what have you taken with your Kel-Tec RFB?

I got two mallard ducks with my Kel-tec KSG, it was kind of a bltch to plug the magazines to only three rounds
 
I have ben using mine for deer hunting for the past 5 years! I have been hunting for the last 6, so take my word for what you think its worth.

I have carried in the wood a cz 858, ruger mini-14, DA grizzly, norc socom 18 and my RFB. I have "conventional " hunting rifle and have toyd with my dad Remington 770 300 win mag.

I will say that my rfb is by very far my favorite to carry in the woods, I use a urban ert hybrid single/double point sling that I use in single point configuration to carry the gun. Aldo the RFB is pretty heavy at abou 10.5 lbs with the scope it is very nice to carry due to the fact that the weight his so clause to you. The balance point is clause to the pistol grip so you can shoulder it with one hand. So with that and its ~28inch length walking in the bush is a dream. It just hangs there right in front of me on my single point, pistol grip at my waist so I have both hands free, I can hold it with one hand horizontally to my hips and use my other hand to move branch out of the way. Eahter way it's alway at the ready, no stupid shoulder carry!

Accuracy is good for me I would call it 1.5 to 2 moa with good match ammo. I have killed deers with it at 50 yards, 35 yards, 75 yard at dusk and in 2015 a moose at at least 350 yards. All kills and I neaver mist a kill with this rifle!

The down side is you need to tune the gas system to the ammo. To me its not an issue as it makes for a smoother shooting rifle. If you have issues with the rifle ut is less common then other platform so it's not like bringing a rem. 700 to a gunsmith. But it is no worst to own then fiream with terrible warranty like ruger and many more staple firearms brand.

So my take go for it! For me it is my favorite by far!
 
I was surrounded..... 5 angry deer all rutted up and out for blood..... No chance of escape and a 15 round shotgun plugged to 3 for hunting...... I thought back to my military training, but nothing, absolutely nothing helped prepare me for this.....

I thought to myself, what would Rambo do?.... And at that point I sprung into action.... I covered myself in mud and leaves and sank into a deep hole as they approached...... As they got to 50 or less yards (the effective range of my weapon), I sprung and brandished the firearm..... To my dismay, none of them broke off from the pack..... Suddenly I wished I had carried my trusty bow.... 6 in the quiver and one on the string would have put me at ease..... It appeared the massive plastic assembly of my shotgun resembled a nerf assembly and my enemy was unphased.....

I had a heightened sense of things like King Leonitus in 300..... Beads of sweat rolled down my forehead..... The moment stood still in time...... And then, clarity...... I did what any operator should do in my situation.... I soiled myself..... Knowing my enemy's heightened sense of smell and knowing that I had ate a traditional, yet tactical chili dinner the evening previous... This immediately caused two of my enemies to peel off and retreat.....

Now, I needed to improve my position (as an operator of course).... I booted for nearest cover, but quickly realized how slow you can move when you have soiled yourself without creating collateral damage.....

Against my better judgement I took a gamble and fired off a warning shot..... Only one enemy bought in and peeled off for the distance...... Leaving me with two angry foes and only two rounds left...... A proud 14 point B&C grade buck and a forkhorn who, as an adolescent, was likely too horny to peel off...... I had two tags, so terminating both enemies was a non issue, but would I have time to acquire both targets and execute a lethal discharge?.....

I chose the only option I had...... I pulled out my 8 dollar flea market survival knife, removed the compass That always pointed southwest and threw it, sticking it into a tree, causing the 4 matches, paperclip and aluminum branch saw to fall to the forest floor.... I raised my mighty less than 1/7 capacity weapon and fired, striking the knife mid slug and fragmenting it, driving each piece directly into both deer's vitals...... Killing them instantly..... My battle was over.....

In the aftermath, I unfortunately forgot to take pictures of the Boone and Crockett
14 pointer...... But here is a pic of the forkhorn..... Note the tactical John Deere shirt and Red Sox cap...... Tactical essentials....

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I was surrounded..... 5 angry deer all rutted up and out for blood..... No chance of escape and a 15 round shotgun plugged to 3 for hunting...... I thought back to my military training, but nothing, absolutely nothing helped prepare me for this.....

