On days when it's a little windy or rainy or noisy for whatever reason, those smaller antlers just don't seem to make enough noise IMO. It takes much less energy and movement to tickle larger antlers than it does with the smaller ones. I used to have a pair of smaller rattlin' horns but am much happier with the 10 point sheds I'm using now and I'm rattling in just as many deer with no change in sex or age. Good luck!