Hunting with Krebs!

05 Nov 09

Hunting with the Krebs/Kalashnikov!

Yesterday, I shot a trophy Ibex at a private hunting preserve in OH. I used my Krebs/Kalashnikov (7.62X39) with forward-mounted Aimpoint T1, folding/collapsible stock, Vickers two-point sling, and Cor-Bon DPX ammunition. Every component of this "Happy Family" complemented each other!

I like to hunt with military weapons, as it provides an opportunity to use a serious weapon in a real environment.

We stalked the animal all afternoon. He as smart and illusive, and I only got a single, fleeting glimpse of him. We did a lot of walking and snooping!

When I finally got my window of opportunity, it was short indeed!

The animal was running, flat-out, from my left to right. Range was fifty meters. He appeared from around a bend and was going to disappear into the bush within no more than two seconds. I even briefly entertained the option of not taking the shot!

In any event, firing offhand, my red dot came up from behind him. It got as far as his hindquarters, and I took the shot, as I knew the window was closing rapidly. The DPX bullet hit and broke both hips. That slowed him down (slightly), and I put the next one through the point of his shoulder which stopped him in his tracks. A third shot, probably unnecessary, hit his shoulder a second time. All three rounds went through-and-through.

I particularly dislike chasing wounded animals for hours (as I've done more than once), so I try to make sure "dead" ones do not unexpectedly rise up and start running!

This is one of the few times I've ever attempted a shot on a running animal. I much prefer to wait for them to stop and remain stationary for a few seconds. However, circumstances gave me no alternative in this instance. I had to mount and fire the instant the window opened, or wait for another opportunity as daylight slipped away.

We hunt this time of year at Shawnee Ridge in OH. It is run by old friends. We stay in a comfortable lodge, and they feed us! No licenses required. No forms to fill out. We just rendevous there and have a great time.

You can get hold of them at.

Shawnee Ridge Hunting 2240 West Fork Road Stout, Ohio 45684 937 549 2346 Search for Shawnee Ridge Hunting

Recommended!

Great day!

/John