Heat Report post Posted September 25, 2014 For reference my ram was a tad over 34 inches on this side. I think the ram in the pics is longer and has much more mass than mine. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Big Browns Report post Posted September 25, 2014 For reference my ram was a tad over 34 inches on this side. I think the ram in the pics is longer and has much more mass than mine. P1010227.JPG Very nice ram! I'm very jealous! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
m77 Report post Posted September 27, 2014 Doesn't matter what he scores. He'll look beautiful hanging on a wall. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Seldom Drawn Report post Posted September 28, 2014 Horn doesn't go below his chin so not as big as some guessed, but still an awesome Ram. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
HuntHarder Report post Posted September 28, 2014 That ram is a great ram in MOST people's books. Some guys, looking for 180 or nothing, might not get excited but in my books, DEAD!!! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
cosninocanines Report post Posted September 28, 2014 A shooter for most tag holders for sure. I think he would get 170 or close the tight curl loses some length but also makes up some of his character. IMO a very nice ram. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
NOTAGS Report post Posted September 29, 2014 Because his horns dont flair out but curl in in , it makes his mass look bigger. I would say mid to upper 160's, but that is great full curl ram in any unit. ! He's got the tight curl, which leaves a off a few inches in the score. Here's a 161 for reference. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
forepaw Report post Posted September 29, 2014 It is over 170, less than 180. I would say about 177. Very nice mexicana ram, a lifetime trophy. Appears to be 7 1/2 yrs. old. It reminds me of the ram taken in 44BN by Skip Rimsza (which is in the lobby of AGFD HQ at 5000 Carefree Hwy.) I believe that ram scored 176 or 177. forepaw Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Swivelhead Report post Posted September 29, 2014 BOOM!!!! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jay Scott Report post Posted September 29, 2014 Guys I am pretty sure that I have a bunch of photos of the same ram and had done a Field Judging Desert Bighorn Sheep Post on my blog on this exact ram a number of years ago, See this link on my website. Also, for those interested check out this link which has 23 posts on Field Judging and Scoring Desert Bighorn Sheep. I hope these links help you. We should have a fantastic sheep season this year with all of the great monsoonal moisture we have received. They might be spread out this year but they have lots of groceries to eat! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Yuma Outdoorsman Report post Posted September 29, 2014 Really appreciate all the opinions on this ram. Also have enjoyed the tips on what guys look for when guessing scores. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Tunachaser Report post Posted September 29, 2014 He's not big, but man is he cool looking. Absolutely beautiful! Is Adam Cupell hunting? I'd like to hear from him! And, Adams brothers. Not big???? Minimum entry Boone and Crockett for Desert Bighorns is 168. If Jay's guess is the closest, he less than 2 inches from B&C book. It's funny (myself included) how we all think that a sheep needs to be 170's plus to be a "big" sheep. It's like saying a 108 inch Coues Deer isn't very big? I'd say that is pretty dang big. 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
azdeserthunter Report post Posted September 30, 2014 The other ram is a nice ram but this is a big ram. I'm surprised the auction hunter isn't chasing after him. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Lv2hnt Report post Posted September 30, 2014 You've got to f-i-n-d that last ram first (then again in your hunt unit during the season) ... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jay Scott Report post Posted September 30, 2014 azdeserthunter-in my opinion that ram is very cool in his own right but isn't the size quality that an auction hunter would look at. The ram may be sought after for his uniqueness but not for his size. His bases are not big and his curl is tight. Still a very awesome and unique ram but nothing of auction quality in my mind. That ram is nicknamed the "ghost" for a good reason. I hope the general hunter can catch up with him this year. This is just my two cents... Also, in regards to the original ram for which this post was created, tight curls and smaller bases do not equal big sheep. That doesn't mean I don't appreciate them it just means they will never be that "big". Love the full curl rams though. Remember, big bases, mass carried throughout the whole horn, depth of curl and long horns are the ingredients that make a ram big. Thanks for posting! Sheep season is coming quick! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
