The frontal archery shot

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Ron Kulas
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The frontal archery shot

#1 Post by Ron Kulas »

I do a lot of custom butchering for folks and I tend to take a lot of pics along the way.

I post these pictures in an attempt to show what the target opening looks like from both front and rear. This opening on this small deer was 1 3/4 inch across. I am only guessing that it would be about 2 1/2 inches on a large adult deer. As you can see. The sternum at the bottom is a large bony mass that if hit with an arrow will not offer much penetration but plenty of opportunity for deflection.

On either side of the opening the ribs (viewed from the front) make a solid wall of bones that are curved and are at a glancing angle. If you did go through the ribs on either side of this small opening, you would hit only one lung. If you miss the opening and shoot high, you do have a chance to hit the spine if you shot does not hit right or left. The spine is a cord that is smaller than an index finger as you can see in the pics. While it possible to make this shot and bring a deer down it does require the highest degree of accuracy to ensure a quick kill. Again. Take from these pics what you will. This is what your target area looks like

From the front. Neck high, sternum low and rib on both sides

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From the inside looking out.

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The spinal cord in the neck, near the frontal opening. It is very small and well guarded by heavy bone.

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A cross section view. The cord is enclosed in solid bone.

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I do not mean to tell you how to hunt or tell you which shot angles to take. I post this only to let you know what the frontal archery shot looks like beneath the hair.
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Kybownut
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#2 Post by Kybownut »

Good post!

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#3 Post by Carpdaddy »

Interesting stuff, thanks.

Captainkirk
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#4 Post by Captainkirk »

Things you don't normally think of. Thanks for posting! Very informational and helpful!
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jerseyboy
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#5 Post by jerseyboy »

Would never even consider that shot. Unethical to say the least.

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#6 Post by Gamestalker »

I don't think I would have taken this shot, but it sure worked out for him!

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#7 Post by Carpdaddy »

Wow, sure did, sometimes people do beat the odds but for the most part.... You know.

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Re: The frontal archery shot

#8 Post by Captainkirk »

You're dealing with two shoulder blades and a sternum. I would try to get him to turn or pass on the shot, personally.
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