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Show us your non typicals - I am sure some more have been shot since 2009
13 September 2009, 22:23
Mike_DettorreShow us your non typicals - I am sure some more have been shot since 2009
I shot this non typical muley on Catalina Island in around 2004, I believe.
Right side while having elongated main beam and short tines has a somewhat typical shape.
Left side is two large knife blades and a small pointed stub coming out of the skull.
Had to convince the guide to let me shoot him.
Let's see your non-typicals
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What I have learned on AR, since 2001:
1. The proper answer to: Where is the best place in town to get a steak dinner? is…You should go to Mel's Diner and get the fried chicken.
2. Big game animals can tell the difference between .015 of an inch in diameter, 15 grains of bullet weight, and 150 fps.
3. There is a difference in the performance of two identical projectiles launched at the same velocity if they came from different cartridges.
4. While a double rifle is the perfect DGR, every 375HH bolt gun needs to be modified to carry at least 5 down.
5. While a floor plate and detachable box magazine both use a mechanical latch, only the floor plate latch is reliable. Disregard the fact that every modern military rifle uses a detachable box magazine.
6. The Remington 700 is unreliable regardless of the fact it is the basis of the USMC M40 sniper rifle for 40+ years with no changes to the receiver or extractor and is the choice of more military and law enforcement sniper units than any other rifle.
7. PF actions are not suitable for a DGR and it is irrelevant that the M1, M14, M16, & AK47 which were designed for hunting men that can shoot back are all PF actions.
8. 95 deg F in Africa is different than 95 deg F in TX or CA and that is why you must worry about ammunition temperature in Africa (even though most safaris take place in winter) but not in TX or in CA.
9. The size of a ding in a gun's finish doesn't matter, what matters is whether it’s a safe ding or not.
10. 1 in a row is a trend, 2 in a row is statistically significant, and 3 in a row is an irrefutable fact.
11. Never buy a WSM or RCM cartridge for a safari rifle or your go to rifle in the USA because if they lose your ammo you can't find replacement ammo but don't worry 280 Rem, 338-06, 35 Whelen, and all Weatherby cartridges abound in Africa and back country stores.
12. A well hit animal can run 75 yds. in the open and suddenly drop with no initial blood trail, but the one I shot from 200 yds. away that ran 10 yds. and disappeared into a thicket and was not found was lost because the bullet penciled thru. I am 100% certain of this even though I have no physical evidence.
13. A 300 Win Mag is a 500 yard elk cartridge but a 308 Win is not a 300 yard elk cartridge even though the same bullet is travelling at the same velocity at those respective distances.
14 September 2009, 07:14
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17 September 2009, 16:50
philny1Taken in 07, western NY buck. Kickers make him an 11pt--22½ spread
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17 September 2009, 18:41
chilcotin hillbillyTook this guy in 2004. that extra point is a completely separate antler. 16 1/2" long
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17 September 2009, 20:51
Sevensquote:
Originally posted by chilcotin hillbilly:
Took this guy in 2004. that extra point is a completely separate antler. 16 1/2" long
That's one nice looking buck!
21 September 2009, 04:03
Mike_Dettorregreat looking deer to the both of you
MikeLegistine actu quod scripsi?
Never under estimate the internet community's ability to reply to your post with their personal rant about their tangentially related, single occurrence issue.
What I have learned on AR, since 2001:
1. The proper answer to: Where is the best place in town to get a steak dinner? is…You should go to Mel's Diner and get the fried chicken.
2. Big game animals can tell the difference between .015 of an inch in diameter, 15 grains of bullet weight, and 150 fps.
3. There is a difference in the performance of two identical projectiles launched at the same velocity if they came from different cartridges.
4. While a double rifle is the perfect DGR, every 375HH bolt gun needs to be modified to carry at least 5 down.
5. While a floor plate and detachable box magazine both use a mechanical latch, only the floor plate latch is reliable. Disregard the fact that every modern military rifle uses a detachable box magazine.
6. The Remington 700 is unreliable regardless of the fact it is the basis of the USMC M40 sniper rifle for 40+ years with no changes to the receiver or extractor and is the choice of more military and law enforcement sniper units than any other rifle.
7. PF actions are not suitable for a DGR and it is irrelevant that the M1, M14, M16, & AK47 which were designed for hunting men that can shoot back are all PF actions.
