Well I have just returned from S.A. and it was a great trip. I went with Adansonis safari and I cannot recomend these guys enough. They had never taken a traditional archer before but were very accomidating to my needs. The gear I used was a Striker 2001 recurve 60@28, carbon express 610gr arrows with Ben Pearson dead head, the small ones. The dead heads were absolutly awsome. I was able to take a huge waterbuck, behind the shoulder I hit a rib in and out and still had a pass through. The wildebeest I shot high and spined him the broad head completley penatrated the spine and went mabey another inch in depth with no broad head damage. The zebra was quartering away I hit the far shoulder but it did not exit, no bradhead damage. :thumbsup: I cannot recomend these broadheads enough. I will try to post picks
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I had a rough time getting there, I missed my connection in D.C. so United rerouted me through Frankford, Germany with a 10hr layover. So I arrived in S.A. a day late and my checked baggage was not there. I filed a report and went to the lodge. The first day I borroed a rifle and took a Kudu and a impala. Don't get me wrong I enjoyed being able to take them but I came to Africa to bowhunt not rifle hunt. So late the second day my bag and bow arrived, HAPPY DAYS. The rest of the week I was able to bow hunt and had a great time.
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well done thanks for sharing!
sounds like you had a rought time with you gear and getting there but im glad you got it soon and had a great time by the sound of it. nice animals to!
Cheers Andy
Man, What a rough start to a hunt. Its's good that you were flexable with the crud that happened. Me: :thumbsup:
J
I'm glad your gear turned-up, James! That sure is a nice-looking short recurve...I'm tempted to invest in one! And they are all wonderful animals. Congratulations, and thanks for sharing. Ben
Nice pictures, mate. One day I hope to go to Africa to hunt as well, but that will be a ways off for me. It's nice to hear that you had a wonderful experience. How long was your trip for? Once again, nice job and congrats.
Ghost
James,
After seeing you shoot at the Sterling Harrell Memorial, I knew you'd do well. Congrats on some great animals.
Great pics! Looks like you had an amazing hunt.
Thanks for the pics. Big congrats on your trip.
bet you are hooked now! nice animals, thanks for sharing the hunt with us. :thumbsup: