Scoring gurus: I have a semi-technical scoring question

So here's the antler in question:










And here's how I scored it:

H1 - 1.5"
H2 - 1.5"
H3 - 1.5"
H4 - 1.5"

For the H-measurement, I measured 1.5" circumference at the midpoint between the pedicle and the tip, and repeated that same measurement for H-2, 3 & 4.

G1 - 0
G2 - 0
G3 - 0
G4 - 0
G5 - 0
Abnormal Points - 0
Main Beam - 2.5"
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TOTAL = 8.5" Gross B&C

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Is this correct, or should I only be taking one H-measurement (resulting in a whopping gross score of 4")? Furthermore, did I take the H-measurement at the proper location?


Would the methodology differ at all between P&Y and B&C?

I want to make sure I give this monster shed every inch of credit that it deserves.




Here's an official score sheet. Maybe it will help shed some light on the issue:



Note that the tine length measurements include the words "if any," while the H-measurements merely specify the locations (i.e. Between the first and second points). If no such points exist, do you just repeat the H1 measurement 4 times over? Or do you just take the H-1 and stop there?

 

you can only score a point once

 

how in the hell do you find sheds like that! you definitely have your eyes trained well

 

I believe that's correct quick.

 

Is that gross or net?

 

heck dont bother with Net deductions we'll be calculating negatives!

however i guess that's about as typical as a shed can get!

 

Headstrong - are you saying that I didn't score this shed properly by using 4 identical circumference measurements?

Schultzy - I'm with you on this one (thinking that you are supposed to take 4 circumference measurements, even if the main beam has no tines).

Anyone wanna chime in? I could probably be convinced either way, but for now, I'm sticking with Schultzy.

 

I believe since that would be the main beam. You could score the length and 1 circumference.

 

As far as i know you always have 4 mass measurements. I'm just not sure if you take the same 4 measurements or keep moving half the distance to the end of the beam for your 4.

 

I agree with Steve.

 

Is that from a Chinese deer ? Hahahahaha.

 

You are correct in how you scored the antler.

 

Thanks fellas. I after I posted the score, I started second-guessing my measurement techniques...

Scott - I was waiting to hear from you on this one, because you've blogged about proper scoring methods, and I've learned a lot from reading your posts regarding the same.

What about this:

That seems quite reasonable, fats. Anybody have anything to add to this thought?

 

You use the same for all four measurements on a spike. Fork, H2, H3 and H4 are the same. Three point side, H3 and H4 are the same.

 

Thanks Dan.

So, if this guy had a matching side, with a 3" spread, he'd gross approximately (8.5" x 2) + 3" = 20"

Solid.

 

now that is some serious ground... growth???