8. 95 deg F in Africa is different than 95 deg F in TX or CA and that is why you must worry about ammunition temperature in Africa (even though most safaris take place in winter) but not in TX or in CA.
9. The size of a ding in a gun's finish doesn't matter, what matters is whether it’s a safe ding or not.
10. 1 in a row is a trend, 2 in a row is statistically significant, and 3 in a row is an irrefutable fact.
11. Never buy a WSM or RCM cartridge for a safari rifle or your go to rifle in the USA because if they lose your ammo you can't find replacement ammo but don't worry 280 Rem, 338-06, 35 Whelen, and all Weatherby cartridges abound in Africa and back country stores.
12. A well hit animal can run 75 yds. in the open and suddenly drop with no initial blood trail, but the one I shot from 200 yds. away that ran 10 yds. and disappeared into a thicket and was not found was lost because the bullet penciled thru. I am 100% certain of this even though I have no physical evidence.
13. A 300 Win Mag is a 500 yard elk cartridge but a 308 Win is not a 300 yard elk cartridge even though the same bullet is travelling at the same velocity at those respective distances.
21 September 2009, 04:57
Aspen Hill AdventuresAll of them are nice! I have never seen a non-typical afield. But then again, I have not run across a lot of bucks either.
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21 September 2009, 22:52
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21 September 2009, 22:54
edholumHere is a buck my dad shot two years ago on our property. I think it qualifies as a non-typical

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21 September 2009, 23:05
SevenxbjtEd,
What did that buck score?
21 September 2009, 23:08
HKMEdholum that is beyond neat.
22 September 2009, 00:20
Kamo Gariquote:
Originally posted by Aspen Hill Adventures:
All of them are nice! I have never seen a non-typical afield. But then again, I have not run across a lot of bucks either.
HA! You and me both, lady.

Some great animals shown.
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22 September 2009, 00:34
Wendell ReichEdholum, ummmm, yes, I believe that would qualify.
chilcotin hillbilly That's definitely a cool non typical! He is a big deer even without the extra antler.
Two super nice bucks.
22 September 2009, 00:50
chilcotin hillbillyquote:
Originally posted by Wendell Reich:
Edholum, ummmm, yes, I believe that would qualify.
chilcotin hillbilly That's definitely a cool non typical! He is a big deer even without the extra antler.
Two super nice bucks.
Wendell, the beauty of this buck was I got him within 100 yards of my property. I was seeing his tracks everyday and finally caught up to him just at dusk one night.
Doug McMann
www.skinnercreekhunts.comph# 250-476-1288
Fax # 250-476-1288
PO Box 27
Tatlayoko Lake, BC
Canada
V0L 1W0
email skinnercreek@telus.net
22 September 2009, 05:17
Jeff SullivanHere is a buck that I got a few Camtrakker pictures and then lucked up on while riding my 4 wheeler.
22 September 2009, 05:21
Jeff SullivanHere is my 2004 Oklahoma muzzleloader buck.
27 September 2009, 18:22
IanFWell, here are a few from over the pond.
Firstly the Roe Bucks, really small pretty deer that normally provide a 3 aside typical. The Jap Sika was one we had watched for a season when his RH antler actually turned downwards to look like a Swastika from the front.
Then Little Jo caught up with him!

One very happy little lady!
Rgds
Ian

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30 November 2014, 20:29
Mike_DettorreI want to see the new ones taken since 2009....
MikeLegistine actu quod scripsi?
Never under estimate the internet community's ability to reply to your post with their personal rant about their tangentially related, single occurrence issue.
What I have learned on AR, since 2001:
1. The proper answer to: Where is the best place in town to get a steak dinner? is…You should go to Mel's Diner and get the fried chicken.
2. Big game animals can tell the difference between .015 of an inch in diameter, 15 grains of bullet weight, and 150 fps.
3. There is a difference in the performance of two identical projectiles launched at the same velocity if they came from different cartridges.
4. While a double rifle is the perfect DGR, every 375HH bolt gun needs to be modified to carry at least 5 down.
5. While a floor plate and detachable box magazine both use a mechanical latch, only the floor plate latch is reliable. Disregard the fact that every modern military rifle uses a detachable box magazine.
