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Kjump, if I were you I would practice with that new
caliber quite a bit before going out again.
Generally the good shots and better hunters go for the single shot and placement is the thing. I believe one of the reasons 243 is a little light for the bigger deer is that all the shots are not perfect and many will shoot when they should not.
1 out of 3 is not a good start. Where (the body, head, neck) were you shooting the deer at the time of the hunt, where did you hit the one that dropped? What was your last sight picture when you pulled the trigger?
Shot placement is the key as has been stated.
Deer for the most part are best shot in the Heart and Lungs, they will not go far, that is a large area and easily hit. But if you are to far back it is a stomach shot and they will travel far and die later. You are feeding the coyotes and buzzards. Not a good start. If everyone had that kind of luck the area will be shot out.
Just my thoughts.
Harley
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