OK EVERYONE,
My name is Chase Clonts and I am the hunter who killed this bull. I was told of the talk on here by my brother in law so I thought I would comment and settle some arguements. I don't know who has been posting everything on here and trying to get tons of people to score it but I will find out. Chris here in the phoenix area is the only one that I know of who has been called and asked to green score it. I was not the one who made that call, but the call was made on my behalf. I completely understand his reasons for wanting to wait the 60 days and that is fine with me. I am not shopping for scores it is what it is.
I never thought he would beat the record, but I am just excited to maybe place in the top 20 or so. Man he is a beautiful bull and I am just thankful for what I got. I couldn't ask for anything better. It was an experience of a lifetime that I was able to share with some close friends and family.
Here is the deal... In camp the rack was scored twice by two different people Jerry scored it at 403 5/8 gross with a net of 387 3/4. My dad Steve scored it at 409 1/8 gross with a net of 394 1/4. Now neither of these guys are pro scorers, however both have been doing this for more years then I have been alive. I believe the final score will be somewhere within that range.
As far as the talk of a 378 bull fitting inside this rack. That is a bunch of BS. The rack has been in my posession since it was killed and no other rack has been set inside of it. Besides it only has a 38 1/4 spread.
No...lol it was not shot in a pin behind safeway... and No I will not tell anyone where he came from. Its not my honey to spill..
If you guys have any other comment or questions for me I will check back a little later to respond
Thanks to everyone for your congrats. I really apperciate it.
Chase