And another:
I've been flirting with disaster: *puts on early 19th century elephant hunting outfit*
I've been trying to kill a charging enemy, WITH NO VATS, to have it die at my feet, or within about three feet of me.
I've just experimented with yao guai, your mileage may vary:
(level 14, small guns about 65)
If you can get the initial shot at about 50 yards in sneak mode, it takes two more rifle shots, then two quick magnum shots at the end, when he is in your face.
You're not allowed to move, when you initiate hostilities.
I started this with my Lucas Simms, from the DiD thread, so I cannot save, but you might want to if you are just starting out. Give it a try!
PS: If it freaks you out, just wait until they are in your face and about to charge, then just do a sidestep, and their charge (I'm talking animals only here) will go past you, then you can turn around and take appropriate action for the deathclaw in your face.