I often hear about 140 or 160, or 180 class deer and never am able to fully understand how that number is calculated. Only thing I can imagine is measuring the total length of main beams and then adding length of forks off the main, and somehow the diameter gets added in.
I am sure that I am not the only hunter that could use a little educating on this subject.

This is from the Boone & Crockett site, hope it helps.

http://www.boone-crockett.org/...pical+Whitetail+Deer

#1 reason 125 class bucks turn into 145 class bucks

incorrect addition....math


the outside spread and tip to tip do not get used in the score

The first link will help you the best.

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Originally posted by ted thorn:
#1 reason 125 class bucks turn into 145 class bucks

incorrect addition....math


the outside spread and tip to tip do not get used in the score

I'd say the #1 reason why bucks "grow" is because of ego and lies. Inch chasing tends to bring out the worst in many individuals and even clubs.

Even harder is hunting land with a request that you shoot only 125+, 150+ or whatever bucks. For those of us who do not count inches... it can be hard to know what is supposed to be a shooter. Much easier if told shoot any spikes or anything over 8 points.

I never measured any animal I have shot.It is immaterial as I derive my satisfaction from the hunt,who I hunt with, and eating the game.

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Originally posted by OLBIKER:
I never measured any animal I have shot.It is immaterial as I derive my satisfaction from the hunt,who I hunt with, and eating the game.

***My kinda guy