6. The Remington 700 is unreliable regardless of the fact it is the basis of the USMC M40 sniper rifle for 40+ years with no changes to the receiver or extractor and is the choice of more military and law enforcement sniper units than any other rifle.
7. PF actions are not suitable for a DGR and it is irrelevant that the M1, M14, M16, & AK47 which were designed for hunting men that can shoot back are all PF actions.
8. 95 deg F in Africa is different than 95 deg F in TX or CA and that is why you must worry about ammunition temperature in Africa (even though most safaris take place in winter) but not in TX or in CA.
9. The size of a ding in a gun's finish doesn't matter, what matters is whether it’s a safe ding or not.
10. 1 in a row is a trend, 2 in a row is statistically significant, and 3 in a row is an irrefutable fact.
11. Never buy a WSM or RCM cartridge for a safari rifle or your go to rifle in the USA because if they lose your ammo you can't find replacement ammo but don't worry 280 Rem, 338-06, 35 Whelen, and all Weatherby cartridges abound in Africa and back country stores.
12. A well hit animal can run 75 yds. in the open and suddenly drop with no initial blood trail, but the one I shot from 200 yds. away that ran 10 yds. and disappeared into a thicket and was not found was lost because the bullet penciled thru. I am 100% certain of this even though I have no physical evidence.
13. A 300 Win Mag is a 500 yard elk cartridge but a 308 Win is not a 300 yard elk cartridge even though the same bullet is travelling at the same velocity at those respective distances.
30 November 2014, 21:13
ted thornNot a big guy but he is heavily palmated
My wife killed him in 2012 Mizzou M/L season
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30 November 2014, 21:25
ted thornThis one has a 3rd antler
Kinda hard to see the drop tine on the one in my right hand because of my gut
He also has a f-d up base and a healed broken skull
I took these pictures at close range in the Raton NM area with a cow elk tag in my pocket
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01 December 2014, 00:47
Mike_DettorreI took this one some time ago...don't remember when...
Another Catalina Island non-typical.
MikeLegistine actu quod scripsi?
Never under estimate the internet community's ability to reply to your post with their personal rant about their tangentially related, single occurrence issue.
What I have learned on AR, since 2001:
1. The proper answer to: Where is the best place in town to get a steak dinner? is…You should go to Mel's Diner and get the fried chicken.
2. Big game animals can tell the difference between .015 of an inch in diameter, 15 grains of bullet weight, and 150 fps.
3. There is a difference in the performance of two identical projectiles launched at the same velocity if they came from different cartridges.
4. While a double rifle is the perfect DGR, every 375HH bolt gun needs to be modified to carry at least 5 down.
5. While a floor plate and detachable box magazine both use a mechanical latch, only the floor plate latch is reliable. Disregard the fact that every modern military rifle uses a detachable box magazine.
6. The Remington 700 is unreliable regardless of the fact it is the basis of the USMC M40 sniper rifle for 40+ years with no changes to the receiver or extractor and is the choice of more military and law enforcement sniper units than any other rifle.
7. PF actions are not suitable for a DGR and it is irrelevant that the M1, M14, M16, & AK47 which were designed for hunting men that can shoot back are all PF actions.
8. 95 deg F in Africa is different than 95 deg F in TX or CA and that is why you must worry about ammunition temperature in Africa (even though most safaris take place in winter) but not in TX or in CA.
9. The size of a ding in a gun's finish doesn't matter, what matters is whether it’s a safe ding or not.
10. 1 in a row is a trend, 2 in a row is statistically significant, and 3 in a row is an irrefutable fact.
11. Never buy a WSM or RCM cartridge for a safari rifle or your go to rifle in the USA because if they lose your ammo you can't find replacement ammo but don't worry 280 Rem, 338-06, 35 Whelen, and all Weatherby cartridges abound in Africa and back country stores.
12. A well hit animal can run 75 yds. in the open and suddenly drop with no initial blood trail, but the one I shot from 200 yds. away that ran 10 yds. and disappeared into a thicket and was not found was lost because the bullet penciled thru. I am 100% certain of this even though I have no physical evidence.
13. A 300 Win Mag is a 500 yard elk cartridge but a 308 Win is not a 300 yard elk cartridge even though the same bullet is travelling at the same velocity at those respective distances.
01 December 2014, 19:35
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01 December 2014, 21:26
Randy RoutierNothing outrageous but a big white tail with a couple stickers that a client got with us this year.
