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Firefighter
10-04-2008, 02:16 PM
I figured I'd post some pics of the deer I shot last night while I was processing it. Many hunters don't process their own deer, and don't really get to see true entry and exit wounds to the body, with the hide off.

I'll start with the first pic. It's the entry wound caused by my 2008 Tekan (Which IMO are the best mechanical head on the market. In fact, my broadhead sustained no damage and can be reused without even sharpening. A common occurance for me with these). I only shoot a 62 lb draw weight also. I've never felt the need to crank it up, and 90% of my shots are pass throughs at this poundage.

http://i252.photobucket.com/albums/hh38/JCrean/100_0732.jpg

The next is the entry wound from the body cavity. Notice how it goes right through the rib.

http://i252.photobucket.com/albums/hh38/JCrean/100_0734.jpg

Next is the exit wound in the body cavity (Its the smaller of the two holes. The large slash came while I was gutting the deer).

http://i252.photobucket.com/albums/hh38/JCrean/100_0736.jpg

The exit wound and damage from the outside.

http://i252.photobucket.com/albums/hh38/JCrean/100_0738.jpg

The following two pictures are the path the arrow took through the body cavity. It shows the large swath of damage that occurs from quartering away shot angles. (The shot was approx. 20 yards from an elevated stand) My aiming point and entry is the far rear of the diaphram, higher on the deer's body. This resulted in the arrow taking one lung out high, and traveling through the other lung low, exiting the deer at the far side front leg.

http://i252.photobucket.com/albums/hh38/JCrean/100_0739.jpg

http://i252.photobucket.com/albums/hh38/JCrean/100_0740.jpg

This deer traveled 125 yards or so, and was dead in a matter of seconds. From impact to crash was perhaps 10 seconds.

Just thought I'd share some pics that I find interesting.

If folks are interested, on the next deer I process, I'll take pics and post step by step directions for those interested in attempting their own processing.



bmd1023
10-04-2008, 02:37 PM
neat pics firefighter, I like the one with the arrow shown on the inside. good job. You didnt say what it was. congrats!!!
bmd1023
10-04-2008, 02:44 PM
sorry didnt see your other post. still, nice job
marty
10-04-2008, 02:48 PM
You can't argue with those results. Are those 100 grain heads?? It really does look good for blowing through a deer;). I always seem to burn a spitfire when I shoot a deer:mad: Cool pics looks like you got some good eating there.;) fresh backstraps:D....m:D
Firefighter
10-04-2008, 02:54 PM
100 gr. heads.
Macker13
10-04-2008, 03:02 PM
Love the post, we do an "autopsy" when we can. I would enjoy a processing thread, have done it a few times, but I know its a hack job. Would be interested at least thru the quartering.
MarineBuckHunter
10-04-2008, 03:20 PM
Awesome post, thanks for the insight!
Firefighter
10-04-2008, 03:27 PM
Love the post, we do an "autopsy" when we can. I would enjoy a processing thread, have done it a few times, but I know its a hack job. Would be interested at least thru the quartering.

I'll post a detailed step by step then on the next deer I shoot. Mind you, there's more than one way to do it, but It'll be a decient place to start.
sticknstring
10-04-2008, 03:38 PM
there is a good step by step processing stickey up. thanks for the pics firefighter i too liked the last pic with the arrow going through
shortbox11
10-04-2008, 07:38 PM
I just went up and bought 3 to try out this afternoon. went out and shot a doe ,,, almost identical shot as yours , with the same results! Ill be buying them again for sure;)
adjusted3
10-04-2008, 08:02 PM
Now for a different twist....

What cigar does one fire up while processing.???...

Nice claen kill.

Mark
radiohead
10-04-2008, 08:36 PM
That's a very educational post to a new guy like me. Thanks!
Firefighter
10-04-2008, 08:37 PM
there is a good step by step processing stickey up. thanks for the pics firefighter i too liked the last pic with the arrow going through


Just seen it there! I guess mine's not needed, lol.
Ken
10-04-2008, 11:39 PM
Yeah, I've got the Tekans in my quiver too this year. They are now 3rd generation. I tried the originals several years back. It was a great head design, but once I shot them, something or other got deformed enough on the main part that the replacement blades would not operate correctly.

This new design on the current black ones looks awesome. I don't have the original ones anymore and I didn't try the version II's in the past couple years, so I can't do an actual close up side by side comparison.

I'm going to try them at about 365 FPS out of my crossbow this year too, and see how they really hold up.

Side note- Anyone know why they discontinued the B52 heads? Both versions of the B52's were great, and I still have both. The newer ones with the razor tip going all the way to the point were a touch more fragile, but they still were awesome.
j1musser
10-05-2008, 12:11 PM
CSI: White Lake????:yikes:
Nice shot and congrats!:)
mwp
10-06-2008, 09:28 AM
Well done!!
lawnguy
10-06-2008, 09:40 AM
very nice, congrats! It was great how you reinserted the arrow to show what area is actually affected by a shot. Very interesting as I've never done my own processing. Would love to learn this year if I cash in on one
HunterHawk
10-06-2008, 10:05 AM
Its no spitfire but its nice to see it got the job done:lol:

congrats buddy!

Might get a chance to try out that turkey call here in a few days.. i dont usually call turkeys in the fall but i figure once i eye ball them i might be able to call them over closer... they had left over turkey licenses so i got one after seeing turkeys or hearing turkeys every time out!
Lugian
10-06-2008, 10:17 AM
100 gr. heads.


did you shoot that deer from your saddle?
DoubleDropTineTrouble
10-06-2008, 11:18 AM
Awesome post. This helps explain shot placement really well. I like the CSI arrow pic.
Joe Archer
10-06-2008, 01:06 PM
Its no spitfire but its nice to see it got the job done:lol:
With PERFECT shot placement like that, he probably could have used most any broad head!
Great shot!
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rzdrmh
10-06-2008, 02:12 PM
no way i'd re-use any broadhead without sharpening.
StStutz
10-06-2008, 02:17 PM
cool post! thanks.

Tekans are sweet! G5 is a great, local company to deal with also. i've taken deer with the tekan I & II, now i have the 3rd generations in my quiver and my release finger is getting anxious. ;)
Jet08
10-06-2008, 02:20 PM
Looks like a well placed shot. Good pics with great description.
PaleRider
10-06-2008, 03:42 PM
Hey Jason, Nice job and great pictures. Taken locally on public or private?

Stop by for some venison chili and a beer.
Firefighter
10-06-2008, 05:13 PM
did you shoot that deer from your saddle?


I did. I love that thing!


And Russ,

I shot her in Washtenaw Co on private land.
..And I WILL be by for some chili and beer!
cayenne
10-06-2008, 08:28 PM
great job...very informative
Firefighter
10-06-2008, 09:13 PM
no way i'd re-use any broadhead without sharpening.


If it needed sharpening, I'd re-sharpen it.