good story but this is why i don't count points anymore. i give a quick glance on the width and height of the rack and make my decision based on that. i use to get all technical and try to count points, estimate the mass, etc. and this normally leaves you with not getting a shot. i scan the terrain with binoc's but when i see a deer, the binoc's go down and the scope comes up. i'll give the buck a once over and quick look at the rack to decide if he's a shooter or not, if he is, i drop the hammer. if he is not, i'll try to get the digital camera out for pic's or just watch him through the binoc's. try and get the scope on him as fast as possible. this way if he looks at you, you are already aimed on him and have alot better chance of getting a shot than having the rifle in your lap and playing the staring game in hopes he'll turn his head where you can pick up your rifle.