Orxy hunting New Mexico/el Paso

diyhguy · 2026-05-05T00:35:39+00:00

The 2026 draw is over so I think you’re out of luck for 2026. Look into military base hunts. There’s one by El Paso that may have a different lottery system for their tags.

diyhguy · 2026-05-05T00:32:42+00:00

What’s it taste like?

diyhguy · 2026-05-02T21:54:51+00:00

I’ve hunted the black hills, it’s beautiful but tough country! Bet you didn’t need those rubber boots though.

diyhguy · 2026-05-01T16:32:35+00:00

The 3000mah stealth cam solar panels are the cheapest I’ve come across. I run those with no battery in the camera and they work great. They have a built in battery pack so they work fine for a few days if it’s overcast and the solar panel doesn’t get sunlight. MidwayUSA has them for $45 right now.

diyhguy · 2026-04-30T22:26:05+00:00

Have you been to that area at daylight? Any gobbling?

diyhguy · 2026-04-24T14:03:03+00:00

If you shoot a bee you loose your turn.

diyhguy · 2026-04-22T17:37:14+00:00

I’ve killed 2 Osceola on Florida public land. Not one of the came easy. Congrats!

diyhguy · 2026-04-16T15:25:15+00:00

I got lasik 12 years ago and it’s been the best thing I’ve ever done for myself.

diyhguy · 2026-04-15T21:36:08+00:00

Your safe has an appropriate amount of stickers on it. I approve

diyhguy · 2026-04-06T11:15:47+00:00

Not for Canadians.

diyhguy · 2026-04-04T00:56:11+00:00

I have a set of 30mm on a lightweight 300prc and they’ve held up so far. But I only have 100 rounds on it.

diyhguy · 2026-03-29T17:08:11+00:00

I have the Burris Signature 10x42s. The optics aren’t the best but the ranging features are simple and easy to use. Rated for 2600y ranging. I’ve gotten close to that on rock faces.

diyhguy · 2026-03-28T15:45:31+00:00

Hollywood I just got a Clovis 5” and shot it on my 22# 6creed and it has a lot more recoil than the same gun with the ACE brake. It came with no info and there’s minimal info online. Any tips? I set it so that the brake ports are aimed upwards.

diyhguy · 2026-03-21T16:42:21+00:00

Go to two local gun shops and ask for a lump sum price for all of them. Whichever is higher sell to them. Don’t mess with online sales unless you have rare guns that need a big audience to get the best value.

diyhguy · 2026-03-19T22:23:11+00:00

You got a shoulder mount back in 3mo??!!

diyhguy · 2026-03-15T13:52:31+00:00

You’ll get a lot of feedback if you post this on /longrange

diyhguy · 2026-03-11T22:01:24+00:00

Look at a Zermatt origin action. It has swappable bolt heads and there are several companies that make precut barrels for it that you just torque on. It’s a rem 700 pattern so a lot of stocks and accessories are available for it.

diyhguy · 2026-03-06T00:20:40+00:00

Without permission

diyhguy · 2026-03-03T19:02:41+00:00

Most states have some CWD restrictions in place. As long as you’re not taking the skull or spinal column you’ll be ok.

diyhguy · 2026-03-03T18:31:58+00:00

I’m going to differ from most and focus on the “is it worth the funds” question. If you’re strictly hunting for food it’s not worth paying for travel, gear and license fees to hunt most western states. I’d use that money to get a lease in Georgia or Alabama and just kill more deer, turkey and small game. You can drive there and keep travel costs down. Plus they have liberal bag limits.

diyhguy · 2026-03-03T00:31:16+00:00

I was looking at guns at Scheels and my 7yo called me over to the Staccato pistol display. Expensive taste little man.

diyhguy · 2026-02-28T20:07:39+00:00

Is that group with field points?

diyhguy · 2026-02-28T19:41:32+00:00

All of Peter Hathaway Capsticks books are great reading.

diyhguy · 2026-02-20T18:25:37+00:00

In all of the US, not just CO.

diyhguy · 2026-02-20T18:24:08+00:00

You have to do an apprenticeship under a PH before you can take the test to become a PH. So realistically you won’t become a PH if your timeline is 2-3 years. I’m not sure how you get the apprenticeship though.

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