Which would you take?

[Founder]

I just added NEW photos to our Photo Tours section of the site. A bunch of giant bucks by Peter Eades and big bulls by Edward Snow. Take a look. Pretty cool.

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Let me set the scene.........it's the 3rd day of a 7 day highcountry hunt in Colorado. The area is known to produce some whoppers, but the first two days of your hunt, you saw only lots of other hunters and a handful of smaller bucks. You made only one scouting trip during the summer and it sucked as few bucks were found. No other scouting cause your time off work is limited.
So, day three of the hunt you got up early and hiked for 2 hours before light to reach a high ridge that looked promising from a far ridge 3 miles away.
As it becomes light, you spot these two bucks below feeding along the edge of some thick pines just 250 yards below you. You can easily make the shot.
You know other hunters are likely going to be in the area. Time is running short.

Do you shoot? Or pass?
If shooting, which one you aiming for?

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Brian Latturner
MonsterMuleys.com

 

[woodruffhunter]

Very tough decision to make, on which one to shoot. I'll go with number 2!

 

[desertbonehunter]

the 1st buck would be on the ground..

 

[appleman]

Pass---plenty of time left and both need an xtra years growth for a big high country buck.

 

[eldorado]

Can't go wrong with either buck, but in the end I would go with buck #2.

Eldorado

 

[sageadvice]

I love the typical frame on buck #1. Though i might feel like there are bigger, maybe even the buck of a lifetime that i always wanted out there someplace close by, i don't think i'd give it much of a second thought as he is just too good, too nice a buck to pass on.

Booom-kaa-plop, Big buck #1 down Baby!! Yahooo!!

Good thread Founder, Thanks!!

Joey



"It's all about knowing what your firearms practical limitations are and combining that with your own personal limitations!"

 

[rmanwill]

I would hope I could watch and hunt on, but if not #2.

 

[DoeNob]

I know 2 will probably outscore #1, but I like his look better. #1 down, keep scouting the rest of the time, hope to draw the tag again in the future.

 

[YELUM]

Boom on buck 1. Even 1st day.

Yelum

 

[Stubaby]

#2...although his cape is ugly. He looks like one of those crappy mounts from the 70's standing there......I love in-lines!!!

"That's a special feeling, Lloyd"

 

[kawboy]

Number 2, but I would prolly miss either one


I'll tell you who it was . . . it was that D@MN Sasquatch!

 

[HiMtnHntr]

Whichever buck gave me the best shot.

 

[hogg_65]

Warrior Buck # 1. U won't find a cape like his again. He is a shooter for that hunt.

 

[chewyman55]

Tough call...but I think I would go with #2. That heavy stuff on #1 makes him awfully hard to pass up though!

 

[kingfish]

The closest one!!


Government doesn't fix anything and has spent trillions proving it!!!
Let's face it...After Monday and Tuesday, even the calender says WTF!

 

[WillPower]

Prolly number 2 but would be tickled pink with either one !!

WP

"My only regret in life is setting my goals too low"

 

[Deuce]

Hard to choose but, #1

 

[South_slope]

I am afraid that even though I burned my 8 Colorado points on this hunt buck #1 is toast. I like the in line, but I like them a little trashy.

Great post Brian!

Jeremy

 

[sneakem]

I'm with Yellum.... hands down # 1 any day of the hunt.... palmated g3 with the double kicker on the left.... a couple inch kicker on the right, with what looks to be a rather large inline coming off the G2.... not to boot a nice typical frame on a mature buck...

 

[ridgetops]

I'd take that first buck on the first day too.




There's always next year

 

[Smokepole]

#1, I like the extras and his cape is better.

Smokepole

 

[ICMDEER]

I'd probably shoot #2, but if it happened REAL SLOW, I might catch my wits and pass. Both bucks would be studs in another year.

 

[shootinfool]

It would be a definite tough choice but buck #2 would be the one that I would choose. I love its mass and the character on both sides. The double forks, the hooked out side and even a little bit of a broken tip on the main beam of the one side. I would be proud to display that buck in my home. Tough choice though. Especially if I had all 7 days to hunt. I think that it would still be over if I had time to think about it as well.

 

[RipnFlip]

Wow. Wouldn't hesitate on either one. Whichever gave me the best opportunity first would be my choice. No questions asked. Love the massive eye guards on both. Those are two trophies in my eyes

 

[ishootaRUM300]

Either one, but I Like the first better with the scare and more character to the rack.

 

[sageadvice]

Founder, i noticed from the self made video of your hunts that you like to verbally score the bucks that you come across. What is your take on these two guys? How good do you think they are and IYO, what they might score?

