i dont think the problem is that your story "sucks" it's just how you went about it. in my opinion you should have taken your time, at least sneak up on him. your not dumb i'm sure you took everything into account before taking the shot or in your case shots. all that matters is what that buck meant to you not what so and so feels about it. i would eat that puppy but as for mounting it no. nice harvest and keep hunting.