the targets are usually stationary when a shot is taken. if it is wounded, then you drive over and in about 10s it's dead. a very high % of shots result in instant death.
darts would have shorter range, less accuracy, probably can't auto-load and can still do nasty damage if they don't hit in the right area.
neither method is 100% perfect, I'm just saying that there's not as much difference as you might think. I've been shooting a few times (usually as observer) and I'm personally satisfied that a skillful shooter can humanely kill animals when necessary.
There's no quicker and less stressful death than a bullet to the head.
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