How far did they run before they got out of sight?
Deer and how they react to shots can drive you crazy. I took two bucks last year both with perfect behind shoulder shots with completely different results.
First was with my 257rob using 100gr BT from 100yds..hit him right behind shoulder taking out both lungs and messed up off shoulder. The way he ran off i thought i missed which I was shocked at that distance. But he ran 40yds into thicket and piled up.
Second was with 280ai and 140BT at 425yds. Hit him perfect behind shoulder and he flipped ass over head and didn't move.
Unless you take out the CNS or break both shoulders, deer are usually going to run. I've taken both lungs out and even most of heart on shots and deer have run 50+ yes. People say deer are easy to kill but they have strong will to live and still amaze me sometimes how far they can run with solid hit.
Last edited by Jpterry; 01/24/23.
