SourthenILdeerhunter Posted November 3, 2010 Report Share Posted November 3, 2010 what si the ideal shot location for a arrow same a gun behind the shoulder? this is my first year with a bow Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Kid Posted November 3, 2010 Report Share Posted November 3, 2010 quartering away, broadside isn't bad either just stay away from the shoulder Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Milwaukee Posted November 4, 2010 Report Share Posted November 4, 2010 I've shot a good number of deer (bucks and does) over my 20+ years of bowhunting and my opinion is that it is hard to beat a perfectly broadside shot. I've shot them quartering away and have had tougher blood trails (in general) than with perfectly broadside pass throughs. I have never had a perfectly broadside arrow not pass through but have had some quartering away arrows not make it through the opposing shoulder. I also prefer (if possible) to have the deers facing leg (the one facing me when he is broadside) slightly extended forward when possible. If you tuck the arrow mid-body behind that shoulder, the deer is as good as yours. Good luck! Disclaimer: I'm not an expert just stating my opinion based on my experience. I'm anxious to hear what others have to say regarding this topic. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
msman825 Posted November 4, 2010 Report Share Posted November 4, 2010 I agree with above, hard to beat a broadside shoot. in this area Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tominator Posted November 4, 2010 Report Share Posted November 4, 2010 20 yards, quartering away, 2 or 3 ribs back from the shoulder.......money. :clap: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
buckee Posted November 4, 2010 Report Share Posted November 4, 2010 (edited) I've shot a good number of deer (bucks and does) over my 20+ years of bowhunting and my opinion is that it is hard to beat a perfectly broadside shot. I've shot them quartering away and have had tougher blood trails (in general) than with perfectly broadside pass throughs. I have never had a perfectly broadside arrow not pass through but have had some quartering away arrows not make it through the opposing shoulder. I also prefer (if possible) to have the deers facing leg (the one facing me when he is broadside) slightly extended forward when possible. If you tuck the arrow mid-body behind that shoulder, the deer is as good as yours. Good luck! Disclaimer: I'm not an expert just stating my opinion based on my experience. I'm anxious to hear what others have to say regarding this topic. There's your answer, right there Edited November 4, 2010 by buckee Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tominator Posted November 4, 2010 Report Share Posted November 4, 2010 I've shot a good number of deer (bucks and does) over my 20+ years of bowhunting and my opinion is that it is hard to beat a perfectly broadside shot. I've shot them quartering away and have had tougher blood trails (in general) than with perfectly broadside pass throughs. I have never had a perfectly broadside arrow not pass through but have had some quartering away arrows not make it through the opposing shoulder. I also prefer (if possible) to have the deers facing leg (the one facing me when he is broadside) slightly extended forward when possible. If you tuck the arrow mid-body behind that shoulder, the deer is as good as yours. Good luck! Disclaimer: I'm not an expert just stating my opinion based on my experience. I'm anxious to hear what others have to say regarding this topic. There's your answer, right there One aspect of the quartering away angle that you don't get with the broadside is the deer's eyes are pointing away affording you to draw undetected. I'm not arguing, I'm just offering more food for thought. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ruttinbuc Posted November 4, 2010 Report Share Posted November 4, 2010 (edited) Neither deer went 60 yards Slight quarter away Broadside Edited November 4, 2010 by ruttinbuc Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brudaman340 Posted November 4, 2010 Report Share Posted November 4, 2010 that first picture with the red dot is a little to close for comfort for me. It may be a good spot but just for the fact that if you pull a little bit when you let that arrow fly your right in the shoulder and then you got a deer that you might not find. I like to aim a little bit further back. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
buckee Posted November 5, 2010 Report Share Posted November 5, 2010 that first picture with the red dot is a little to close for comfort for me. It may be a good spot but just for the fact that if you pull a little bit when you let that arrow fly your right in the shoulder and then you got a deer that you might not find. I like to aim a little bit further back. You obviously don't know where exactly the shoulder is. click on picture [ATTACH]6461[/ATTACH] Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
buckee Posted November 5, 2010 Report Share Posted November 5, 2010 The perfect shot [ATTACH]6462[/ATTACH] Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ethan Givan Posted November 5, 2010 Report Share Posted November 5, 2010 You obviously don't know where exactly the shoulder is. click on picture [ATTACH]6461[/ATTACH] Yep alot of people dont realize that the shoulder bone is really high. Nothing but alot of muscle down there where the "shoulder" is. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
msman825 Posted November 5, 2010 Report Share Posted November 5, 2010 that first picture with the red dot is a little to close for comfort for me. It may be a good spot but just for the fact that if you pull a little bit when you let that arrow fly your right in the shoulder and then you got a deer that you might not find. I like to aim a little bit further back. He asked Ideal shot location. from the angle the pic i posted is standing, if you shot 2-3 inchs back look where it would exit on the other side. and if you were to pull a little towards the hind quarter :bummed: i lot of folks miss judge the angle the deer is standing Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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