I would have believed your neighbor right up until the 38ptr story. lol I think that at 38 pts, it would be VERY unique iven if it had little mass. I only shoot a buck that is suitable for wall hanging. The smaller ones I choose to let walk, HOPING that I'll see them when they are bigger. I'm fortunate to hunt in an area with a lot of deer, so I see plenty of does. I'm not judging anyone who shoots smaller bucks.