ORIGINAL: Kybuckhunter
It will also shrink more if you cut the anlters off. Leave the antlers on the skull and it will not shrink as much. It can shrink a good bit when the skull cap dries and warps. So if you want the best score possible then leave it on the whole skull.
Best advice so far. Leave as much of the skull on it as you can when you cape it out. I like to cut them right at the top of the eye sockets.