I would not shoot a deer in the shoulder with that little bullet from cutting edge either ,,a lot of bullets I try to be very aware of where I'm placing them related to how the bullet is constructed,, as I've gotten older I've become much more concerned about bullet placement ,if I don't have a shot to put the bullet exactly where I think it's going to hit I usually just won't take the shot,, and yes I used to be in the put a bullet in the boiler room and get out of the stand and go look for the deer group,, I must admit this though there's certainly a possibility of buck fever consuming me to the point of just putting the crosshairs in the center of the shoulder and pulling the trigger I sure try to avoid that though even when I'm freaking out like that. I personally like a high shoulder shot,, and if the deer is close to me I'll take a throat or a headshot. Smaller 45 cal bullets like that little cutting edge bullet I mentioned and some of the smaller pistol bullets I think if placed behind the shoulder and ranges that are 125 yards or closer I think they're going to perform very well and they're sure much more comfortable loads to shoot or a great bullets to let your teenager or wife try