pictures of 130 inch bucks
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From: Waterlooboy
28-Aug-11
I signed a lease today. Its the first time I've ever done one. I had to agree to shoot only 130" or above bucks and/or does.
Is it pretty easy to tell a 130 incher? The guy I leased the property from tells me just be patient and I will see them.
I guess I need to learn how to field judge antlers. Something I've never done before.
Do any of you have some pics of 130 class bucks?
From: MQQSE
28-Aug-11
From: ozarkmanp
28-Aug-11
140 inch gross....132 net....
From: bowhuntingfever
28-Aug-11
Right at 130.
From: Bountyhunter
28-Aug-11
A little over 135 in this picture before he broke his brow tines.
From: caribou77
28-Aug-11
Its funny what it takes to actually net 130. Those are some great bucks. I'd shoot them any day of the week.
From: caribou77
28-Aug-11
137 gross
From: caribou77
28-Aug-11
132 gross
From: guidermd
28-Aug-11
these are all definately in the solid 130 range. so many threads about "guess this score" that are just way off base with the estimates. these are very much on the money with the scores given. very nice deer guys, and thanks for posting them. the best way to judge a 130 buck is with your bow still hanging on the hook. if it is in your hand, your estimate will certainly be off. in life, when the buck is moving, air in his lungs, and approaching your stand, a 118 will look like a 140, so be careful. where is your lease?
From: Waterlooboy
28-Aug-11
This is going to be tougher than I thought :)
Seriously these are some nice bucks compared to where I'm used to hunting.
The owner told me as long as its close to 130 he'll let me slide. I'm cool on it though. My will power is strong.
From: Waterlooboy
28-Aug-11
Jackson cty MI.
Its nice and close to home so I should be able to hunt it quite a bit. Sharing it with some other people I've yet to meet. Probably kind of risky the way I entered into it. But the owner seems really cool and the property is located in a really good spot. I figure if everyone else is holding out for the 130 or better the hunting should be pretty cool.
From: hunt4em
28-Aug-11
131 gross
From: snapcrackpop
28-Aug-11
You asked. :-)
From: snapcrackpop
28-Aug-11
On the wall
From: JJJ
28-Aug-11
132"
From: Ben Farmer
29-Aug-11
The one on the left is 135 gross 126 2/8 net. Middle one is 141 gross and 129 6/8 net. One on the right is.....not a shooter on your lease...lol
From: W
29-Aug-11
134" gross, 129" net. My tip would be if he looks like a 130", don't shoot. If he looks like a 140"+, then shoot! A typical frame is not that hard to field score, if you have not gotten too excited. Just remember that tine length will really make the difference.
From: Knife2sharp
29-Aug-11
Most 8 pointers will not book, let alone make 130". For an 8 to make 130" it needs to be wide, tall and with good mass - atleast 3 years old. For an 8 the spread should be past the ear tips, and G2's and G3's should all be over 8", and the brow tines atleast 6". These scores alone will put it in the mid to upper 90's alone, then add on the mass measurments.
From: kellyharris
29-Aug-11
If I am correct this one scored 132???
From: tonyo6302
29-Aug-11
Official P & Y Score was 130 and change.
Before deductions it was 135 and change.
From: Dude
29-Aug-11
Knive hit a major point in that a 10 pointer will score 130 way quicker than an 8.
From: Keadog
29-Aug-11
131 and change, P&Y (I'm at work and can't remember x/8"). A 130" deer still looks pretty big to me.
From: PSUhoss
29-Aug-11
Here is another just over 130".
From: Ok Stick Slinger
29-Aug-11
this buck was 138 gross net was only 118 main frame 8. but he was 7 yrs old. This isnt his cape. i used it for a larger set of horns that i have becouse he was huge
From: Bowizard11
29-Aug-11
Here is one
From: roger
29-Aug-11
I am going to hunt a game farm this fall. But, I had to agree to shoot a buck in the 143 7/8" range.......Does anyone have a pic of one exactly that size? Thanks. Oh, almost forgot, that will need to be NET SCORE, not gross. He stated that I needed to account for shrinkage and discrepencies among various scoring officials, too. Thanks again.
From: longbeard
29-Aug-11
The pic submitted by PSUhoss is a great example of what Knife2sharp was trying to say...PSU's buck is wide and high but is "just over 130" because it is an 8 point...great buck PSU!!
