I do like the head shot. The reason for the Buffalo was the ranch I hunted on only allowed that shot on Buffalo which if you wanted to hunt on his place again which I did you had no choice. I would of much rather preferred the lungs but this was not my chosing. On deer either you miss them or you drop them in the tracks. I'm no t here to tell others different. I'm also not saying cast is not as good as jacketed or vise versa. Know your bullet and what it's capable of. I've been involved in hunting since I could walk. Killed lots of deer, elk, antelope, buffalo and other to know for me what works what doesn't and expereienced the good, bad and ugly of hunting with pistol, rifle and bow. I'm in my late 40's and I don't have an ego about hunting or firearms and believe you should share your expereinces to help others which is how I like to learn as well.