Ilbowman Posted October 30, 2010 Report Share Posted October 30, 2010 I would like to say I killed a giant but its also nice to share a pic of one your good friends kills! My buddy Mike has to be the luckiest hunter the last 2 seasons!! Last year he killed a 160 and a 180 out of the same stand on back to back days! Well even though this buck you are about to see is not a 180, he still is a giant 8 with both brows split!! So once again Mike and his lucky golden horseshoe that is stuck way up u know where strikes again!!!!! We have little bet that I say the buck wont go over 155 and he thinks it will score 165.. This buck is huge by all means but its really hard to get a main frame 8 to score in the 150's or 160's, but you never know!!! Ryan Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hoosierhunter Posted October 30, 2010 Report Share Posted October 30, 2010 I think you got a 150's on your hands for sure. A rule of thumb is to take a bucks on side multiple it by two and add 100 to his score and that's what he is. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ilbowman Posted October 30, 2010 Author Report Share Posted October 30, 2010 I think your right... I will get some nice cold beverages if I win the bet!! lol :cell: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stcif Posted October 30, 2010 Report Share Posted October 30, 2010 Wow nice buck. He's a 10 pointer to me! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
msman825 Posted October 31, 2010 Report Share Posted October 31, 2010 it does not matter score , thats just a very nice shooter no matter what score, congrats Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AceArcher Posted October 31, 2010 Report Share Posted October 31, 2010 That is one good deer. Your buddy must be doing something right. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shawn Posted November 1, 2010 Report Share Posted November 1, 2010 Congrats to your friend. Awesome buck no matter the score Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dbHunterNY Posted November 1, 2010 Report Share Posted November 1, 2010 bigger than anything I've seen around here. Congrats! Regardless of where it is 150-160s is a great buck, especially with a main frame 8. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
abear491 Posted November 1, 2010 Report Share Posted November 1, 2010 either way wouldn't have hesitated at all. It would have been smoke city Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ilbowman Posted November 1, 2010 Author Report Share Posted November 1, 2010 When he first called me after he shot it and said it made his 180 look small I thought he was joking!! Sometimes score doesn't mean everthing and in this case everybody is right on!! His 180 was not even as impressive as this buck because of the character of the main beams and the split brows. Good luck to everyone as this next few weeks should be the best of the year!! Ryan Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rhino Posted November 1, 2010 Report Share Posted November 1, 2010 Great Buck!!! Congrats to Mike Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
toddyboman Posted November 1, 2010 Report Share Posted November 1, 2010 great look 8!! Congrats to your buddy! Didn't you post something last year about this guy too...... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ilbowman Posted November 1, 2010 Author Report Share Posted November 1, 2010 Todd, Sure did! a 160 and a 180 out of the same stand back to back days!! He is the luckiest hunter I know! I will say the property he killed this buck atleast 3 or 4 more bucks on it that will just as nice if not better. If you have heard of the golden triangle here in West Central Illinois than you will understand when I say the "best area in the state" and he is right in the middle of it!! I have hunted this property with him before and although I have not killed a giant out there I have seen a bunch at a distance that are chokers. it has everything you need to grow big bucks. Big cedar thicket for bedding, corn, beans, clover, water(creek and 2 ponds) big oak flats with acorns and rolling hills thru it.. Its a dream property. Ryan Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bloodtrails Posted November 2, 2010 Report Share Posted November 2, 2010 :gunsmilie::flex: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
toddyboman Posted November 2, 2010 Report Share Posted November 2, 2010 Todd, If you have heard of the golden triangle here in West Central Illinois than you will understand when I say the "best area in the state" and he is right in the middle of it!! I live about 30 minutes from Quincy IL area yeah I have heard of this area...... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ruttinbuc Posted November 2, 2010 Report Share Posted November 2, 2010 He has a golden spot within that golden triangle for sure, Ryan. Congrats to your buddy. Great deer! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MonsterBuck48 Posted November 2, 2010 Report Share Posted November 2, 2010 id be jealous of him too heck im jealous of my hunting buddies killing does while im over here in japan for the past two years. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ilbowman Posted November 2, 2010 Author Report Share Posted November 2, 2010 Monstorbuck48, I may not be jealous of you being deployed to japan but i sure am proud that service men and women like you work your tail off protecting our country and freedom!! So I the next deer I kill will be dedicated to all service men and women!!! So I hope its soon!! Hopefully your tour ends soon and you can get home to ohio and hop in a stand and kill a giant but until then THANK YOU!!! Ryan Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ilbowman Posted November 2, 2010 Author Report Share Posted November 2, 2010 Todd, I noticed that you were from ne missouri... Mike takes his deer to a taxidermist near Hannibal, Mo and when he called and told him he a big one for him the taxidermist told " I bet its not as big as the one that just got droped off" and when mike asked how big the guy said "oh I dont know around 211 rough scored!!!!! :jaw: So you guys have some giants running round over there too. I also have another friend from NE Missouri that shot a 15 pt 190!! The pic of that one is hard to tell if its a 190 but its still a giant with a ton of mass. I bet the bases are 10 inches around!! Good luck over there on the fenced in side of the river!! lol j/k Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chaseasl Posted November 2, 2010 Report Share Posted November 2, 2010 very nice Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jorden Posted November 3, 2010 Report Share Posted November 3, 2010 That is a brute! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WvBowhunterKE Posted November 3, 2010 Report Share Posted November 3, 2010 We need some bucks like that around here in WV Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stinger-Hunter Posted November 3, 2010 Report Share Posted November 3, 2010 Jesus Crimeny!! That thing is huge. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
the one Posted November 3, 2010 Report Share Posted November 3, 2010 nice deer Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hoosierhunter Posted November 4, 2010 Report Share Posted November 4, 2010 Well I want to know if this buck broke the 160 mark?????? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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