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Anyone know where to find African game targets? They don't have to be 3-D or anything, but close to life-size would be nice. Why is it that I can find chicken targets and not impala? How many people actually shoot chickens? Anyway, I did a search on the forum and found several posts saying people used them, but no reference as to where they got them.

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I know exactly what you want, I get them to help clients get accustomed to shooting at some animals. I know there are springbok, warthog and impala available from time to time. For me, it's a matter of getting to one of the bigger firearms dealers and buying over the counter.In the next few days, if you don't get a reply here, I'll do some searching and let you know.

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Posts: 1799 | Location: Soutpan, Free State, South Africa | Registered: 19 January 2004Reply With Quote
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In some of the larger archery shops you can usually find paper targets of Elk (Kudu size), Deer (medium sized antelope), and Pronghorn (smaller sized antelope, like Springbok, Tommies, etc.). They might be what you're looking for.
 
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I actually make them myself. I download a suitable pic from the net & then load it into a program & color print it. I can only get to a 36"X60" print but that's big enough for practice.


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PM Sent.

I have an address in South Africa for targets.


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Posts: 659 | Location: Texas | Registered: 28 June 2003Reply With Quote
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Try this email addy
gawieh@aviation.denel.co.za;

I got some nice Cape buffalo targets from them!


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You might try these guys. Not a huge selection, but it might meet your needs. I have not ordered from them yet, so I can not give any feedback as to their service.

http://www.finnwood.com/index.htm
 
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I've used the targets from Finnwood for two years for Big Game Shoots and Varmint shoots at my club. They are easey to work with and reputable. The targets are not full size, maybe 25% smaller on the impala. I purchased the impala, the zebra and one other for practice. I use a piece of clear overhead projection film to cover the vital zones so I can reuse the target without using "pasters" and losing the definition of the target. I've been using the targets to get ready for Namibia in late July(my first time in Africa). The North American animals are really good for practice too.
 
Posts: 107 | Location: Canyon Lake, Texas | Registered: 07 August 2004Reply With Quote
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Here's my tip...

Download some pics from the 'net of the animals you'd like targets of.

Borrow or rent a digital projector.

Project images on to large piece of cardboard or 1/4" plywood. Adjust distance of projector, or zoom on screen to get the image about the size of real animal. Trace outside of image with a felt pen.

You can cut the "silouhette" out or just use the full sheet.

Cheers,
Canuck



 
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