What's this bull score?

Bwht4x4 · Aug 10, 2009

I've got a premium archery elk tag this year and I want to be sure I know what I'm looking at when I see a good bull. Below is a youtube link that someone (not me) posted and I'd like some help scoring this bull. My buddy and I are differing by almost 20 inches and I'd like the help of those on this site to see who is closest.

Thanks

gznokes · Aug 10, 2009

I enjoyed all 5 min 56 seconds of that video. What the story on how you got it? Is it your cattle ranch or something?

That bull is 360

LowCountryElk · Aug 10, 2009

365" +/- 5".

Bwht4x4 · Aug 10, 2009

I know nothing about the bull or video. I found it on youtube one day while browsing. I have no idea where it is either. Looks like it could be somewhere in NV, UT or AZ.

ktc · Aug 10, 2009

You will know a big bull when you see him. If you are dead set on a 350+ type of bull you will know it. If you try to convince yourself he is big he probably isnt. If you see him and all you know is he needs to die he will probably exceed 350. Look at lots of pictures with known scores then go have some fun.

Earlymorningpoker · Aug 10, 2009

I would say in the 350 range

maybe a shade lower, I would shoot him in a heart beat...any season, anywhere

Bwht4x4 · Aug 10, 2009

LAST EDITED ON Aug-10-09 AT 10:58PM (MST)[p]I'vr been watching every video I have religiously. I estimated the bull in the video at 360"+ while a buddy said smaller than 350. Glad to see other MM'ers are in agreement with me!

swbuckmaster · Aug 10, 2009

RE: I would say in the 350 range

I know it is hard to get all caught up in the scoring thing on a LE hunt. I know I would. if it were me I would just shoot one of the biggest bulls I scouted. then put a tap on him. in all reality most guys on these le units dont kill 350 plus bulls good luck hope you are one of the ones that do.

I think the bull in the clip goes 350 or higher.

Archery is a year round commitment!!

Randy11 · Aug 10, 2009

I would guess 355 or so.

cantkillathing · Aug 10, 2009

that is a good bull, I would put him around 350, but not 360.

ScottNM · Aug 11, 2009

352 is my score. A nice bull. One more year and he would be a world class bull probably in the 380s. imo

apollosmith · Aug 11, 2009

LAST EDITED ON Aug-11-09 AT 09:05AM (MST)[p]I'd guess 355-360. He has everything you want, but is maybe a bit low on mass. A fantastic bull!

BTW, what was your guess?

Bwht4x4 · Aug 11, 2009

I was leaning toward 360 to 365".

ibow4it2 · Aug 11, 2009

Great looking bull. I'd say he goes 355. Doesn't appear to be that heavy.

hunter03 · Aug 11, 2009

352 is what I come up with. Great looking bull.

fullcurl74 · Aug 11, 2009

The score shouldn't matter as much as it does to some. That being said, I'll guess the bull between 345 and 355.

mlycrzy · Aug 11, 2009

Nice bull. Not real heavy. I'd say 345-350. Definate shooter.

Verticalslope · Aug 11, 2009

He's a shooter. What more do you need. He is a little willow horned and would put on more mass in another year but I would still take him. Especially with a bow.

HiMtnHntr · Aug 11, 2009

Yeah, he's a shooter. I'd say he's right around 350".

BLooDTRaCKeR · Aug 11, 2009

solid 350 bull (short 3rd's) Nice bull, I'd have to drop him if given the chance, but not with a premium tag.

AWHOLELOTTABULL · Aug 11, 2009

Probably closer to 360 than 350. His 2cnds and 3rds hurt him and he lacks a little mass. He's a good looking bull though. He's dead where I hunt!

It's always an adventure!!!
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huntin100 · Aug 12, 2009

Good width and beam length. Good 5ths. Ave 4ths. Weaker 2nds and 3rds. Less than ave mass. Beatiful bull. 350-360 my guess. A shooter bull with a archery tag, unless you have shot many bigger. Score isn't everything. If you like it shoot it. It's 70 inches above P&Y book. Good luck.

stealth_archer · Aug 12, 2009

I think the 3rds are a bit weak, but he is probably a 350 bull. It also looks like there may have been a 7th point on the one side......

Great bull thanks for the clip....

c3 · Aug 13, 2009

I don't know how all you guys score, but here's my numbers on him. I think his spread and length more than make up for the weak 3rds.

G1 - 20
G2 - 16
G3 - 13
G4 - 22
G5 - 17
Mass 25
Beam 50
Spread 44

For 370

Please let us know when he hits the dirt

Cheers,
Pete