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Title: 390" 2008 Rifle Bull
Post by: plague on October 24, 2008, 07:33:08 AM: My friend and neighbor shot this bull Tuesday in the Blues. It is a 8x9. The picture I posted does not show all of the points clearly. I scored it at 390 and change. I really did not think it was going to score that high! Had to recheck everything twice, but came up with the same number. He was pumped to have got this bull and thought it was around 350. He was even happier when I told him what it really scored. It was nice to have someone get one of our coveted tags and to go into the hunt with the realistic expectation that he wanted to get a bull at least 330. Sometimes when you go in with lower expectations you get more than you could have ever hoped for.

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I did not have anything to do with this bulls demise, just lucky enough to know the hunter!!
Title: Re: 390" 2008 Rifle Bull
Post by: NW-Eric on October 24, 2008, 07:44:51 AM: thats a nice bull for sure
Title: Re: 390" 2008 Rifle Bull
Post by: archery288 on October 24, 2008, 07:48:37 AM: That's a nice bull!!! :drool: Doesn't look like 390" though.... The beams and points don't look long enough.. but maybe... :dunno:
Title: Re: 390" 2008 Rifle Bull
Post by: bucklucky on October 24, 2008, 07:51:27 AM: Nice bull! I sent you a PM.
Title: Re: 390" 2008 Rifle Bull
Post by: archery288 on October 24, 2008, 07:57:13 AM: Here's a 390" bull... 24" G3's and 22" G4's and 58" main beams on each side... Not saying that bulls not nice by any means because it is, but it just doens't look 390 to me.. 340 - 350 maybe..
Title: Re: 390" 2008 Rifle Bull
Post by: bucklucky on October 24, 2008, 08:05:17 AM: Quote from: archery288 on October 24, 2008, 07:57:13 AM
Here's a 390" bull... 24" G3's and 22" G4's and 58" main beams on each side... Not saying that bulls not nice by any means because it is, but it just doens't look 390 to me.. 340 - 350 maybe..

340-350? Dude, its bigger than that. I was thinking 370's :dunno: Dandy bull . Pictures are tough on horns sometime. Looks like there are a couple extras on the 6 lookin side if you look in the shadow maybee like there is a fork at the end of the main beam and an extra off of the g-5 and g-4 that will add up too.
Title: Re: 390" 2008 Rifle Bull
Post by: archery288 on October 24, 2008, 08:07:25 AM: True true Charlie - can't really see the full rack. Like I said either way it's a damn nice bull and I would have shot it in a minute!!! :drool: Congrats to whomever took that thing!
Title: Re: 390" 2008 Rifle Bull
Post by: plague on October 24, 2008, 08:10:19 AM: Ye of little faith....as they say, there are more than one way to skin a cat. In other words you do not need 24 in ch this and 58 inch that when you have 17 points, i.e. 8x9. They can be smaller cuz there are more of them. I have found over 1000 elk antlers and am able to read a tape measure......I too was underwhelmed. However, 174 inches left, 175 each right and 40 1/2 spread adds up to pretty close to 390 in this part of Washington. I will put the score sheet up when I get it for those you whom doubt.
Title: Re: 390" 2008 Rifle Bull
Post by: Huntbear on October 24, 2008, 08:11:34 AM: :drool: :drool: :drool: :drool: :drool:

WOW a lot of nice bullls this year!!!!!!
Title: Re: 390" 2008 Rifle Bull
Post by: archery288 on October 24, 2008, 08:13:35 AM: Quote from: plague on October 24, 2008, 08:10:19 AM
Ye of little faith....as they say, there are more than one way to skin a cat. In other words you do not need 24 in ch this and 58 inch that when you have 17 points, i.e. 8x9. They can be smaller cuz there are more of them. I have found over 1000 elk antlers and am able to read a tape measure......I too was underwhelmed. However, 174 inches left, 175 each right and 40 1/2 beam adds up to pretty close to 390 in this part of Washington. I will put the score sheet up when I get it for those you whom doubt.