From: Mike the Cheesehead
29-Aug-11
From: Mike the Cheesehead
29-Aug-11
From: caribou77
29-Aug-11
I would pay good money to have someone post a 143 7/8" net buck for Roger.....
From: Mike the Cheesehead
29-Aug-11
From: Mike the Cheesehead
29-Aug-11
This one grosses close to 140"
From: Bowfreak
29-Aug-11
130 1/8" net
From: Bountyhunter
29-Aug-11
LOL caribou77!! I would match your "good money" for video of someone snoopy-punching roger in the suckhole.
From: Phil Magistro
29-Aug-11
Like Knife2sharp said, it would take an exceptional 8 to make 130. Also remember that a buck's rack typically looks a lot bigger from the rear. Getting a couple of views will put the size in perspective.
Some not-so-hard-and-fast rules - look for the rack to extend past the ears. Look for the main beams to extend to the nose. Look for good tine length. A buck's ear will be about 7" long. You can use that for comparison on tine length.
From: leo17
29-Aug-11
This buck ended up netting 125 1/8 inches. hes a clean 8 and i thought for sure he was way more than that when I shot but it is true an eight has to be exceptional to be over 130.
Right off the bat an eight as compared to a 10 looses 2 tine measurements, 2 mass measurements and typically an 8 pt has shorter main beams than a 10 pt.
If this buck would have had 2 more tines at 3 inches in length he would have been in close to 140.
From: ROUGHCOUNTRY
29-Aug-11
Sorry, but you don't lose two mass measurements. They are taken half way between the G3 and end of main beam. If you kill a six point, you still get the four mass measurements per side. In that case, you divide the main beam into thirds from the G2.
For instance, if you see a giant eight-point main frame like this, you better shoot. This one grosses over 170 with 14" G2's and 6.5 inch bases along with 26 inch main beams.
From: GameEarGabe
29-Aug-11
From: leo17
29-Aug-11
yes but compared to a 10 point an eight pt has one less mass measurement per side.
however i do agree i will never let an 8pt like that walk ever
From: leo17
29-Aug-11
sorry guys. I got it wrong. You guys are right 4 mass measurements. for some reason I thought mass was measured between all tines
From: Waterlooboy
29-Aug-11
So what is the difference between gross and net? It looks like net is always less than gross. Am I okay as long as it grosses 130? It seems to me that grossing 130 even if it doesn't net 130 it would still be considered close.
Guess I'm going to have to talk to the owner some more about that.
Thanks for all the pics by the way. You guys have some really nice bucks!
From: HUNT MAN
29-Aug-11
I bet the owner does no what a true 130 looks like. A net 130 is a good deer anywhere in my book and that the one that counts.HUNT
From: Ben Farmer
30-Aug-11
Here you go Roger
He is 143 2/8 Net. You said "in the 143 7/8 range"....just make sure it is 5/8 bigger then this one:^)
From: W
30-Aug-11
Waterloo, I would talk to the landowner, but he probably is not asking you to deduct antler. He just wants 130 class which means gross. Gross is the total amount of antler before taking off for lack of perfection. Ben's buck above will deduct for having a ninth point.
From: 7mag
30-Aug-11
130" shot near Marshfield, Missouri on family farm.
From: Ward's Outfitters
31-Aug-11
you should ask for 130 inch trail camera pictures, this will help you alot.
From: Greg Kush
01-Sep-11
Here's one my son killed in December of 2009. 134 4/8 gross, 129 1/8 net.
From: Greg Kush
01-Sep-11
Another angle.
From: dg72A
01-Sep-11
Here`s one from last fall.............
From: JustinTBow8
01-Sep-11
Here is a 8pt my brother shot when it was still alive. Grossed 137.
From: JustinTBow8
01-Sep-11
From: JustinTBow8
01-Sep-11
From: Reflex
01-Sep-11
This one was 149" gross and 137" net
From: HAVOC
01-Sep-11
Roger, this one is 145" gross, 143 6/8" net Waterlooboy, remember if he has at least 10 points and any kind of tine length I think you'll make your 130", I'm no trophy hunter,the one pictured is my biggest and only one I ever had measured, so this info is coming from someone not very experienced in the large antler category, just got lucky once.
From: grizzlyadam
01-Sep-11
Mid 130's gross.
From: Lordsarcher
01-Sep-11
130 6/8
From: redtail
01-Sep-11
Here is a 127" net on the hoof just before I took him.
