, if you shoot 'em through the lungs they usually run, just like you described. Considering the cost, I would still go with the 100gr. Core-lokt in factory ammo and consider shot placement over everything else 
. Now if y'all are hunting with dogs you might look at it a little differently. Just my opinion 
, Sir.
----- I'm really thinking that,had I placed either or both shots closer to the top of the front leg leg (more ""heart area" ) would have been better results __ I didn't have time on the walking deer,but could have on the doe --- I have not deer hunted ,since back in the 70's ( I was in my 20's ) and lack of knowledge was my first mistake ---- I have read tons of articles,the last week or so,and I think,I'm just as confused as ever 
--- thanks for sharin' any & all info !!!!!____________Monk 
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)___The area I am hunting is thick & wooded ---- about 100 yds, would be my longest shot (most inside of that**) ---- I have my ground blind set up in the pines,close to some acorn trees--with cleared shooting lanes -- watching walking paths, rut scrapes @ 60 yds, and have corn baited,at several different spots --- also have some ""peanut butter"" for em' to lick, on a few logs !!!! (they love it !!!!) ----- not having a problem with getting them around my area ---- would just love for em' to drop,when I shoot _____________________ more practice ???--better aim ???-- I think that is my answer --again,thanks guys for all your answers & help, Monk treefarmer wrote:Monk, that drawing of the deer is great for us all to remind ourselves as to where to shoot Bambi. As a young feller, we were told to imagine a basketball inside the deer and try to hit it, logic was center hit got the lungs, a little low busts the heart and little high got the spine. Dog hunting was the norm in Florida 50 years ago and and it was hit or miss or hit in some strange places. Gave up the dogs years ago and now only stand hunt and the high shoulder shot anchors them almost every time, plus you don't mess up the heart which is a real delightful, delicious, delicacy at our house
Treefarmer
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with an offer,I couldn't refuse 
Camillus and Quick Steel are right on! Nice pickups Monk! Real nice guns! I am a diverse ammo/caliber gun owner as you never know what will be available. Yet to pickup a .380 or .22 handgun but I will. Whatever the gun/caliber, it is a large paper weight or awkward club without ammo! My 2 cents.big monk wrote:A friend called me last night*****
Got these three pistols at ""Black Friday Deal Prices""____now what tha' heck am I gona' do with all of um' ????
Ruger P-85 MKII,9mm ----- Ruger LCP 380 ----- Smith & Wesson M&P 22LR
Golly Jerry. Never mind the guns and stuff. What a wife you have!My birthday was last week end and the wife spoiled me royally.
I've never been there, but fellas I've talked to who have, tell me there's a lot of "spray & pray" going on in the heat of it. Most times I'm thankful I never had to find out first hand.Old Hunter wrote: - I've always been a believer in disciplined (aimed) fire - however having crew served weapons available certainly assists in that - something civilians don't have access to. OH
OH,Old Hunter wrote:Jerry and Monk - it was a great trip, lots of fun, food, and fellowship and plenty of action too. Jerry, those are mostly Ruddy Ducks, they fly low and fast over the water - make for some challenging gunning and they will show the world your gunning sins as the shot pattern hits the water (usually a few feet behind them!!) I am getting ready to put a duck stew together in the crock pot to feed the family tonight, the Ruddy's are good table fare too. I also had a Bufflehead in the game-bag and some Redheads the second morning, there is also one Mallard in the big pile (the orange legs).
As to the $500.00 trigger; I suppose to each his own - I've always been a believer in disciplined (aimed) fire - however having crew served weapons available certainly assists in that - something civilians don't have access to. OH