Tough crowd in here Great mature buck regardless of score. I would be happy to put that on my wall. Congrats!

JuneBug07 said:

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Tough crowd in here Great mature buck regardless of score. I would be happy to put that on my wall. Congrats!

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To be clear- no one has said it isn't a great buck, or worthy of trophy status. Everyone has admired the deer, deservedly so. Really unique rack, and thanks to the OP for sharing it!!!

It's just the 180" claim by the shooter's processor (not the OP) that raised a few eyebrows. I sincerely don't think anyone is trying to be a tough crowd.

I think this is mischaracterizing the thread a bit, to be honest. No one was poo-pooing on the thread just to be negative.

If the shooter didn't claim 180.5", and the OP didn't include that, it would not have come up. But since it was posted, people kindly wondered if it was correct. OP responded respectfully, and a discussion ensured. Opinions were shared, questions were asked, answers were ventured. This is healthy dialogue. No one was negative about the deer, shooter, or OP (who is just the messenger in all this).

cupofjoe04 said:

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I think this is mischaracterizing the thread a bit, to be honest. No one was poo-pooing on the thread just to be negative.

If the shooter didn't claim 180.5", and the OP didn't include that, it would not have come up. But since it was posted, people kindly wondered if it was correct. OP responded respectfully, and a discussion ensured. Opinions were shared, questions were asked, answers were ventured. This is healthy dialogue. No one was negative about the deer, shooter, or OP (who is just the messenger in all this).

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I wasn't offended by any of the discussion. You are correct I am just passing on what I was told. I haven't seen the deer anymore than the pictures I shared. However, I agree with you I thought it was a great discussion. Tandy and others have made very valuable points.