From: Jagermeister
01-Sep-11
Too many people seem to get tripped up with scoring deer on the hoof (myself included). Rather than set a minimum score or amount of points...maybe you could suggest that the landowner sets a general age requirement instead...such as mature bucks only (3.5yrs and older)?!
Sometimes it's better to shoot a 115 - 120" 4.5yr old than a 125" 2.5 yr old. No matter where you hunt, some bucks have more potential than others, and you'll never know if you don't let 'em grow.
From: wipy
01-Sep-11
ok far right netted 138 3/8 second in from right netted 144 7/8.
From: kellyharris
02-Sep-11
Here is one I shot last year scored 123 and some change.
Just because they are a 10 doesnt mean they will hit the 130 mark.
As you can tell spread is past the ears.
You need some mass and good tine length to make it there!
From: mark land
02-Sep-11
This one is a little over 120 gross and 6 1/2 y/o 28in neck, add some decent G-4's and you would have a 10pt 130 class deer. Remember most size restrictions are based on gross scoring not net, so you have some lee way, but as others have said, to make it with an 8pt would be 1 of the "binoculars not needed" deer but any decent 10pt should make it in most mid western areas.
From: Broadhead
04-Sep-11
It's harder to take a good book 8 pt but they're out there. This one grossed 153 even and netted 149 5/8. Of his g2s and 3s, the shortest is 10 4/8 and longest is 12. Tine length obviously means a lot!
From: Todd1700
05-Sep-11
131 gross
From: thewal2
05-Sep-11
bunch of bid deer pics wow!
From: MN Sky
16-Nov-15
137.5" gross
From: Fulldraw1972
16-Nov-15
This buck grossed 130 5/8". Where I hunt in Ne most 3.5 year olds that are 8 pointers are going to be around the mid 120's. This buck was a 4.5 year old.
From: Fulldraw1972
16-Nov-15
This buck grossed a little over 136 but only nets 125 ruffly. He is another 4.5 year old.
From: Fulldraw1972
16-Nov-15
This buck only grosses 124. A 3.5 year old.
From: Sage Buffalo
16-Nov-15
Waterloo: I would show the LO this thread and pics and see if this is what he was thinking or more in the 120" range.
I would actually see if you could make a deal around maturity - maybe bucks that are 4 1/2+ yo.
That way you may save a young buck who may be 130" and a year or two more could produce a great buck and maybe shoot a 125" buck that's 5 1/2 yo but will never get any better.
Either way, good luck!!!
From: IdyllwildArcher
16-Nov-15
Probably not a big reason to show the LO this thread since this went down 4 yrs ago.
From: MN Sky
16-Nov-15
I posted in this thread even though it was 4 years old above because before I went out hunting this year I was looking at it and I found it very helpful. It helped me judge the 10 pointer I posted above. I hope all of these magnificent pictures continue to help others looking to land a good buck in the future!
From: LYON
16-Nov-15
For a very rough on the hoof estimate on an average sized deer. Add the lengths of the G2, G3 and G4 (if present) multiply by 2 and add 95. So for instance, a buck comes in and you can see a 7" G2, a 6" G3 and a 3" G4. 7+6+3=16. 16x2=32. 32+95=127. It's very rough but a decent way to get an idea. The 95 accounts for mass, main beams, brows (G1) and inside spread.
From: skull
16-Nov-15
133
From: Gonzo
16-Nov-15
Most of these pictures are accurate for score but some must be using a very inaccurate tape measure or just flat out have no idea how to score...
From: SelwayArchery
16-Nov-15
Closer to 140, 139 3/8
From: deerman406
16-Nov-15
Hope this works, he nets 133"s He grosses a lot more.
From: Flumer
16-Nov-15
"Most of these pictures are accurate for score but some must be using a very inaccurate tape measure or just flat out have no idea how to score..."
Exactly what I was thinking. Really?
JHP
From: hawkeyegolfpro150+
16-Nov-15
Nets are for fish on deer like that deerman406. I know you worked hard for him and thats a stud! Congrats!