:chuckle: I am not doubting that you don't know how to score, I was just saying from the look of the picture because not all points are visible it's tough to judge it. Good work!
Title: Re: 390" 2008 Rifle Bull
Post by: huntnphool on October 24, 2008, 08:20:05 AM: Look at the mass on that toad :yike: I would make room on my wall for that thing in a second, way to go!!!
Title: Re: 390" 2008 Rifle Bull
Post by: GoldTip on October 24, 2008, 08:21:19 AM: Damn nice bull for sure, whatever it scores. Congrats to the lucky hunter.
Title: Re: 390" 2008 Rifle Bull
Post by: archery288 on October 24, 2008, 08:21:33 AM: Statement on tine length taken back!! :chuckle: Lot better picture - that thing is a hawg!!!!
Title: Re: 390" 2008 Rifle Bull
Post by: BIGBULLBALLS on October 24, 2008, 08:21:44 AM: I was a little in question about the 390 score until you posted the second pic. I have no more questions!!!
Title: Re: 390" 2008 Rifle Bull
Post by: bucklucky on October 24, 2008, 08:25:53 AM: Looks like a 390 bull to me :chuckle:
Title: Re: 390" 2008 Rifle Bull
Post by: plague on October 24, 2008, 08:26:28 AM: Ya, it really is a pig. Great mass and all points are quite long. It sorta sneaks up on you. I was way off too!! I am ashamed to say I thought it was just over 350 when I saw it too.....Damn. Practice makes perfect though.
Title: Re: 390" 2008 Rifle Bull
Post by: Lowedog on October 24, 2008, 08:27:20 AM: Awesome bull! Glad you stuck around Plague!

-Lowedog
Title: Re: 390" 2008 Rifle Bull
Post by: bowsandhose on October 24, 2008, 08:28:36 AM: i think i shoot that bulls dad :chuckle: great bull congrats to him
Title: Re: 390" 2008 Rifle Bull
Post by: archery288 on October 24, 2008, 08:28:50 AM: Quote from: plague on October 24, 2008, 08:26:28 AM
Ya, it really is a pig. Great mass and all points are quite long. It sorta sneaks up on you. I was way off too!! I am ashamed to say I thought it was just over 350 when I saw it too.....Damn. Practice makes perfect though.

Isn't that the truth with anything these days?! Congrats again and nice work!
Title: Re: 390" 2008 Rifle Bull
Post by: wrangler on October 24, 2008, 08:28:56 AM: isn't that one of the guys that was workin for agnew to get the gov. bull? did he draw a tag or guide someone to him?

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Title: Re: 390" 2008 Rifle Bull
Post by: bowsandhose on October 24, 2008, 08:31:18 AM: yes same guy
Title: Re: 390" 2008 Rifle Bull
Post by: tmike on October 24, 2008, 08:32:37 AM: I don't care what it scores! Bull of a lifetime.
Title: Re: 390" 2008 Rifle Bull
Post by: bow4elk on October 24, 2008, 08:35:16 AM: There are quite a bit of deductions on that bull, but WHO CARES! Bull of a lifetime for anyone...
Title: Re: 390" 2008 Rifle Bull
Post by: Ridgerunner on October 24, 2008, 08:37:15 AM: beautiful bull for sure. Now with all the big ones killed maybe less people will apply in the blues next year. :chuckle:
Title: Re: 390" 2008 Rifle Bull
Post by: bucklucky on October 24, 2008, 08:38:28 AM: That thing is making mine look like a little piss cutter :chuckle:
Title: Re: 390" 2008 Rifle Bull
Post by: Guy on October 24, 2008, 09:10:33 AM: "That thing is making mine look like a little piss cutter"

I hear ya... Was all proud of my 6x6 bull a few years ago, took him to the taxidermist who politely complimented my bull, then he set my bull's rack INSIDE the truly huge rack of a 7x7...

I whimpered a little and left... ;)
Title: Re: 390" 2008 Rifle Bull
Post by: bucklucky on October 24, 2008, 09:12:49 AM: Quote from: Guy on October 24, 2008, 09:10:33 AM
"That thing is making mine look like a little piss cutter"

I hear ya... Was all proud of my 6x6 bull a few years ago, took him to the taxidermist who politely complimented my bull, then he set my bull's rack INSIDE the truly huge rack of a 7x7...

