I'm not thinking of a paper plate at any distance I shoot, 400 yards and in, because that paper plate is just too big. I'm thinking of looking for one very small specific spot on that deer. Once I know I'm going to shoot that deer, I am looking for that small spot/hair I plan for that bullet to hit. 1) Know your target and verify; 2) Check surroundings; 3) Control heart rate; 4) Control breathing, 5) Check surroundings again; 5) Aim at THE spot; 6) breathe in, let some out; 7) slowly squeeze the trigger; 8) Keep eyes in the scope and verify target is down; 9) Rack another round; 10) verify target is down; 11) Give Thanks; 12) Climb down for the real work to begin. With enough practice 1-8 can take a matter of seconds, sometimes in the woods that's all you have. Practice the way you are going to hunt. Know what that bullet is going to do, know where it's going to hit, know what you are shooting at you want to take home.


“If you do not conquer self, you will be conquered by self.” Napoleon Hill
The most difficult thing to understand during conversation is silence. Thoreau