Best case scenario, these bucks were taken and you know exactly how big their frames are and what they do score. Tx,

Joey


"It's all about knowing what your firearms practical limitations are and combining that with your own personal limitations!"

 

[eelgrass]

They're both pretty equal in my book. Either one really. No matter which one I took, I would later get buyers remorse, wishing I had the other one. Human nature I guess.

As a practicle matter, I would look for the one with the smallest body. At 3 miles from camp, you have to think of these things at my age.

Eel

 

[lvtohuntnfish]

Number 2 with no hesitation.

 

[sambo3006]

#2 trips my trigger. Given the scenario and the fact that either buck is far larger than any I have taken, the second one would be taking a dirt nap.


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[Roy]

That would be a nice problem to have. Like have to choose between a supermodel. Won't ever happen for 99.9% of the hunting population.

I like #2, but if there was a better shot opportunity on #1 I wouldn't let either one of them walk.

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[redrabbit]

The first one for its little bit of trash. It also has the nicer looking cape.

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[mike111]

I would take buck #2. Both are great bucks, given a quick opportunity I wouldn't hesitate on either one!

 

[Founder]

sageadvice - I suck at scoring usually. Sometimes I'm good. Big bodied bucks throw me way off.

My take on these 2 bucks is that both are 194-198ish

I'd take #2 cause he's a bit heavier it appears and I think he could surprise me and be a bit better than I think. Long eyeguards, long beams, and the mass. I like the look of #2 better.
Oh, and he's looks like he'd taste better.....ha ha

Brian Latturner
MonsterMuleys.com

 

[Vanilla]

I would like it better if only one was in the hypothetical, because I'd shoot either one on opening day, let alone day 3 under the circumstances you set up. To walk away from a hunt with one crappy scouting trip with one of those bucks? That's gold.

However, you said they both were there. That is a tough call as there are characteristics I like in both. But I'd probably go #2.

 

[huntinguy]

#1 for me all the way. Both are a couple of old bruisers.

Nice topic Founder and way to put yourself out there.

 

[need4x4]

If I could hold my shaking self still, number one.

 

[sageadvice]

Thanks! After last years contest, i found out that i suck at scoring off pic's to, LOL. My thought's on #1 were a 182-185ish frame plus the extras making him somewhere the low 190's. I never could get an objective opinion on the #2 buck as i kept wanting to go back and look at #1.

Joey


"It's all about knowing what your firearms practical limitations are and combining that with your own personal limitations!"

 

[Weatherby]

I'd let an Easton FMJ take the wind out of #2.

 

[Vanilla]

On second thought, I think I'd take #1. Dang....this would be a TOUGH decision.

 

[elkfromabove]

For me #1 without a doubt! More character (palm, crooked tines, stickers), better cape, more color.

 

[notags2]

I would take # 2 first hour of the first day.

 

[buglinbilly]

I would be happy to take both of them with my camera. Nice photos!! Who took them? They should get some credit as they are great bucks and great photos!

Happy New Year to you Brian and to all here on MM. Best wishes for a great 2013!! Peace and Happiness to all. BB

 

[elkmtngear]

I would take the guy with all the trash, no question!

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[ElkSniper]

#2 but both would be great deer to harvest for anyone any tag.

 

[one_dryboot]

I shoot the one closest to the road.

 

[RPAJSR]

#1, but I'd be reaalu happy with #2 as well.

 

[Blegit]

I'd shoot-um both if they were far enough from a road.......................SIKE #1 is a stud

 

[Blegit]

Score total BUCK #1-21 BUCK #2-17

 

[tracker12]

Both alittle narrow I'll wait for a bigger one

 

[Phantom Hunter]

If I saw them both at the same time #1 would hit the dirt first chance for a clean shot. I would shoot either on the 1rst day or last day of a hunt. Both bigger than any mulie I have had a chance at. At my age I might never draw another tag in a good area.

 

[BrowningRage]

The first one is way better looking in the cape and face (check out that awesome scar..!!) I'd shoot him all day standin next to the other one...

"Therefore, wo be unto him that is at ease in Zion!" 2 Ne. 28: 24

 

[mmwb]

I'd be glad for either, but standing next to each other--#1 for sure.

 

[nripepi]

I think #2 is the bigger buck, but I like the looks of #1 just a little bit better. I would shoot the first one that gave me a good shot. If they both were standing broadside, I guess I would shoot #1.

 

[wooldeer]

Number 2 for me

 

[jmcenulty]

"D" all of the above

 

[Gator]

#1 trips my trigger.

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[wooldeer]

#2 for me