Years ago I had this happen to me using a 30-30 iron sights in the woods. Came upon a broadside big buck at about 25 yards, lined up and shot. He just stood there. Lined up a second time and shot. He just turned and looked toward me. Lined up a third time and shot. Then he ran off uphill. Tracked him for a while, no blood trail, continued uphill. He was fine. Looked at my rear sight, and wondered how that sight had moved all by itself so far off. Picked a big dead tree about 25 yards off, lined up and shot. Almost missed the entire tree! The impact was off by several feet! Funny thing was that I had been at the range with the rifle earlier in the week. Some rough country later and ...
Even though I always try to maintain my equipment, now I am a bit more careful about such things. We do what we can do, but Mr. Murphy happens!
Even though I always try to maintain my equipment, now I am a bit more careful about such things. We do what we can do, but Mr. Murphy happens!