I got my buck yesterday at 9:30. Seen nothing all morning then became running. Bleated and got him to pause. Double lung at 49 yards w a .308. Ran off like nothing happened. Berated myself for 10 min for missing then went to look. Blood everywhere.
Was experiencing change of emotions when I thought a dog barked at me. 2 does were barking at me. Drew on them and they were gone.
Waited 30 more min to start track. Went well over 100 yards following blood trail. Found a pool of blood that was not bubbly so withdrew thinking it was a gut shot.
2 hours later we went tracking. I never saw the spray on the trees. But my buddy did. Had I gone 15 more steps I may have seen him earlier on the next hill.
Dude went almost 200 yards.
Shot a doe at 11:30. Double lung. She collapsed on the spot.
Not it sure why the difference.
Would have gone for #3 today but I think I will be exhausted processing 2 tomorrow. (I do it myself)
Just wondering what round you used ? ( and Grain Weight ) ........This is my first year using my .308 and wondering what to expect also . Lot of mixed results ( internet browsing ) ....some ran like you mentioned and others dropped in their tracks .
I realize shot placement plays a huge role as well...........I`m using 150 grain , Federal Power Shocks .