Broadside
Follow the back edge of the near front leg up about a third of the body height. The heart sits just above the elbow in a deep chest. A blue wildebeest's sloping back makes the midpoint of its body a poor guide, so use the leg.
Quartering and other angles
Quartering away, aim for the far front leg. Quartering to, the point of the near shoulder is the entry, with the bullet angled toward the opposite ribs. Wildebeest often turn and stare before running, which can give you a frontal shot into the centre of the chest just below the neck.
Do not
Do not take a poor angle on a wildebeest. A gut- or shoulder-only hit on these tough animals ends in a long tracking job, often across open veld.
Where they live and the typical miss
Found across Southern and East Africa, from the Kalahari to the Serengeti. The typical miss is high, into the top of the lungs or over the spine, caused by aiming at the middle of the dark body.
Called the poor man's buffalo
Wildebeest are famous for their toughness. Use a bullet that holds together, and keep shooting until the animal is down.
Reading the dark coat
The dark hide hides shadows and anatomy. Wait for good light, find the elbow, and hold from there.