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Shot Placement

Today’s magnum rifle caliber’s are more than capable of breaking through shoulder bones and achieving double lung penetration. Bowhunters should avoid attempting to penetrate bone whenever possible aiming just behind the should blade approximately 1/3 of the way up the body cavity from the lower chest. All displayed points of impact imply that the hunter is trying for a double lung shot.RED = Point of impact Rifle GREEN= Point of impact ArcheryThose who seek knowledge kill more elk than those who do not! For a lot more information on elk and elk hunting please consider purchasing one or all of my top-selling books on the subject.Click here.
Picture Broadside An excellent angle for archery or rifle Picture Quartering Towards Good angle for rifle, poor shot for archery Picture Slight Quarter Away A good angle for archery or rifle Picture Quartering Away A good angle for archery or rifle Remember the far side lung will be more forward
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