I thought to myself, what would Rambo do?.... And at that point I sprung into action.... I covered myself in mud and leaves and sank into a deep hole as they approached...... As they got to 50 or less yards (the effective range of my weapon), I sprung and brandished the firearm..... To my dismay, none of them broke off from the pack..... Suddenly I wished I had carried my trusty bow.... 6 in the quiver and one on the string would have put me at ease..... It appeared the massive plastic assembly of my shotgun resembled a nerf assembly and my enemy was unphased.....

I had a heightened sense of things like King Leonitus in 300..... Beads of sweat rolled down my forehead..... The moment stood still in time...... And then, clarity...... I did what any operator should do in my situation.... I soiled myself..... Knowing my enemy's heightened sense of smell and knowing that I had ate a traditional, yet tactical chili dinner the evening previous... This immediately caused two of my enemies to peel off and retreat.....

Now, I needed to improve my position (as an operator of course).... I booted for nearest cover, but quickly realized how slow you can move when you have soiled yourself without creating collateral damage.....

Against my better judgement I took a gamble and fired off a warning shot..... Only one enemy bought in and peeled off for the distance...... Leaving me with two angry foes and only two rounds left...... A proud 14 point B&C grade buck and a forkhorn who, as an adolescent, was likely too horny to peel off...... I had two tags, so terminating both enemies was a non issue, but would I have time to acquire both targets and execute a lethal discharge?.....

I chose the only option I had...... I pulled out my 8 dollar flea market survival knife, removed the compass That always pointed southwest and threw it, sticking it into a tree, causing the 4 matches, paperclip and aluminum branch saw to fall to the forest floor.... I raised my mighty less than 1/7 capacity weapon and fired, striking the knife mid slug and fragmenting it, driving each piece directly into both deer's vitals...... Killing them instantly..... My battle was over.....

In the aftermath, I unfortunately forgot to take pictures of the Boone and Crockett
14 pointer...... But here is a pic of the forkhorn..... Note the tactical John Deere shirt and Red Sox cap...... Tactical essentials....

2013_zpsb71a2246.jpg

Wow... you were inspired!
 

And your point??? It's not because I chose to carry those firearms that I know nothing about traditional hunting arms. I know about them I own them and I am not incline to hunt with them! I have a very nice zastava m98 in 375 h&h but I prefer my rfb for moose, its quicker , handles better, has faster follow up shot if ever needed. Rarely will I be in a situation of a game animal being farther the 300 yards.
 
And your point??? It's not because I chose to carry those firearms that I know nothing about traditional hunting arms. I know about them I own them and I am not incline to hunt with them! I have a very nice zastava m98 in 375 h&h but I prefer my rfb for moose, its quicker , handles better, has faster follow up shot if ever needed. Rarely will I be in a situation of a game animal being farther the 300 yards.

So if you are not inclined to hunt with them why do so?.... All tools have their purpose.......
 
Amazing that you prefer the Keltec when we all saw the drama unfold a month ago over your 375 on the tradex forum; meaning you have never carried it on a (legal) moose hunt...

brad it's a good thing you made it out alive and that is why I load my deer defence shotgun with buckshot
 
And your point??? It's not because I chose to carry those firearms that I know nothing about traditional hunting arms. I know about them I own them and I am not incline to hunt with them! I have a very nice zastava m98 in 375 h&h but I prefer my rfb for moose, its quicker , handles better, has faster follow up shot if ever needed. Rarely will I be in a situation of a game animal being farther the 300 yards.

You could probably shoot them at 20 yards if you weren't wearing that white stormtrooper suit...
 
Amazing that you prefer the Keltec when we all saw the drama unfold a month ago over your 375 on the tradex forum; meaning you have never carried it on a (legal) moose hunt...

brad it's a good thing you made it out alive and that is why I load my deer defence shotgun with buckshot

It was touch and go my friend...... I set the Perk for 11:30 am....... i almost didn't make it.......
 
I've often thought how nice it would be to use a RFB for hunting blacktails here. They are a bit heavy but since they are so compact it sorta offsets the weight. Having a rifle sit snugly on your chest while leaving your hands free to climb up and down slushy rock bluffs is a bonus too.

From my experiences with them they are more than accurate for general hunting purposes, easy to do 2MOA with them and getting 1.5 MOA with a good load isn't difficult.

I haven't bought one yet, but I will get around to it. I might hunt deer and black bear with a Tavor this year, also a decent bullpup. Not sure yet as I haven't really stretched it out yet and the trigger is weird. :)
 
I have ben using mine for deer hunting for the past 5 years! I have been hunting for the last 6, so take my word for what you think its worth.

