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What Do You Consider A BIG Buck?

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What Do You Consider A BIG Buck?

  1. Under 120"

    9 vote(s)
    5.6%

  2. 120"-130"

    33 vote(s)
    20.6%

  3. 130"-140"

    30 vote(s)
    18.8%

  4. 140"-150"

    52 vote(s)
    32.5%

  5. 150"-160"

    33 vote(s)
    20.6%

  6. 160"-170"

    22 vote(s)
    13.8%

  7. 170"-180"

    11 vote(s)
    6.9%

  8. 180"-200"

    9 vote(s)
    5.6%

  9. Over 200"

    8 vote(s)
    5.0%
Multiple votes are allowed.
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  1. cmonsta

    cmonsta Grizzled Veteran

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    So much goes into it...so I had a hard time picking. I voted 120+, but it depends on a lot!
     
    cmonsta, Jun 22, 2014
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  3. ridgehunter70

    ridgehunter70 Weekend Warrior

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    Here is what I consider a big buck. [​IMG][​IMG]
     
    ridgehunter70, Aug 20, 2014
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  4. Lastoneout

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    150" + pretty sure I've never seen one from the stand. When I get the chance to kill one I'll be in heaven.

    Right now anything 125ish"+ that happens to walk past is getting an arrow.

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    Lastoneout, Aug 20, 2014
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  5. tynimiller

    tynimiller Legendary Woodsman

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    Not trying to be rude because that thing is an awesome buck and I'd shoot everyday...but there have been tons of bow kills from KY bigger...no offense but do you pay attention to deer news from your state?

    Buckmasters > Big Buck Central > BTR > Detail

    Buckmasters > Big Buck Central > BTR > Detail

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    Buckmasters > Big Buck Central > BTR > Detail

    Buckmasters > Big Buck Central > BTR > Detail

    And that is just the around 200" gross with bows.
     
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    tynimiller, Aug 20, 2014
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  6. ridgehunter70

    ridgehunter70 Weekend Warrior

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    I know but im talking about biggest 8ptrs. once again im not (claiming) mine is the biggest still, but it was as to date when I killed it.
     
    ridgehunter70, Aug 20, 2014
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  7. ridgehunter70

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    Should have been more clear about my 8ptr.
     
    ridgehunter70, Aug 20, 2014
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  8. tynimiller

    tynimiller Legendary Woodsman

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    Oh, I got ya now. It is a stud.
     
    tynimiller, Aug 20, 2014
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  9. ridgehunter70

    ridgehunter70 Weekend Warrior

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    Thanks and like I said, im sure by now there has been a bigger bow kill 8ptr.
     
    ridgehunter70, Aug 20, 2014
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  10. tynimiller

    tynimiller Legendary Woodsman

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    Biggest one that sight has for KY with bow is this one:

    Buckmasters > Big Buck Central > BTR > Detail

    159 7/8 gross (Wish they had a picture)...only two 8's listed were bigger than 160 and both were gun kills. Impressive to say the least. Obviously not everyone reports their kills to Buckmasters but still...to hit 150 as an 8-pointer is studly.
     
    tynimiller, Aug 20, 2014
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  11. TwoBucks

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    I looked at the scoring card, just think if that 8 had 6 inch brows and a 20 inch spread and a half inch more mass! woulda hit almost 175 then and those things aren't even unrealistic!
     
    TwoBucks, Aug 20, 2014
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    I would say anything over 160 for me. My goal is to get one at least 176 inches. NC State Record Typical with a bow is a little over 174. :tu:
     
    SharpEyeSam, Aug 20, 2014
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  13. TwoBucks

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    Doubtful that its a bow kill but this was an 8ptr that was taken illegally in MN and is now a shoulder mount display for the MN Wall of Shame... I saw it in person last weekend at our county fari.. green grossed at 185... 16562_big.jpg
     
    TwoBucks, Aug 20, 2014
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    Sota Legendary Woodsman

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    I can't go by measurement I have never measured a rack, I know big when I see it. You know that feeling when you see a rack and say woah that's big
     
    Sota, Aug 20, 2014
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  15. Lastoneout

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    Ya I like to get eyes on them via dlc covert cams or my vortex optics too


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    Lastoneout, Aug 20, 2014
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  16. palmettoyounggun

    palmettoyounggun Weekend Warrior

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    Around here a big buck is anything over 100". A typical only has to score 125 to be in the state record books. Anything 130+ is a freak of nature.
     
    palmettoyounggun, Aug 20, 2014
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  17. Bronson

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    Ft. Knox?

     
    Bronson, Aug 20, 2014
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  18. ridgehunter70

    ridgehunter70 Weekend Warrior

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    No I have access to 3000 acres of private land in south central ky
     
    ridgehunter70, Aug 20, 2014
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  19. Fisherman19

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    Any of these. But the front 8 pt for sure



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    Fisherman19, Aug 20, 2014
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  20. SparrowHawk

    SparrowHawk Die Hard Bowhunter

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    140+ is BIG to me, 120+ still a shooter around here!
     
    SparrowHawk, Aug 20, 2014
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  21. patinthehat

    patinthehat Die Hard Bowhunter

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    I chose 140"+. Down here a nice buck is 120s 130s. big bucks get up to the 140s.
     
    patinthehat, Aug 20, 2014
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