Vital Area


The heart-lung region of an animal where a shot ensures a swift, humane kill.

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Heart-Lung Shot


An ideal shot placement hitting both the heart and lungs for a quick, humane harvest of big game ...


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Shot Placement


Where the projectile impacts an animal’s vital zone, key to ethical, quick kills and minimal woun...


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Double Lung Shot


A shot passing through both lungs of a big game animal, causing rapid incapacitation and minimal ...


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