Why thank you sir. I remember when the picture of this deer was on the bulletin board at Jackson Bait & Tackle. My buddy said that it will make Boone & Crockett as an 8pt typical. I told him no way. I guess I just knew that the odds are way against that from ever happening especially this for south in MO. Plus the picture of it I guess didn't do the rack justice. But I ate my words and apologized for doubting my buddy. I think he told me the bases were right at 6". This rack has very few deductions all the way though.