13yr old shoots elk

[huntingfool7]

Let me qualify my question as I don't bow hunt.  Is this a high percentage shot?

No!  That is a low percentage shot. 
The rib cage comes together in the front like the bow of a ship.  Arrows are easily deflected along the outside of the rib cage. 

[C-Money]

Nice bull!! Glad he made the shot count.

[D-Rock425]

Not my shot of choice.

[D-Rock425]

So what did he hit one of the main arteries in the neck?

[CAMPMEAT]

Another up and coming TV star. That was great and not graphic, it's hunting..

Well to some it could be graphic...I figured with the blood I should put a warning in the title

I was just giving you the business......

[ctwiggs1]

Seems like a risky shot to take. 

That being said, my guess is he got a very lucky shot into the Aorta.  Glad to see the animal die quickly.

Curtis

[irishevox]

great shot i call it a little luck, but overall great shot!  and it wasn't graphic at all... i mean theer are vidoes posted witha goose and turkey decap and never labled graphic... i expected to see some crazyness.   

[D-Rock425]

Wasn't even a good angle for that shot.

[Hornseeker]

Man I want to see that in person... soon!!!! WIth my arrow.

[xXLojackXx]

So what did he hit one of the main arteries in the neck?

This. ^ that shot isn't intended to penetrate and connect with vitals. If you look at the anatomy of an elk, they have several large arteries that come down the neck and into the chest cavity, about 4-6" above the visual base of the neck. You slice one of them, and the video shows you what happens, every time. It's a deadly shot if executed, but in the moment I wouldn't attempt it past 20-25 yards.

[Labs07]

Man that was awesome!  Heck of a shot and know meat damaged!

[cryder]

I'm not taking that shot,last thing I want is a three day chase on a animal I wont find ,unless of course its that close nobody says the distance looks to be 20/25 yards ??literlly putting the arrow just left of the bone At the right angle to hit the aorta awesome congrats

[sakoshooter]

Why is that graphic?

[Quackwhacker]

And he did it with a Hoochie Momma.

[elk247]

Who has actually taken this shot? Results?