Congrats on the kill, I remember the first elk I ever shot a cow...I was using muzzy 3 blades I hit her right in the scapula too...and it smacked so loud and still got good penetration..not my best shot placement ever but the bladedid itsjob.... she ran 50-60 yards, got drunk, and fell over dead.. they are tuff when ya hit a bone..thats forsure..