I'm a lucky SOB.......

[boneaddict]

I know you don't care about score and neither would I on that deer, but I think your tapes a little high.   Some might critisize you later if you spout 190s.   Its probably a solid 180, or range 175-180.   AND no, I am not talking trash, as I think its absolutely an outstanding trophy.  Just keeping the numbers real.  Let us know if you officially score it.  180 is an AWESOME deer.

[Hornseeker]

3 people measured him Bone... If one guy had measured him I could see questioning it... but 3? I dont know, i'm not "that" good with pictures....

Be fun to hear some #'s....

[Lowedog]

I think that 187 gross is very close on that buck. 

[woodywsu]

I agree with lowe.

[MtnMuley]

That buck is 30" outside.  I realize this doesn't count in the score, but by doing the math on a 30" frame, 187" is right there.

[boneaddict]

No hanging whatsoever.   Obviously scoring is a science. LOL and as I stated.  Doesn't matter a bit.  Just fun to hash and learn.   I think most folks don't have a clue what a 190 buck looks like, so its fun to talk about.


(what I mean by this is that once a deer is over 170 most think BOONER), especially on the hoof. Kinda like a 350 bull and a 380.   Who cares.....SHOOT

Sam, did you ever have yours measured officially?  I know you thought I lowballed yours as well.

[400out]

You could tell me he was 139 1/8 and I would love him just the same  You guys call him what ever you want you earned that right 

[Hornseeker]

So nets are for FISH, but you have him at 181.5 net...

For me... once a buck grosses over 165 he is a PIG... so... this buck qualifies!!!! This buck is a trophy in Montana, Colorado, Arizona... Utah....ANYWHERE!

[Cougeyes]

A trophy deer is in the eye of the hunter not the score.  I have several "trophy" bucks, none over 150" but the stories that go along with them and the fun i had harvesting that animal is what makes it a trophy to me.  Scores created a whole new class of what is deemed a trophy animal.  So, a trophy animal really depends on who you ask.  With that said I would someday love to put both trophy categories into the same story and RaffleMule did just that, well deserved buck!

[woodywsu]

A trophy deer is in the eye of the hunter not the score.  I have several "trophy" bucks, none over 150" but the stories that go along with them and the fun i had harvesting that animal is what makes it a trophy to me.  Scores created a whole new class of what is deemed a trophy animal.  So, a trophy animal really depends on who you ask.  With that said I would someday love to put both trophy categories into the same story and RaffleMule did just that, well deserved buck!

Don't forget about your recent trophy doe. 

[Cougeyes]

Don't forget about your recent trophy doe. 

She's probably pushing mid 180-s may go 190 boone and crockett, gotta wait for the official hanging period to be over.

[RubblesPH]

Congrats on a great buck....good decision pulling the trigger on that one! 

[ThePascoKid]

Just out of curiousity did you take your meat to Glondo's, I was in there yesterday and he described a buck he had taken in that sounds exactly like yours, if so good choice everything he does there is awesome.  By the way hell of a buck!

[erdmann]

I know you don't care about score and neither would I on that deer, but I think your tapes a little high.   Some might critisize you later if you spout 190s.   Its probably a solid 180, or range 175-180.   AND no, I am not talking trash, as I think its absolutely an outstanding trophy.  Just keeping the numbers real.  Let us know if you officially score it.  180 is an AWESOME deer.

I was sent a photo of this buck before they got off the hill. I scored it at 189" and sent my brother a txt before they got back to the truck. I just like to have a competition with myself. It is always fun to try to guess a buck and then see how close your really are to the actual score. I am standing by my 189" txt until I see the true score. Raffle....I just wanted to say CONGRATULATIONS! I know a lot of people who think they are trophy hunters that will never shoot a buck as large as this one. You Rock! He is a true toad
And I just uploaded some footage of them walking up to this buck on my website. Thanks for allowing us to share this footage Brad. http://wildfocus.squarespace.com/raffle-tag-buck/

[dewandgin]

Congrats Raffle. Awesome Muley    

Just one question after reading the link. What was wrong with the first gun? scope?mounts?