I can't stand to hear a 'I had to track it' story. That's ignorance. If you don't have a shot, don't try it. Meat from an animal that had to be tracked, or was ran by dogs, is tough.
I once worked with a Danish Rig Engineer that made rifles and was an avid hunter. He only shot big bore rifles and got the most satisfaction out of 'dropping ze anchor' on a deer or hog.
I once worked with a Danish Rig Engineer that made rifles and was an avid hunter. He only shot big bore rifles and got the most satisfaction out of 'dropping ze anchor' on a deer or hog.