Got an Elk...!

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corey006

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Congrats! Which state were you hunting?

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Sask Canada.
That blade angle on those Striker Mags is why I've never used them on an elk. But I'd try them on deer without hesitation.
I was planning on using Anihilators 150gr XL s, but I could not get them to an acceptable level of sharpness.

Next year I am going to try 150gr Trypans IF I get back to a 70# bow.
 
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corey006

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You should be proud (and I'm guessing pretty pooped out).
I am going to be 50 on Sept.26....had to chainsaw trail, load , get hom back to camp, hang, quarter, bag and get to cooler, all in pouring rain, and by myself...LOL....so ya there are sore spots on my body....
 

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I mostly use 125's, but I haven't been able to bring myself to put the Trypans in the quiver. I tried once before and couldn't keep the blades closed. I have a really OCD quirk where I'm always pushing my arrows as deep as I can get them into my quiver foam........even while I'm hiking at times. Keeps them nice and tight, but doesn't work so well with Rage. :)
 
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corey006

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I will try to get my Anihilators "spooky" sharp....I really think this head will blow through ribs and hold an edge....
 

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Congrats on finishing the job!
Good looking bull. Using that water bottle to treat him for dehydration should make the meat even more tender. 😜
 
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Awesome, way to be persistent. I lost two bulls on two different hunts which I thought were great ethical 40 yrd shots and never found them minimal blood. Hopefully I get my first Bull this year on the 2nd hunt in September. Glad you found him!!!🙌🏼
 
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Congrats! I've hit mature whitetail bucks in the liver and one lung and jumped them the next day. I imagine elk are even tougher in that respect given their size. Way to stay on him and persevere through some really tough conditions. Well done!
 
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Glad you found him. Congrats! No surprise on the arrow trajectory. Study the shape of the ribs. On a quartering too shot, it’s quite normal for that arrow to do what it did if you hit the front side of the rib on entry.
 
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