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cosermann · 07-02-2009

Is the OP concerned about shots for firearms or bow? Also, are we talking head-on, broad side, quartering away, quartering toward? On the level? Down (as in from a tree stand)?
The OP mentioned a couple of vital organs. Once one knows where those organs are, the aim point is adjusted based on the animals position. Just saying heart or lungs assumes a lot.

Googling "best shot for deer heart or lungs" or "deer shot placement" will give you a lot to read - much of which is worthwhile.

Personally I go for the top of the heart which gives me a vital area about the size of a dinner plate (actually larger, although oblong in shape about 9"h and 12" long). The aim point to acheive this varies with the angle with which the animal presents itself.

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cosermann Expert Join Date: Aug 2008 Posts: 1,234	Is the OP concerned about shots for firearms or bow? Also, are we talking head-on, broad side, quartering away, quartering toward? On the level? Down (as in from a tree stand)? The OP mentioned a couple of vital organs. Once one knows where those organs are, the aim point is adjusted based on the animals position. Just saying heart or lungs assumes a lot. Googling "best shot for deer heart or lungs" or "deer shot placement" will give you a lot to read - much of which is worthwhile. Personally I go for the top of the heart which gives me a vital area about the size of a dinner plate (actually larger, although oblong in shape about 9"h and 12" long). The aim point to acheive this varies with the angle with which the animal presents itself. Last edited by cosermann; 07-02-2009 at 14:09.