rscott - I see your point and no that's not what I was trying to say, but reading back I see that I effectively did. Perhaps I should just say that my preferred option is the brain, with backup shots to the body. As you say there is still an inherent risk in this strategy though. Its not always possible to get an angle on the brain though and I'm not suggesting that shots should be passed up if no brain shot is on offer. Perhaps I should also clarify that bowhunting game is illegal in the UK, and therefore few of us have any practical expereince of it. I have bowhunted deer (abroad) and I personally think that it should be legal for deer here.