Frontal shots can be very effective, but I would only use it under very specific circumstances.
In my opinion it should only be used 20 yards or under. Any further and the chances for not hitting the right spot is too great, and the right spot is a small target. With a broadside shot if the hit is off a few inches, there is still a high probability of a lethal hit. A few inches off on a head on and you have a wounded animal. That is why I believe it should only be used at very close range. If you hit the right spot, the animal will be down in quick order.
I have used it on elk twice, both under 20 yards, and the results were very short recoveries. On deer the target is smaller, so be aware and study anatomy to understand the right spot to hit. I haven't personally used it on a deer, but if you can put your broadhead tipped arrow into a 4" diameter circle at 20 yards, it would be an effective angle under the right circumstance.
If the circumstance isn't right, my advice is to not shoot.
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