I thought the question from the OP was would "I" be comfortable taking a moving shot? If the novice doesn't know I'm there, it doesn't matter if the deer is moving or not, I'm equally screwed.
Also angle of the shot, what is beyond the target is dirt.That's what's nice abut tree stands............enhanced visibility
Gravity says dirt is always beyond the target LOL.
I never had trouble smacking a running rabbit or gave it a second thought because I was aiming directly toward the ground.
Squirrel hunting has always made me nervous since I'm aiming up in the air.
Aiming at anything level and up has always made me nervous about my backstop.
If you have ever eaten grouse, then ducks don't taste like **** because teal is damn near as good as grouse.
Yes, I understand. My point being that the question wasn't just directed at you or me. Presumably, it was directed at anyone reading the thread. Which would include "that relatively novice hunter" I spoke of, and that that hunter "feels confident" taking the shot. It's all a matter of SAFETY, irregardless of how much practice, experience or knowledge, one might think they have.
Even if, you think (know) you are out there hunting alone.... you may NOT be. I have hunted private land that belonged to relatives, in Missouri. I was hunting squirrels, most of them I shoot on the ground, as I see them furrowing for acorns before they see, hear or smell me. Once I saw what was surely a BIG squirrel moving at what seemed to be about 30 yards away. Right before I was about to take the shot I hesitated, (cause I like to head-shoot my squirrels) because I couldn't really see his head.
And up the backside of this small 'rise' in the landscape, that I didn't know was even there, walks my 'squirrel' It was a trespasser hunting the woods.... wearing a coon-skin cap.
Knowing what IS beyond your target, is my point.... and that's one thing, if your target is standing still or moving forward very slowly. But you are GUESSING what is beyond your target if the deer is at a full-out run. Seriously folks, SAFETY FIRST. You don't need the trophy or the meat, that badly.
Okay, now you made me want to try teal.
If you have ever eaten grouse, then ducks don't taste like **** because teal is damn near as good as grouse. Wait, no shotgun equal no grouse so you may not get the comparison.
Okay, now you made me want to try teal.
Heck yeah, im gonna chute em runnin! Anyone can hit a stationary target. I'll probably get them to run before i take the first shot.
I get 10 rounds and i dont plan on bringing any back to the truck with me!