what do u mean by runners? Runners tend to be a hit then they run off few metres into cover etc. You were on about misses ,not hit and run..nobody takes a shot not expecting to hit the rabbit anywhere. I took a shot on a rabbit 43 paces with .177 an as I took the shot a strong wind hit and took the pellet off into the chest of the rabbit the otherday. I honestly thought I still hit it in the head,but on closer inspection I saw where it had gone through the heart +lung place, it didn't jump,twitch or anything. But still give it a reassuring smack at the head with hand. People will probably not