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Berger 168 VLD results on an Elk
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<blockquote data-quote="RockyMtnMT" data-source="post: 329865" data-attributes="member: 7999"><p>It takes them about 30 sec to bleed out, give or take. Depending on how hard they run after the shot depends on the distance they will cover. A double lung hit with a sharp broad head is a guaranteed quick kill. If it is a high lung hit, it happens quicker because they don't have to bleed out to die. They drown before completely bled out. The hemorrhage of a broadhead is generally quicker than the shock damage of a bullet. If the shock of the bullet impact gets to the nervous system then it gives the illusion of a quicker kill. Shot placement on elk with archery equipment is imperative. You can not encounter bone, other than ribs on elk and expect good results. you need broadside, leading leg forward, or quartering away shots to expect good results on elk. They are too big to expect deer type results with archery equipment. Use heavy heavy arrow/broadhead combo, in order to get the penetration needed. 300fps plus lightweight arrows are NOT the way to go. Keep your arrow/broadhead combined weight close to 500grains or more, with 10% or more front of center.</p><p> </p><p>Sorry for the hijack,</p><p> </p><p>Steve</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="RockyMtnMT, post: 329865, member: 7999"] It takes them about 30 sec to bleed out, give or take. Depending on how hard they run after the shot depends on the distance they will cover. A double lung hit with a sharp broad head is a guaranteed quick kill. If it is a high lung hit, it happens quicker because they don't have to bleed out to die. They drown before completely bled out. The hemorrhage of a broadhead is generally quicker than the shock damage of a bullet. If the shock of the bullet impact gets to the nervous system then it gives the illusion of a quicker kill. Shot placement on elk with archery equipment is imperative. You can not encounter bone, other than ribs on elk and expect good results. you need broadside, leading leg forward, or quartering away shots to expect good results on elk. They are too big to expect deer type results with archery equipment. Use heavy heavy arrow/broadhead combo, in order to get the penetration needed. 300fps plus lightweight arrows are NOT the way to go. Keep your arrow/broadhead combined weight close to 500grains or more, with 10% or more front of center. Sorry for the hijack, Steve [/QUOTE]
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