Just back from S.A.

[gap_shooter]

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.     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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[tradtusker]

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

[Jarrod Feiner]

Man, What a rough start to a hunt. Its's good that you were flexable with the crud that happened. Me:  

J

[Benny Nganabbarru]

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

[ghostrider13]

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

[Wile E. Coyote]

James,
After seeing you shoot at the Sterling Harrell Memorial, I knew you'd do well. Congrats on some great animals.

[jonsimoneau]

Great pics!  Looks like you had an amazing hunt.

[Mr.Magoo]

Thanks for the pics.  Big congrats on your trip.

[paleFace]

bet you are hooked now!  nice animals, thanks for sharing the hunt with us.