You know, human beings are the only predators in this planet that regularly target the biggest, baddest and strongest of the prey that we choose to hunt. No other predator besides us targets the healthiest of the heard. They go for the yearlings, sick, injured, or old and worn out animals.
Just something to think about.
No matter how long I boil the antlers they still don't get tender enough to eat. Shoot them and eat them.
Having said that if given the choice between a basket racked buck and a 160 inch buck the 160 incher will get stuck.