I have carried in the wood a cz 858, ruger mini-14, DA grizzly, norc socom 18 and my RFB. I have "conventional " hunting rifle and have toyd with my dad Remington 770 300 win mag.

I will say that my rfb is by very far my favorite to carry in the woods, I use a urban ert hybrid single/double point sling that I use in single point configuration to carry the gun. Aldo the RFB is pretty heavy at abou 10.5 lbs with the scope it is very nice to carry due to the fact that the weight his so clause to you. The balance point is clause to the pistol grip so you can shoulder it with one hand. So with that and its ~28inch length walking in the bush is a dream. It just hangs there right in front of me on my single point, pistol grip at my waist so I have both hands free, I can hold it with one hand horizontally to my hips and use my other hand to move branch out of the way. Eahter way it's alway at the ready, no stupid shoulder carry!

Accuracy is good for me I would call it 1.5 to 2 moa with good match ammo. I have killed deers with it at 50 yards, 35 yards, 75 yard at dusk and in 2015 a moose at at least 350 yards. All kills and I neaver mist a kill with this rifle!

The down side is you need to tune the gas system to the ammo. To me its not an issue as it makes for a smoother shooting rifle. If you have issues with the rifle ut is less common then other platform so it's not like bringing a rem. 700 to a gunsmith. But it is no worst to own then fiream with terrible warranty like ruger and many more staple firearms brand.

So my take go for it! For me it is my favorite by far!

Thanks for your report with actual experience.

Sounds like you are doing pretty well with your RFB! :)
 
I was surrounded..... 5 angry deer all rutted up and out for blood..... No chance of escape and a 15 round shotgun plugged to 3 for hunting...... I thought back to my military training, but nothing, absolutely nothing helped prepare me for this.....

I thought to myself, what would Rambo do?.... And at that point I sprung into action.... I covered myself in mud and leaves and sank into a deep hole as they approached...... As they got to 50 or less yards (the effective range of my weapon), I sprung and brandished the firearm..... To my dismay, none of them broke off from the pack..... Suddenly I wished I had carried my trusty bow.... 6 in the quiver and one on the string would have put me at ease..... It appeared the massive plastic assembly of my shotgun resembled a nerf assembly and my enemy was unphased.....

I had a heightened sense of things like King Leonitus in 300..... Beads of sweat rolled down my forehead..... The moment stood still in time...... And then, clarity...... I did what any operator should do in my situation.... I soiled myself..... Knowing my enemy's heightened sense of smell and knowing that I had ate a traditional, yet tactical chili dinner the evening previous... This immediately caused two of my enemies to peel off and retreat.....

Now, I needed to improve my position (as an operator of course).... I booted for nearest cover, but quickly realized how slow you can move when you have soiled yourself without creating collateral damage.....

Against my better judgement I took a gamble and fired off a warning shot..... Only one enemy bought in and peeled off for the distance...... Leaving me with two angry foes and only two rounds left...... A proud 14 point B&C grade buck and a forkhorn who, as an adolescent, was likely too horny to peel off...... I had two tags, so terminating both enemies was a non issue, but would I have time to acquire both targets and execute a lethal discharge?.....

I chose the only option I had...... I pulled out my 8 dollar flea market survival knife, removed the compass That always pointed southwest and threw it, sticking it into a tree, causing the 4 matches, paperclip and aluminum branch saw to fall to the forest floor.... I raised my mighty less than 1/7 capacity weapon and fired, striking the knife mid slug and fragmenting it, driving each piece directly into both deer's vitals...... Killing them instantly..... My battle was over.....

In the aftermath, I unfortunately forgot to take pictures of the Boone and Crockett
14 pointer...... But here is a pic of the forkhorn..... Note the tactical John Deere shirt and Red Sox cap...... Tactical essentials....

2013_zpsb71a2246.jpg

1 out of 10 for screwing up King Leonidas' name (is this where you tell me it was intentional?)

The RFB is a great carry rifle but has a few issues. Finicky feeding without using LAR-8 mags, and and the gas system has way too many settings. The third issue is the height-over-bore of the optics. Any cant to the rifle while shooting can result in significant point of impact changes, especially after 150 yards.

But for short range bush hunting it's great.
 
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