I've never hunted deer with anything else. Every deer except one that I shot at took up residence in the freezer. The one that got away, got away clean, I flat missed. At least 15 hunts in the last 20 yrs. I always stay under 150 yds and only take the good shot(one that I am sure I can place for sure kill). Rarely have to track more than 50 yds after the shot.