I whimpered a little and left... ;)

:chuckle:.......... :'(
Title: Re: 390" 2008 Rifle Bull
Post by: Huntbear on October 24, 2008, 09:20:12 AM: Awesome Bull. That is one big pig for sure!!!
Title: Re: 390" 2008 Rifle Bull
Post by: M_ray on October 24, 2008, 09:32:40 AM: Great bull I wouldn't care of the score either! Congrats to the hunter ... :)

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That thing is making mine look like a little piss cutter

Charlie quit your (https://hunting-washington.com/smf/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fbestsmileys.com%2Fcrying%2F15.gif&hash=80651eaf970b2f00ae917c8a91b1045a407b7207) Allready!!!!! If you would like I'll trade you for my bull and then you'll have a true pisscutter to whine about! :chuckle:
Title: Re: 390" 2008 Rifle Bull
Post by: huntnphool on October 24, 2008, 09:36:00 AM: :yeah:
Title: Re: 390" 2008 Rifle Bull
Post by: tmike on October 24, 2008, 09:39:49 AM: :yeah: +2
Title: Re: 390" 2008 Rifle Bull
Post by: MichaelJ on October 24, 2008, 09:41:30 AM: Quote from: M_ray on October 24, 2008, 09:32:40 AM
Great bull I wouldn't care of the score either! Congrats to the hunter ... :)

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That thing is making mine look like a little piss cutter

Charlie quit your (https://hunting-washington.com/smf/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fbestsmileys.com%2Fcrying%2F15.gif&hash=80651eaf970b2f00ae917c8a91b1045a407b7207) Allready!!!!! If you would like I'll trade you for my bull and then you'll have a true pisscutter to whine about! :chuckle:

Someones got score/envy.... ;)

Travis, I wouldn't doubt it lol!

There's some MONSTER bulls out of the BLUES this year, and remember NWhunters bull from last year? Crazy stuff! I'm just glad I got to be involved with one of them!

Michael
Title: Re: 390" 2008 Rifle Bull
Post by: bucklucky on October 24, 2008, 10:10:51 AM: Quote from: M_ray on October 24, 2008, 09:32:40 AM
Great bull I wouldn't care of the score either! Congrats to the hunter ... :)

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That thing is making mine look like a little piss cutter

Charlie quit your (https://hunting-washington.com/smf/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fbestsmileys.com%2Fcrying%2F15.gif&hash=80651eaf970b2f00ae917c8a91b1045a407b7207) Allready!!!!! If you would like I'll trade you for my bull and then you'll have a true pisscutter to whine about! :chuckle:

Thanks Mark , I needed that :chuckle:
Title: Re: 390" 2008 Rifle Bull
Post by: MuleySniper on October 24, 2008, 10:17:47 AM: I'm jealous!! What a toad.
MS
Title: Re: 390" 2008 Rifle Bull
Post by: firefighter4607 on October 24, 2008, 11:43:07 AM: Congrats to whom every shot that. That is a nice bull.. I thinking the water shed might not have as many big bulls in it this year. Looking at all the big bulls that have been taken so far this year.
Title: Re: 390" 2008 Rifle Bull
Post by: Ironhead on October 24, 2008, 12:33:36 PM: MASSSSIVE
Title: Re: 390" 2008 Rifle Bull
Post by: Slider on October 24, 2008, 08:14:14 PM: He is VERY BIG!!! Looks 390 to me!!!
Title: Re: 390" 2008 Rifle Bull
Post by: jackelope on October 24, 2008, 08:30:44 PM: with a bull like that, who the hell cares about deductions and scores...that thing is a friggin beast...anyone should be happy to kill a bull like that.
Title: Re: 390" 2008 Rifle Bull
Post by: bankwalker on October 24, 2008, 09:28:25 PM: man the blues are putting out some pigs this year. im curious to see how next season plays out. hopefully these big boys have passed on their seed
Title: Re: 390" 2008 Rifle Bull
Post by: SuperDave on October 24, 2008, 10:08:10 PM: Im puttin in for the blue's next year!!! :chuckle: Nice bull!
Title: Re: 390" 2008 Rifle Bull
Post by: PacificNWhunter on October 25, 2008, 06:40:47 PM: No matter what it scores....its a dandy!!
Title: Re: 390" 2008 Rifle Bull
Post by: Wea300mag on October 25, 2008, 06:49:09 PM: Quote from: PacificNWhunter on October 25, 2008, 06:40:47 PM
No matter what it scores....its a dandy!!

I agree with that and even more important, get the shooter signed up on here and have him tell the story of his hunt.
Title: Re: 390" 2008 Rifle Bull
Post by: TheHunt on October 26, 2008, 08:33:53 PM: Quote from: SuperDave on October 24, 2008, 10:08:10 PM
Im puttin in for the blue's next year!!! :chuckle: Nice bull!

You and 10,000 other people... You know the score!!! It is like winning the lottery.

Either way it is a nice bull