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Shot placement question

Postby TJH24 » 08 23, 2014 •  [Post 1]

Just curious where you guys aim on a bull. I just got the latest issue of Bowhunter magazine and Dwight Schuh was talking about his aiming point being well behind the shoulder, as much as 7-8". He says that advice came from Randy Ulmer. I have looked at countless vital diagrams and such and I would really think you want to aim closer to the shoulder. What is your experience with this? Thanks guys
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Re: Shot placement question

Postby dtrkyman » 08 23, 2014 •  [Post 2]

Look at actual bone structure, the shoulder bone is well in front of the leg not straight above it. Randy is a Veterinarian so I am sure he knows anatomy!
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Re: Shot placement question

Postby jmez » 08 23, 2014 •  [Post 3]

Define shoulder?

I would define the shoulder as the scapulohumeral joint. 7-8 inches back of the shoulder joint would be about right straight up the front leg.
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Re: Shot placement question

Postby jensenrw.2000 » 08 27, 2014 •  [Post 4]

Really good post on this on bowsite, scroll down till you hit the pictures.

http://forums.bowsite.com/TF/bgforums/t ... 09&forum=5
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