buck, i did the same math and got the same numbers and about pooped myself...thats a hawg 8pt...

if you go by the measurements and comparisions i gave, you can get a good feel of how big it is..ie...G3 is 8 or so inches...so theres about 10" from the G3 to the end of the main beam...

the angle was a little awkward so i couldnt even guesstimate the spread of him...but hes a hawg...

theres not much doubt in my mind that its from this year...hair simply isnt going to stick on an antler thats been in the weather for a full year...and the color would most likely be gone...just took a chewin from the local rodents quick..