I will be addressing "shot placement" on deer to the new hunters shortly and I wanted to see what the general opnion is on two questions. (New hunters will be using, 30/30s, 270s, and rest mostly .30 caliber). Using hunting ammo.

1. You have a deer directly in front of you (100 yards or less)) and he is facing you perfectly. Take the shot directly at the chest (where?) or pick one of the shoulders to break the deer down? This is the only shot you can get. Deer is backing up and not turning.
Let the deer go?

2. Deer is broadside to you in the open. Is there a "sweet spot" to shoot at? Shoot at one of the shoulders to break it down? Is there a spot where you will connect with the heart? Problem with the heart shot is that the deer will run 100 yards or more. I have had several do that.

Will be using an archery target that has the vitals on it as a visual aid......

Would enjoy any input I could get. I think I have answers for the questions but I may be wrong.
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