01 December 2014, 21:36
Randy RoutierLive on the hoof from this year. A young buck with some potential to be a non-typical.
01 December 2014, 21:42
Randy RoutierAnother young buck on the hoof that might grow into a nontypical with the split tine.
02 December 2014, 04:01
thecanadianBy far not the largest whitetail on the forum but its not a bad public land buck.
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02 December 2014, 20:04
Mike_DettorreAnn,
It was actually your deer that inspire me to bring this topic to the top.
MikeLegistine actu quod scripsi?
Never under estimate the internet community's ability to reply to your post with their personal rant about their tangentially related, single occurrence issue.
What I have learned on AR, since 2001:
1. The proper answer to: Where is the best place in town to get a steak dinner? is…You should go to Mel's Diner and get the fried chicken.
2. Big game animals can tell the difference between .015 of an inch in diameter, 15 grains of bullet weight, and 150 fps.
3. There is a difference in the performance of two identical projectiles launched at the same velocity if they came from different cartridges.
4. While a double rifle is the perfect DGR, every 375HH bolt gun needs to be modified to carry at least 5 down.
5. While a floor plate and detachable box magazine both use a mechanical latch, only the floor plate latch is reliable. Disregard the fact that every modern military rifle uses a detachable box magazine.
6. The Remington 700 is unreliable regardless of the fact it is the basis of the USMC M40 sniper rifle for 40+ years with no changes to the receiver or extractor and is the choice of more military and law enforcement sniper units than any other rifle.
7. PF actions are not suitable for a DGR and it is irrelevant that the M1, M14, M16, & AK47 which were designed for hunting men that can shoot back are all PF actions.
8. 95 deg F in Africa is different than 95 deg F in TX or CA and that is why you must worry about ammunition temperature in Africa (even though most safaris take place in winter) but not in TX or in CA.
9. The size of a ding in a gun's finish doesn't matter, what matters is whether it’s a safe ding or not.
10. 1 in a row is a trend, 2 in a row is statistically significant, and 3 in a row is an irrefutable fact.
11. Never buy a WSM or RCM cartridge for a safari rifle or your go to rifle in the USA because if they lose your ammo you can't find replacement ammo but don't worry 280 Rem, 338-06, 35 Whelen, and all Weatherby cartridges abound in Africa and back country stores.
12. A well hit animal can run 75 yds. in the open and suddenly drop with no initial blood trail, but the one I shot from 200 yds. away that ran 10 yds. and disappeared into a thicket and was not found was lost because the bullet penciled thru. I am 100% certain of this even though I have no physical evidence.
13. A 300 Win Mag is a 500 yard elk cartridge but a 308 Win is not a 300 yard elk cartridge even though the same bullet is travelling at the same velocity at those respective distances.
02 December 2014, 20:26
Aspen Hill AdventuresWhy thank you, Mike! That buck definitely had serious damage to his left back leg to make the right side antler bizzare. I do believe the big drop tine off his left side is a genetic thing and I hope that has been passed on to the herd.
~Ann
03 December 2014, 07:30
CrazyhorseconsultingNot mine but the son of a friend. He shot this buck on a place they own in southwest Young county. It had 11 countable points and 2 or 3 additional bumps.
The big deal however was that this animal was still in velvet. It was killed the Monday before Thanksgiving.
Even the rocks don't last forever.
04 December 2014, 00:06
AB Joint Outfittersquote:
Originally posted by ted thorn:
OH MAN!!! I bet you were about to die with no mule deer tag in your pocket! I think that is my favorite mule deer I've seen!
So... when is the trip back planned?
AB
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04 December 2014, 18:51
Greg Brownlee2011 Oklahoma whitetail
Biggest whitetail - Kansas 2007:
05 December 2014, 01:16
woodsieHere's drop tine. I shot him opening day of bow season in 2013 here in Maryland
Thanks for letting me share.
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05 December 2014, 04:50
craigsterNot as non-typical as others, but it's a fork by five mulie, with some palmating on the five side. Never seen one before, and neither have the many other guys I've talked to.
05 December 2014, 05:03
CrazyhorseconsultingReally unique rack.

Even the rocks don't last forever.
05 December 2014, 08:30
GrenadierThis would make the ideal hat and coat rack:
quote:
Originally posted by IanF:
Ian
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