Interactive shot placement App / Website... ???

[Panhandler80]

Was messing around online and on app store, but wasn't able to come across anything particularly useful. I know there used to be one that allowed you to pan U/D and L/R both 360 degrees for different angles, and you could peel back hide, fat, bones to show systems and organs. That would be great, but not really necessary. Just want to start going over shot placement with my young son. Obviously we can look at static pictures and discuss, but something more like a game that goes smoothly and keeps his attention would be preferable. Whitetail will be our target species, but any deer would work for intended purpose.

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[Panhandler80]

Hmmm... this looks like a decent candidate. Looks like it's $2.99. Probably worth it.

HuntingSim – Realistic Hunting Simulator Apps

 

[stank.243]

Hmmm... this looks like a decent candidate. Looks like it's $2.99. Probably worth it.

HuntingSim – Realistic Hunting Simulator Apps

I have this app and enjoy it. For a new hunter especially I think it would be good.

 

[Steve300xcw]

Where do I want the bullet to exit. Isnt a bad way of thinking.

 

[Panhandler80]

I have this app and enjoy it. For a new hunter especially I think it would be good.

Downloaded it and you can’t change angles prior to selecting shots.

 

[stank.243]

Downloaded it and you can’t change angles prior to selecting shots.

Which angles are you trying to change?

 

[Panhandler80]

Where do I want the bullet to exit. Isnt a bad way of thinking.

When I go to actually shoot the only element that can be changed is distance on a right to left broadside animal at ground level. Be nice to see different angles on deer from elevated position.

 

[stank.243]

When I go to actually shoot the only element that can be changed is distance on a right to left broadside animal at ground level. Be nice to see different angles on deer from elevated position.

At the top left of the main screen it says main settings. In there I'm able to change the angle of the animal and the height of the shot

 

[Panhandler80]

At the top left of the main screen it says main settings. In there I'm able to change the angle of the animal and the height of the shot

10-4. Every time I shot it also said "Heart / Lungs / Bone," even if I shot the ground. Took it off my phone, but I guess I can pay the $2.99 again. Could also be desktop vs phone.

 

[dtrkyman]

Where do I want the bullet to exit. Isnt a bad way of thinking.

This, aim for your exit! I could have used an app like that for clients!

Amazes me the lack of the basics some have!

I bought a huge poster of a whitetail deers anatomy and put it in the change room to show folks where to aim.


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[Panhandler80]

Where do I want the bullet to exit. Isnt a bad way of thinking.

Yeah. And I'm trying to illustrate the relationship between entry and exit at different angles to a 7 year-old. ;-)

 

[Cfriend]

I use the bowhunt simulator version of the app you mentioned. It works great for me (on Android) and gives different angles, distances and the impact zone result has always worked well. Its geared toward archery but works fine for rifle too.

I've found it very useful for making shot selection, shot placement, and choosing the correct aiming point for ranges between my bowpin settings something I can do automatically without thinking.

 

[Dab65]

The app you're thinking of is the old Deer & Deer Hunting Shot Simulator it let you spin the deer 360°, pick a shot, and peel back layers. It's outdated and hard to find now.

DeerCast app free tier available on iOS Android Has a solid whitetail anatomy model where you select the hit and it shows vitals shot results. Great for teaching without being too gamey.

Bow Hunt Simulator Android More interactive game like with moving animals, ballistics, and shot placement feedback. Keeps kids engaged better.

Print some good static charts or use onX Hunt's free shot placement guide as backup simple and effective for quick sessions. Start basic so it stays fun.