I recently saw these free online targets that the NRA is offering, which I think is a cool idea for promoting more shooting and practicing. I do find the shot placements on the main animals to be interesting, as neither is where I would personally elect to aim. The center of the bull on the buck looks a bit far forward for much margin of error, while the hog seems rather far back, possibly only catching the rear portion of the onside lung.

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I imagine both would still be killers if drilled straight through the center of the red, but that's not how I'd draw them if it was up to me. Being just a bit off on the side-to-side point of impact could create some long tracking jobs. The leading edge of the red bull on the buck might not be a killer at all, while the rear edge of the bull on the hog is nearly a pure gut shot. I've managed examples of both of those botched shots in my hunting career and both are not fond memories. Thoughts?

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