Final dispatch shot, bullet types, or shot placement?

[John Y Cannuck]

Never mind a little burger. I'd be more concerned about the tender tasty back of the tongue! Though the ear hole won't hurt the rack or tongue. Or if you have a hatchet?

Generally when I do a head kill shot, it's the brain I'm going for, not the tongue, but that's just me.

 

[salarguy]

Generally when I do a head kill shot, it's the brain I'm going for, not the tongue, but that's just me.

Yup, That's where the ear hole will get ya.

 

[trevj]

Neck just below the head if you don’t want to take a head shot. I sure wouldn’t bother carrying extra ammo for the rare time that is needed

Yep. Whats available works, and pick a spot where you lose nothing.

Extra buck for ammo? If it costs you too much, you should be on welfare instead of out hunting!

 

[cement head]

Years ago i shot a moose , it went on its hind legs slow motion style and fell on its back. walked up to it and was a perfect broadside into lungs .touched the eye with muzzle nothing no movement, put the pack down and reached for the knife, it woke up and took off dragging itself, teo more rounds after and it was down for good. still couldnt figure it out. during a deer hunt ,a buddy shot a bear at a dead run at him with a 243 .the bear pilled up about 30 feet past him.. he lit a cigarette with a shaky hand and was still shaking when we got there. where is the bear, he points and theres nothing there. he had his back turned away from the bear the whole time.2 hours of nervous tracking and one of the boys put a slug into him for good. now we have a rule to always approach loaded and on a game animal and if any doubt put another one in it. years ago another acquaintance hunting red lake ontario shot a moose and put the rifle on its rack to take pictures. the moose got up and took off with his new 300 weatherby .strapped to it antler almost detroying it.

Good rules . if you had a video camera on your buddy as the moose took off with his rifle he could have put it on Americas most funniest videos . I could just imagine the look on his face . come back with my rifle . every time I have ever shot anything I'm always ready to finish it off no matter what it is . never let your guard down till you go to bed .

 

[TheTooner]

I carry a Hammond Game Getter. Haven't needed it yet.

 

[Longwalker]

I just keep shooting until it's dead. Even with a well placed first shot. And approach with a loaded rifle. I prefer the high neck shot for rare but sometimes necessary finishers. Fumbling around with loading different ammo seems like a very bad idea.

 

[53Izzy744]

A big axe.

 

[ElonJL]

A big axe.

Who could have guessed, what with your signature and all

 

[53Izzy744]

Who could have guessed, what with your signature and all

It works with all small game and waterfowl lol