I can see your struggling with two factors the feel of the rack and wanting to elevate the standard. Being your young and able to shoot whatever, in now way does that mean you should or have to! It also doesn' t mean that you shouldn' t! You have lots of time to grow into a Trophy hunter or whatever you desire. First and foremost do what will make you happy. It must be fun or their is no point doing it!

I agree, shooting small bucks will never allow you to get a big one! It is a choice you have to make and often it will be made at the time. Even with a minimum standard their may be opportunities that meet your orginal goal, but something tells you to let it walk! That is part of trophy hunting & hunting in general.

Have fun and let your heart make the choice of what is right FOR YOU!!!!