N.M. Oryx

[snox801]

That's typical with 6.5CM. Not sure where all the 6.5 hate tread comes from. My Aoudad went 3-4 feet, and sat down slowly. Never got up.

I know where it comes from. Guys buying a rifle they heard was a sniper rifle. Shooting target ammo. And trying shots way out of the distance they should. But I've not had any issues.

 

[JRY46]

Just filled out the application on line today for general tags for December 1st choice and January 2nd choice, tough odds but you can't win if ya don't play!! JR

 

[fordy]

Gday snox

I give the edge to oryx. Maybe backstrpa steaks go to elk but the rest I think oryx. Just got another one last week in Texas. 211 yards with my 6.5 creedmore. Went about 5 yards.

Moving away from eating if you don't mind
I've shot plenty of oryx & no elk history so all being equal how do those 2 compare on a hard to kill scale

cheers

 

[wyosteve]

I'll chime in-having eaten oryx and a number of elk, to me there is no comparison. Oryx is tops!

 

[sp6x6]

Elk much larger than oryx

 

[snox801]

Gday snox


Moving away from eating if you don't mind
I've shot plenty of oryx & no elk history so all being equal how do those 2 compare on a hard to kill scale

cheers

I'd say the elk would be tougher. But hard to say they all died within 20-30 yards of shot.

 

[snox801]

Elk much larger than oryx

I think the hair being thick and usually dirty also plays a big part of it.

 

[coop2564]

Congratulations

 

[JRY46]

I must be living the good life! My buddy and I drew 2 off base tags for December on our first try.......JR

 

[Quintus]

I got my money back again. Maybe next year.

 

[Chef]

Off Range Oryx for me in March.

 

[Prairie Sasquatch]

I didn't draw either. Chef do you have some info on outfitters if that's what you are doing?

 

[pdavitt]

I didn't draw either. Chef do you have some info on outfitters if that's what you are doing?

In Texas there are many ranches/ outfitters that have Scimitar oryx for hunting. A 5day exotic hunting license is 38 bucks. Just Google scimitar oryx texas, plenty of choices. These are guided hunts with trophy fees.

 

[huntermncb]

I just shot this oryx with a 375 cheytac last week. These animals are tough as nails!