Proper setup?

[Velo Dog]

That is essentially what I do. I have a couple of 3-D deer targets that I practice on when it is getting close to game time. I have my own '12 ring' right up the front leg, about 1/3 of the way up the body....

Great minds think alike.

 

[DoubleLunger]

I checked them out and what they have to offer is right up my alley. Price is a bit steep due to the shipping so about $52 for one target(includes shipping). I think the way to go would be to order a few at a time.

Thanks for finding this out

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http://www.gcarchery.com/2012/07/06/snap-shot-african-game-image-roll/

Another online gig I found. A little pricey. About $115 for six African game animals. Still cheaper than a 3D target

 

[TOM]

I think this is your cheapest route but the "vital areas" are not marked well in my opinion and moat shot angles shown are head on.

http://spot-hogg.com/safari-targets/

 

[Shootist43]

Dittos on Tom's suggestion using the Safari Targets. The difference between the sweet spots on deer sized African Animals and American White-tails is about 2" so in all reality the "used up" 3 D Deer targets are a good bet as well. The front on shots the 2 D targets present is fairly indicative of the shots I had with a rifle. I doubt the animals know you are using a bow.

 

[Ryan]

In reality the difference between non-African animals ans African animals is minimal. The problem in the US is our targets,,which often seem to be based more on center of mass. I almost bought a Glen-Dell 3-D buck for a great deal once but I looked at it's target and the silly thing had me high scoring in the stomach. This picture by the International Bowhunters Education Foundation shows a whitetail in real life. Not really any different than an impala or blesbok. Straight up from the legs and 1/3 from the base of the chest.

The Morrell sheep is decent, the deer and a couple others are poor.
Understand anatomy, aim where it should actually go and you'll do fine over there as well as at home.

 

[DoubleLunger]

I think this is your cheapest route but the "vital areas" are not marked well in my opinion and moat shot angles shown are head on.

http://spot-hogg.com/safari-targets/

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Only issue I see with Spothogs targets is that they do not display a shot that I would take with a bow on the animals that I'll be pursuing

 

[Synergy]

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Out to 60 now. Now that I'm posting this I probably couldn't group again like that if I tried

Easton axis...good taste!

 

[Synergy]

 

[DoubleLunger]

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I see the "Axis" arrows look pretty good covered in blood. What type of game did that arrow zing through? Looks like it was a good shot

 

[Synergy]

To be fair, nothing to brag about....

It was a feral dog that was chasing (and killing) deers....

40 m shot... impressive blood trail for such a little animal (Grim Reaper broadhead)

First year hunting with the Easton Axis...using FMJ before. They will go to Africa with me in august!