Another Antler Scoring Question
 

I've got a quick question on scoring antlers, specifically spikes. Yea I know, who cares what a spike scores, but I want to know what my first buck scored. Here's my question...

I know that every antler gets 4 circumference measurements. On a standard 4 pt antler, the last circumference measurement is taken half way between the G-3 and the tip. Now on a spike, would you take the same measurement 1/2 way along the length and us it four times.....or....
Would you split the antler into 5 equal lengths and take 4 seperate circumference measurements at each progressive mark.

IE: Say this is your antler:
[.................................................. ..........................................]

Would you do A)
[................................................(1 )........................................]

Or B)
[...............(1)..................(2)........... .....(3).............(4)..............]

I hope this makes sence, let me know if you are confused and I'll try to clear it up.

RE: Another Antler Scoring Question
 

i think u just take 1 circumference

RE: Another Antler Scoring Question
 

B, you get 4 circumfrance measurements per spike.

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OHH MAN....Now I have two different answers, which one is it? I was leaning towards B, but I don't know. Should I start a poll on it? LOL

More insite is greatly appreciated!!

RE: Another Antler Scoring Question
 

1 cir. meas. per spike at base plus the length of each spike and the distance between each spike

RE: Another Antler Scoring Question
 

Looks like it's going to be 50-50! I say you get 4 measurements per side regardless of how many points there are. This, to me, would mean your option "B" ... 4 equally spaced measurements.

I am by no means an official scorer, though!

... Shockwave

RE: Another Antler Scoring Question
 

I am under the thought of 4 measurements equally spaced

RE: Another Antler Scoring Question
 

One measurement for circumference in the middle of each spike.

RE: Another Antler Scoring Question
 

Somebody must be a registered Pope and Young scorer on this forum.

RE: Another Antler Scoring Question
 

You do get 4 mass measurements even though it is a spike. That is for sure.

Whether it is A or B I do not know for sure, I would venture my guess as B taking into account how one would measure a fork horn, 5 point, 6 point etc etc.... I really can't see scoring mass measurements on a spike to be any different then any other antler configuration.

RE: Another Antler Scoring Question
 

Well it looks like the majority is saying B, but I'm in the process of posting it in the Deer Hunting section too, so we will see what they have to say.

I'll let you know what they have to say later on. LOL....I never would have thought this question would have so many different answers.

RE: Another Antler Scoring Question
 

.308,

Congrats on the deer. :D Its B, theres a thread at the top in the hunting contest forum explaining it. Each beam (in your case spike) gets 4 measurements regardless of points, evenly spaced along the beam.

RE: Another Antler Scoring Question
 

Got It!! Thats what I read somewhere, but I just couldn't remember. Thanks for reminding me where it is.

Here is what it says:
Measuring circumferences:

Regardless of the number of points the buck has, you get four circumference measurements on each beam. Circumference is often referred to as mass because it indicates the bulkiness of the rack. All circumferences are taken at the smallest point between two tines or at designated locations along the main beam if the buck has eight or fewer typical points. The first circumference is taken at the smallest point between the base and the brow tine. The second is taken at the smallest point between the brow tine (called the G1) and first primary typical point (called G2). If the beam has only two points (three total) the next measurement is taken 1/3 of the way from the lst point to the end of the main beam and the fourth is taken 2/3 of the way out. If the beam only has three points (four points total) the fourth circumference is taken half way between the last point and the end of the main beam.