strange deal killer, i have no answers 4 u, however; the same thing seemed 2 have happened here in SD last yr. i shot 3 bucks last season from 3 differant counties, and all 3 had at least 1 point broken, an inch or more was left 2 remain a scorable point and all were 5x5s. i saw a large herd 2day w/several bucs, when they shed i will pay close attention 2 broken points, really makes u wonder if this is nutricion or even something we dont understand yet, moon cycle, who knows? of course there broken due 2 rubbing or fighting or they would b formed as nubs, the taxidermist mounting my largest 1 said 50%-60% of his mounts this yr had broken tips. any others seen this at an abnormal rate from other states?