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nowing the vital zone area differs
on various animals, it’s important to
know the size and location of the heart
and lung areas on the intended target.
Medium - Large Deer 10 - 12"
Mule Deer, Larger Northern
Whitetails
Small - Medium Deer 9 - 11"
Sitka and Columbian Blacktail,
Southern Whitetails
Included here are areas in inches of some of the
most common big game animals in the West. It’s
recommended to dial-in your shooting during
off-season work at the range.
Elk 14 - 16"
Pronghorn Antelope 8 - 9"
Moose 18 - 22"
North American Wild Sheep,
Rocky Mountain Goats 12 - 14"
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