Post by: Pete112288 on November 20, 2020, 12:14:51 AM
I was hunting an "any deer" unit and was committed to shooting the first fork or better I saw. Well, I barely saw enough antler before I shot to know it was at least that. It wasnt till after the shot that I realized how big he was. Opposite of ground shrinkage, 3rd time thats happened to me.
Anyway, the taxi said I would probably be surprised at how much the mass will help the score in my case. All I can remember about that is between the eyeguards and the base it is about the size of my wrist if not a hair bigger. Cause I remember making that comparison several times when I still had it in my hands. Measuring around my wrist that would make his bases at least 7" around. Other than that I have a little bit of memory of the size of things from when I was fondling his rack.... (dont have too much fun with that statement guys, haha)
Based off of all that and these few pictures holding a tape up to it, I have a rough idea of where I think he might land. Gross might break the B&C minimum, but deductions would probably bring it down below it. Especially the difference between the G2s.
But there are a lot of guys on here that are better at this than me.
What do you think he will score? Gross? Net?
No matter the number, I still consider this a blacktail that if I never come close to topping I will never complain. I personally consider this guy a once in a lifetime blacktail for me.
Thanks!
Post by: Boss .300 winmag on November 20, 2020, 05:18:56 AM
Post by: boneaddict on November 20, 2020, 05:34:33 AM
I love the mass. Score isn’t everything. Cool buck!
Post by: Skyvalhunter on November 20, 2020, 05:40:41 AM
Post by: blackveltbowhunter on November 20, 2020, 06:00:31 AM
Bone is spot on. A 3 point BT or muley that makes BC is going to be an incredible deer. As in he wouldn't look real. Similar to a 5 point elk.
If throwing out guesses for kicks. I would say 110ish.
Post by: Karl Blanchard on November 20, 2020, 07:26:44 AM
To the OP, congrats on a great buck (for a blacktail :chuckle:).
I'm not really versed on BT head dimensions but id say that buck is somewhere around that 115-118" gross mark. 17" mass a side, 17" mains, 14" spread credit. Right side 1.5, 9, 7. Left side 1.5, 7, 7.
Ish :chuckle:
Post by: Sundance on November 20, 2020, 07:45:58 AM
Post by: Karl Blanchard on November 20, 2020, 07:49:38 AM
A solid 3x3 with eyeguards will make P&Y minimum all day, but is extremely difficult to make B&C minimum. Usually you need a good 4x4 with eyeguards to make B&C. Regardless it’s an awesome buck that you should be extremely proud of. I will say 110-115”fyi pope and young is for animals taken with archery equipment. This deer looks to have been taken with a rifle.
Post by: Sundance on November 20, 2020, 07:52:38 AM
A solid 3x3 with eyeguards will make P&Y minimum all day, but is extremely difficult to make B&C minimum. Usually you need a good 4x4 with eyeguards to make B&C. Regardless it’s an awesome buck that you should be extremely proud of. I will say 110-115”fyi pope and young is for animals taken with archery equipment. This deer looks to have been taken with a rifle.
Understood, I was just mentioning for reference that a rifle hunter should be aware that 3x3 blacktail will almost never make book, for an archery hunter it's more likely. I've taken several 3x3's and 4x3's with archery that gross well but either barely meet the mark or fall short for P&Y.
Post by: Karl Blanchard on November 20, 2020, 08:04:03 AM
Post by: boneaddict on November 20, 2020, 04:43:44 PM
(https://img.photobucket.com/albums/v47/boneaddict/bucks2/3point_zpstzdoossn.jpg)
Post by: full choke on November 20, 2020, 04:50:31 PM
Closest to book three that I can think of seeing. I’ve seen three three points that I remember being very memorable. As much as an eyeball pop pin, jaw dropper this guy is, (yes I know he is a Muley), he probably would still fall short.
(https://img.photobucket.com/albums/v47/boneaddict/bucks2/3point_zpstzdoossn.jpg)
Dude...
Post by: Backstrap on November 20, 2020, 04:57:24 PM
Post by: boneaddict on November 20, 2020, 05:15:05 PM
I have measured very few blackies.
Post by: Pinetar on November 20, 2020, 05:25:00 PM
Post by: Buckhunter24 on November 20, 2020, 05:56:22 PM
I wouldn't be concerned myself about what he scores. Its a very nice buck. Not a book buck but a nice one just the same. People get too wrapped up in scores instead of just being happy with the animal and meat. :twocents:
:yeah: that is a stud buck
Post by: trophyhunt on November 20, 2020, 06:53:11 PM
Post by: Sitka_Blacktail on November 20, 2020, 08:00:05 PM
Post by: Pete112288 on November 21, 2020, 09:18:32 AM
Post by: Dan-o on November 21, 2020, 10:27:14 AM
I'd be giddy too.
:tup: :tup:
Post by: Pete112288 on March 08, 2021, 10:13:30 PM
I measured him out a few times and give or take a few eighths I come up with about 125" gross and 120" net.
Since the sportsman's show seems to be happening this year, I am curious about taking it in to the head & horns booth or whatever to have them score it.
Anyone done that? Do I just stroll through the door with it in hand and take it to the booth or do I have to do something else?
Dont know if I will. Just thought it would be cool.
Post by: M_ray on March 08, 2021, 10:27:11 PM
Yeah I’ve done it a few times all you have to do is take it into the show and go to the s scorers table and you fill out a page with some info like name, date of kill, unit ect...
The you leave it and they used to give you a pass to get back in to pick it up. Not sure if they still do that or not.