MuggyMan Report post Posted February 18, 2017 While looking for javelina (not very successfully) saw a ton of mule deer. Got to thinking about 2 big bucks I saw last September (they haunt my dreams). They were same size, but one was a little wider and one was a little taller. So, if you had the choice between two really big bucks, one a little taller and one a little wider, which would you choose? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DIYFamilyMan Report post Posted February 18, 2017 Taller! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
lancetkenyon Report post Posted February 18, 2017 Wider Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mattys281 Report post Posted February 18, 2017 Id go wider. But heres another question, lots of junk or nice clean typical frame? Some of the gnarly ones can be impressive, but I dont think theres a more beautiful mount than a nice clean 4x4 with deep forks, good eye guards and a 25-30" spread. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
goinhuntn Report post Posted February 18, 2017 Which ever one gave me the best shot opportunity. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
300RUM Report post Posted February 18, 2017 For me it would be an instinctive call based on seeing the two deer in question, it could go either way. 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
CouesPursuit Report post Posted February 18, 2017 One of the two would edge out with "that look." No preference here but cool question. 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Big Browns Report post Posted February 18, 2017 I love the wide Mule Deer Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
WHT_MTNMAN Report post Posted February 18, 2017 All things being relatively equal I love a wide buck. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
AzDiamondHeat Report post Posted February 18, 2017 For me it is symmetry. I know a lot of guys like the gnarly ones, but my brain doesn't function that way. But to answer the question directly, a wide set is more appealing to me than a tall set. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MULEPACKHUNTER Report post Posted February 18, 2017 Just like my women wider ! 5 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
WHT_MTNMAN Report post Posted February 18, 2017 This tall one was pretty good 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
WHT_MTNMAN Report post Posted February 18, 2017 My biggest buck also was my first over 30" outside spread. 30 7/8ths to be exact. 5 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MuggyMan Report post Posted February 18, 2017 This tall one was pretty good That's the kinda buck I like. Of the 2 bucks you show, I like the taller. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MuggyMan Report post Posted February 18, 2017 Id go wider. But heres another question, lots of junk or nice clean typical frame? Some of the gnarly ones can be impressive, but I dont think theres a more beautiful mount than a nice clean 4x4 with deep forks, good eye guards and a 25-30" spread. Typical with deep forks like you say would be my preference. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