From: deerman406
16-Nov-15
Waterloo, I posted my pic. for you to show you how gross and net can be way different. As I posted this deer nets 133"s as a typical. He grosses over 165"s and has 7.25" base on left antler and over 6" base on right antler. You also cannot see two of his points in the pic because of the angle. 130" deer whether it is gross or net is a very nice deer most anywhere! Shawn
From: deerman406
16-Nov-15
Hawkeye, Thank You sir!!! Shawn
From: SelwayArchery
17-Nov-15
[IMG]http://i.imgur.com/aJx35l6.png[/IMG]
Just shy of 140
From: SelwayArchery
17-Nov-15
From: Gaur
17-Nov-15
not sure as I never scored him but the taxidermist thought around 130"
From: Gaur
17-Nov-15
front view
From: mattandersen
17-Nov-15
My biggest buck to date grossed 152" but will prob net in the 130's...It's already been said, I too think nets are for fishing! haha
From: 12yards
17-Nov-15
Very good pic mattanderson! Cool buck!
From: Sage Buffalo
17-Nov-15
I can't read since this started 4 years ago. Would love to know how this lease worked out anyway.
From: mattandersen
17-Nov-15
Thanks 12yards! I am extremely happy with him!
From: TC
17-Nov-15
Right at 130"
From: Keadog
17-Nov-15
130 6/8"
From: Keadog
17-Nov-15
135 2/8" but he did gross 161.
From: Keadog
17-Nov-15
Try again:
From: Knife2sharp
17-Nov-15
Just got this one on 11/8. Unofficial net score, 129" and some change. He grossed in the low 130's.
From: GF
17-Nov-15
So the long and short is that an 8-point would have to have you shaking in your pee-filled boots to have a really good shot at 130...
Right? Or am I oversimplifying?
I guess I'm happy I don't much care..... Tell ya one thing - there's not a buck on this page I'd give a pass to!
From: Shug
18-Nov-15
137 and 132
From: Shug
18-Nov-15
137 and 129
From: Shug
18-Nov-15
136 and 134
From: Shug
18-Nov-15
137 and 129
From: carcus
18-Nov-15
I haven't scored my deer for a while but I'm guessing this one to be 130's
From: bou'n08
18-Nov-15
The one on the left grossed 138" and netted 135 7/8 officially. The one on the right I never scored, it was a rifle kill taken in the same season
From: Don
18-Nov-15
Left to right, gross 127, 133, 125, ?,?.
From: Don
18-Nov-15
From: MoBowhunter
19-Nov-15
I haven't put a tape to him yet, but this one should be mid 130's gross.
From: steeler
19-Nov-15
From: steeler
19-Nov-15
There are lots of 8 pt. PY. Not many 8 pt. BC.
From: KJC
19-Nov-15
132 gross 129 7/8 net and the back legs of an elk.
From: Knife2sharp
19-Nov-15
I think by now Waterlooboy has a good sampling of 130ish bucks. So WLB, how is the hunt going this season? Have you seen or gotten a chance at a 130+" buck yet?
From: JLBSparks
19-Nov-15
Not scored, but close enough and 5/8".
-Joe
From: Turt
16-Jan-18
132” 8pt Alabama
From: stick n string
16-Jan-18
Lol
From: Sean D.
16-Jan-18
Wow! Thread is over 7 years old and still going.
From: Woods Walker
16-Jan-18
You can always tell a 130 incher......but you can't tell him much.
From: Shawn
16-Jan-18
This is not a good pic but he nets 127-1/8th. He may be the grandson of the other buck I posted. Same rack configuration. Shawn
From: IdyllwildArcher
17-Jan-18
Wow, I bet they are related Shawn, assuming it's from the same area. Very cool.
From: Shawn
17-Jan-18
Same stand one day apart I. Consecutive years.
From: Knight Archer
17-Jan-18
This one nets 130 P&Y even.
From: Thornton
17-Jan-18
I went to contribute to this thread and realized I had already done so 7 years ago lol
From: SILVERADO
18-Jan-18
Same buck better pic
Same buck better pic
132” buck from 2016.
From: SILVERADO
18-Jan-18
136” buck from 2010
From: SILVERADO
18-Jan-18
131” 2006
From: Rob in VT
21-Jan-18
126” gross.
From: Trippe
22-Jan-18
From: Trippe
22-Jan-18
From: LINK
22-Jan-18
Never ground checked this one but it’s the only 130” I have on my phone. I’d say he’s within a few inches of 130.
From: LINK
22-Jan-18
Pic
From: ahunter55
22-Jan-18
official measured-130 & change gross, 125 1/8 NET.
From: r-man
22-Jan-18
sure
