what is your

[bignoel 14]

interesting but where do you prefer to shoot your deer head / neck / heartlung when the deer presents its self correctly . just curoius .atb noel

[Yokel Matt 918]

Whilst I mainly go for boiler room shots (especially off sticks) I occasionally neck shoot if the situation dictates it and circumstances are favourable. I don’t sell any of the venison I shoot so a small bit of shoulder meat damage doesn’t bother me

[wireviz 8]

Sholder on center line

[flytie 1]

BN, I try to stay within my ability (not ambition) and heart lung most of my deer. I ocassionally neck shoot If I am really close or need to take the first shot that presents on welfare grounds. I am happy to go with "Best Practise" as publicised by BASC/BDS.

 

I do not care for "dialing in" and "long distance sniping" at deer, I prefer to stalk! Fair play to you if you do "dial in", use range finders, anemometers and drop charts while shooting deer, just don't call it stalking, because it isn't

 

I reserve head shooting for humane dispatch, I do not think it has any place in everyday stalking. I had to dispatch two fallow last year that had their jaws blown off by some numpty who thought he could head shoot

 

ft

[john robbo 30]

BN, I try to stay within my ability (not ambition) and heart lung most of my deer. I ocassionally neck shoot If I am really close or need to take the first shot that presents on welfare grounds. I am happy to go with "Best Practise" as publicised by BASC/BDS.

 

I do not care for "dialing in" and "long distance sniping" at deer, I prefer to stalk! Fair play to you if you do "dial in", use range finders, anemometers and drop charts while shooting deer, just don't call it stalking, because it isn't

 

I reserve head shooting for humane dispatch, I do not think it has any place in everyday stalking. I had to dispatch two fallow last year that had their jaws blown off by some numpty who thought he could head shoot

 

ft

I'm with F.T. here but have double standards I admit. Boiler house at close range (below 150m's)(usually below 50)for the deer. And for foxes boiler house, unless at long range then centre mass.

Incoming.

Edited May 13, 2010 by john robbo

[gerron 13]

heartlungs for me every time, never shoot deer in the head !

[FightTheBan 1,147]

Up to 100 yards - head shot

Over 100 yards - neck shot.

FTB

Edited May 13, 2010 by FightTheBan

[Wolly 4]

Head shot what you planning on doing taking the fuker off

[bignoel 14]

i do heart an lung at a long range to me 100/150 or 60 + yrds neck and head only if i am 100% percent sure .

[FightTheBan 1,147]

Head shot what you planning on doing taking the fuker off

 

 

No...dropping it on the spot.

FTB

[stalkerboydy 4]

BN, I try to stay within my ability (not ambition) and heart lung most of my deer. I ocassionally neck shoot If I am really close or need to take the first shot that presents on welfare grounds. I am happy to go with "Best Practise" as publicised by BASC/BDS.

 

I do not care for "dialing in" and "long distance sniping" at deer, I prefer to stalk! Fair play to you if you do "dial in", use range finders, anemometers and drop charts while shooting deer, just don't call it stalking, because it isn't

 

I reserve head shooting for humane dispatch, I do not think it has any place in everyday stalking. I had to dispatch two fallow last year that had their jaws blown off by some numpty who thought he could head shoot

 

ft

I am with you 100% Fyltie. I to have on more than one occasion had to clear up after the "HEAD NECK" Shooter's. Enough to make a True Sportsman "SICK"

[brno17 5]

chest shot for me unless relatively close then a neck shot. i feel a storm brewing on this thread

 

atb

alan.

[stalkerboydy 4]

Head shot what you planning on doing taking the fuker off

 

 

No...dropping it on the spot.

FTB

 

So does a well placed High top of the heart or through the top of the shoulder drop them to shot But then again not all but most Head and neck shooter's are doing it for no lose of money from the game dealer

[stando 177]

I dont want to stir up a "hornet's nest" on here but i agree with F.T.B, if you are an experienced/proffesional stalker,your rifle is zeroed correctly,and you are capable of the shot then head or neck shot's are fine,if someone isnt happy or confident to do that then heart/lung is the one for them! if you use feildcraft and stalk to your beast properly you should be able to place your bullet exactly where you want it,therefore being as humane as poss!

[FightTheBan 1,147]

No...dropping it on the spot.

FTB

 

So does a well placed High top of the heart or through the top of the shoulder drop them to shot But then again not all but most Head and neck shooter's are doing it for no lose of money from the game dealer

 

 

Never sold a deer carcass in my life.

Never had to.

FTB