I couldn't post a picture of the big buffalo I spoke of yet so I thought I'd show you a picture of one of the smalllest trophies from Tanzania.

I shot this guy in '03 and just now was able to get it mounted lifesize and scored. I figured it was big from everybody's reaction when I shot it but I had no idea it actually would make "Top 10" with a score of 11 6/16.

Mark

Mark,

I'm not that good with the small duiker like animals.

"What is It??"

I'm sorry! No reason you would know. It is a Kirk Dik-Dik. They are pretty common in the dry river beds of Masailand but getting one to stand still long enough for a shot is a trick.

Mark

Mark,
Dik-Diks never stand still!! Did this one trip and daze itself to give you the time for a shot??
Great Trophy and the "little ones" make great full size mounts and are sometimes harder to get than DG.
What a monster for the species and record book.
Robert

Robert,

We actually hunted on foot up a river bed and caught this one and a female unawares. Next to the lesser kudu this one gave me the most trouble in Tanzania. A big buffalo is a slam dunk compared to these guys.

Next year I'll be trying for suni and red duiker. That should be an exercise in frustration.

Mark

The #9 anything is mighty good!

Congratulations Mark.

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Originally posted by Nickudu:
The #9 anything is mighty good!

Congratulations Mark.

Ditto,
Those silly little millimeters really matter with a Kirk's dik dik.

NICE!

If legal a shotgun works well!

Aaron

Aaron,

I agree. You can get 50-60 yards from them with a little effort. I thought later that a full choke and #4 might be perfect. Certainly easier than a 375 with a solid.

Mark