lucky". That big boy was chasing 2 does at once, and all 3 coming in my general direction, around trees and such...,
I've shot a few that way where I thought they would have ruin me down if I hadn't shot them. I've had one turn and kick dirt in my eyes.I didn't get him.
In such situations scope is as important as the gun. I want a 2X maximum with a great eyebox so I am looking through it as soon as it comes up.