I knew when I saw the pic, that most people would probably be deceived by the rack on #1. It looks smaller of the 3, but by the # of tines would be the largest of the 3. #2 is obviously the most impressive, by his mass and spread, and looks by his age that he may be on the decline. Although only a 9, his mass is going to give you the numbers, as it is good all the way out. # 3 Is nothing to sneeze at. He is a great 8 pt. Good spread, tine length, and fair mass. But still only an 8 pt.

It would be a tough call between #1 and #2 as the 1st shot, but I think I would shoot in this order.

#1- because it is not often you have the opportunity for a 15 pt, even though he may look smaller.
#2- because of his sheer majestic stature. He is a beast!
#3- he is a good 8