Cumbrian 1 Posted June 17, 2015 Report Share Posted June 17, 2015 I have just got back from an amazing trip, we camped at 9,000 feet and climbed the highest peak in the area which was 12,500feet. I would have taken a second Ibex but one of the hunters in the group did not receive his rifle at the airport so being the kind man that I am we agreed to join forces and hunted out of the same camp and I lent him my rifle after I got my Ibex. On the way to the base camp Base camp Heading up into the mountains Spike camp Glassing for Tur Typical Tur habitat Guides having a rest Setting up for a shot Rocky outcrop where my Tur was shot Recovery of trophy that took 6 hours Note the rubber boots that the guides wear and these men can literally run up the vertical slopes Female and young, the older males are found in separate herds at this time of year The last hunting day, heading to the highest peak. Nearly there The view from 12,500 feet Glassing for the second hunters trophy Heading back to base camp My trophy back at base camp Many thanks to Thomas (aka Roe) for helping me produce a simple to use turret wrap for the height/pressure range, my first shot was 592 meters at a steep downward angle which grazed the turs side and the finishing shot which poleaxed it was 390 metres, the tur fell several hundred feet into quite a nasty ravine hence no photos. Also many thanks to Dave Wylde for building the rifle. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brown dog Posted June 17, 2015 Report Share Posted June 17, 2015 Awesome!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scotch_egg Posted June 17, 2015 Report Share Posted June 17, 2015 Bloody brilliant. We can all hunt the U.K with relevant ease. Having had the opportunity to hunt weekly prior to having a family, the one off yearly experience means so much more. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scotch_egg Posted June 17, 2015 Report Share Posted June 17, 2015 Of course BD that would mean killing something other than a rat... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mikeroz Posted June 17, 2015 Report Share Posted June 17, 2015 One hell of a trophy that is. Awesome scenery too! Dare I ask how much the trip cost? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Offroad Gary Posted June 17, 2015 Report Share Posted June 17, 2015 Nice Whats the spec on the rifle please? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
andybrock Posted June 17, 2015 Report Share Posted June 17, 2015 Stunning scenery must have been a fantastic experience, not sure that I would manage to climb 12500ft!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dac9976 Posted June 17, 2015 Report Share Posted June 17, 2015 Very envious. What a fantastic trip of a lifetime. Cheers Danny. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Christian Posted June 17, 2015 Report Share Posted June 17, 2015 Lucky you! Great pictures and thanks for sharing. Who did you book the trip through? Regards, Christian Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LONG RANGE CAPT Posted June 17, 2015 Report Share Posted June 17, 2015 Great pics - looks truly amazing. Kind regards Rob Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cumbrian 1 Posted June 18, 2015 Author Report Share Posted June 18, 2015 The outfitter was www.seladang.com who I use on a regular basis, cost is dependant upon numbers but for a single hunter the cost is 6,000 euro and a discount if you book with one or more friends. The rifle is a Valkyrie long action chambered in 7x64 and uses aics magazines, the whole lot is sat in an pse etac and topped off with a pm2 scope. The bullet used was a Berger 168 vld, the guides were in awe of the rifle when they had a play with it shooting rocks at long distance. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cumbrian 1 Posted June 18, 2015 Author Report Share Posted June 18, 2015 The ability to shoot at extended ranges I.e. up to 500m is a must sometimes the herds can lie up in inaccessible areas for days on end, the winds were quite light, in between 1-3m/s the whole time. Also good boots and 10 packets of Imodium is advisable Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
baldie Posted June 18, 2015 Report Share Posted June 18, 2015 Fantastic Rich. You obviously had a whale of a time. I look forward to the stories over a cuppa. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gandy Posted June 18, 2015 Report Share Posted June 18, 2015 Wow what a brilliant trip, what a gent as well sharing your rifle! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cumbrian 1 Posted June 18, 2015 Author Report Share Posted June 18, 2015 A couple of pics: A couple of young male turs sunning themselves The other hunters tur Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LukeSoutherner Posted June 19, 2015 Report Share Posted June 19, 2015 I'm envious! Thanks for sharing the photos. The scenery alone makes the trip worthwhile Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
terryh Posted June 19, 2015 Report Share Posted June 19, 2015 Cumbrian, Excellent trip by the looks of it? Good to see there is one good Azeri thing ? Where did you fly into btw, Baku then transit? Terry Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cumbrian 1 Posted June 19, 2015 Author Report Share Posted June 19, 2015 Fly into Baku then transfer via road about 5 hours to base camp, roads are very good. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cumbrian 1 Posted June 19, 2015 Author Report Share Posted June 19, 2015 Fly into Baku then transfer via road about 5 hours to base camp, roads are very good. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jungle_re Posted June 19, 2015 Report Share Posted June 19, 2015 Splendid and congratulation on a successful hunt. Stunning pictures of an amazing experience. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Christian Posted June 20, 2015 Report Share Posted June 20, 2015 The outfitter was www.seladang.com who I use on a regular basis, cost is dependant upon numbers but for a single hunter the cost is 6,000 euro and a discount if you book with one or more friends. The rifle is a Valkyrie long action chambered in 7x64 and uses aics magazines, the whole lot is sat in an pse etac and topped off with a pm2 scope. The bullet used was a Berger 168 vld, the guides were in awe of the rifle when they had a play with it shooting rocks at long distance. Thanks for your feedback. I've been to their website a few times and have always thought they looked like a good outfit. Good hear that you rate them. I've got a on of 168 vld for my own 7x64, looking forward to trying them when I the house sorted. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cumbrian 1 Posted June 22, 2015 Author Report Share Posted June 22, 2015 Renaud at Seladang is a nice chap to deal with, you will however need a visa so if you are going to hunt plan well ahead, the UK Azerbaijan visa centre recommend a minimum of 35 days however mine took 1 week. In order to get the visa you require a simple invitation letter from the outfit. Out of interest I was only the second UK client that they had ever guided for. If you go make sure you post some pictures Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eldon Posted June 22, 2015 Report Share Posted June 22, 2015 Seriously envious Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ejg223 Posted June 22, 2015 Report Share Posted June 22, 2015 Great pictures, thanks . Also very envious... edi Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Christian Posted June 23, 2015 Report Share Posted June 23, 2015 Renaud at Seladang is a nice chap to deal with, you will however need a visa so if you are going to hunt plan well ahead, the UK Azerbaijan visa centre recommend a minimum of 35 days however mine took 1 week. In order to get the visa you require a simple invitation letter from the outfit. Out of interest I was only the second UK client that they had ever guided for. If you go make sure you post some pictures Thanks, that's good to hear. The guys I've gone with previously are only arranging bird hunting trips and finding someone I trust is important with this kind of trip. I won't (unfortunately) be going in the next 12 months, but good to know about the visa. Yes, I will definitely post pictures :-) I might have a few questions when I get to the practicalities, hope that's ok? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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