How was the deer when you brought it in to the taxidermist? Did you bring in the entire deer, or just the head and cape. It's always wise to take some measurements before you bring it in. Or if you are uncomfortable doing the skinning or taking measurements, your taxidermist would be happy to do it for you. This will save them a lot of time in the long run. BTW, I can't tell anything from your pics. Both are too far away to make a good comparison.