Need help scoring bucks!

[Geauxtigers1421]

I will be going to Innovative Outfitters in Kansas for my senior senior trip in mid November but can't field judge a buck worth crap!! I am not worried about the score as I will be just as happy with a 130" as I would with a 180", the only problem is they have a 130" minimum which worries me a little.<br />
These are some bucks from their cameras this year. Ill put what I think they would score (I know I'll probably be way off) and all opinions are welcome! <br />
Also, if there are any techniques involved when judging...<br />
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Buck #1<br />
http://img.tapatalk.com/d/12/10/09/uvepyta4.jpg<br />
http://img.tapatalk.com/d/12/10/09/tyvy5aba.jpg<br />
http://img.tapatalk.com/d/12/10/09/u9utusaq.jpg <br />
I'm guessing somewhere around 135 or so<br />
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Buck #2 (right)<br />
http://img.tapatalk.com/d/12/10/09/u3yruhe3.jpg<br />
http://img.tapatalk.com/d/12/10/09/yhevyqyj.jpg<br />
http://img.tapatalk.com/d/12/10/09/meme3a4u.jpg<br />
http://img.tapatalk.com/d/12/10/09/padetyre.jpg<br />
Maybe 140?

[Geauxtigers1421]

Buck #3<br />
http://img.tapatalk.com/d/12/10/09/3ydage6y.jpg<br />
(Right)<br />
http://img.tapatalk.com/d/12/10/09/uty9yzys.jpg<br />
http://img.tapatalk.com/d/12/10/09/ademudyr.jpg<br />
http://img.tapatalk.com/d/12/10/09/y3ynysat.jpg<br />
145-150?<br />
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Buck #4<br />
http://img.tapatalk.com/d/12/10/09/8udequ5a.jpg<br />
http://img.tapatalk.com/d/12/10/09/ju4esuja.jpg<br />
http://img.tapatalk.com/d/12/10/09/yve3aped.jpg<br />
160ish...

[Geauxtigers1421]

Buck #5<br />
http://img.tapatalk.com/d/12/10/09/7anumejy.jpg<br />
http://img.tapatalk.com/d/12/10/09/e7a9e8y6.jpg<br />
http://img.tapatalk.com/d/12/10/09/qe9e9ura.jpg<br />
http://img.tapatalk.com/d/12/10/09/byqu8avu.jpg<br />
I say 140<br />
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I appreciate any help given!

[SGib]

Start with the platform. Beams mass spread. Then add in your tines. Give an extra inch for the 1/8s missed. How I was taught.

[SGib]

Buck 1 I'd say 135-137ish. Not to sure about his rt side

[Geauxtigers1421]

Okay thank you!

And yeah, that was just a wild guess. I'm not sure what's wrong with his rack but it looks pretty neat IMO

[SGib]

What did you have his beams spread and mass?

[Gerald]

Just an educated guess....but I would say you are about 10 points high on all the bucks.

[bjhooper82]

Game cameras can be kind of tricky. The bucks always look bigger than they are especially when they are by themselves. You say you'd be just as happy with a 130 as you would with a 180 but that is a huge diffrence. A 130'' deer isnt bad at all but a 180 class buck is a beast. Lots of people hunt their whole lives and never even see a 180'' buck. Just be patient when your hunting and wait for a buck that steps out and you dont even have to think about it, just smoke him!!! Good luck on your hunt.

[Geauxtigers1421]

The fourth buck was killed last week. Here is a pic, bad quality though
41331

[Reggoh]

Read this article... very good information on field judging for score.

http://www.imbmonsterbucks.com/info.php?id=88

[Finfeatherfur]

Congrats on getting to go on what should be a trip of a lifetime!!!

With that said, don't let the numbers of a rack take away one second of a hunt like this. In other words, don't worry about that and just hunt! I have been able to go on a few hunts thanks to my job that are in TX and we get there to be told to shoot "this" and "not that". At the end of the day, make sure you enjoy it.

Any buck over 130" will be something you want to mount and put on the wall. So, when you see a buck that would be proud to hang on your mantle, and he has what you are looking for, that's the one.

When I get to go to Texas, I am there to shoot cull bucks usually, and I have to look at the body more than anything. We look for a 4-5 year deer that is just "ok" as a deer and will not be much more. If we see a 2 or 3 year old that makes you go "wow" then he is off limits to see what he will do pushing 4-5 years old. Hope this helps, but at the end of a hunt, you are only left with memories so don't take away from that!!

[SHORT SHANK]

Wish I could help you but I normally shoot the first doe that walks out and never wait for a buck LOL. Those are some great deer, good luck!!!

[hankscke123]

i hunt tx alot and was shown how to get close on score but if a shooter comes out u will know ur heart will stop.my best is 148 on low fence and 135 on a louisiana buck.remember 16 inch outside ears 6inch on ears for main beams and tines also a buck main beams comes to tip of nose u can guess 23 good luck.

[Geauxtigers1421]

What do y'all think about these guys?<br />
<br />
#6 (looks real old to me, may be wrong though)
http://img.tapatalk.com/d/12/10/11/5enamy2a.jpg
http://img.tapatalk.com/d/12/10/11/pe8y3yqu.jpg
http://img.tapatalk.com/d/12/10/11/hupyreba.jpg

[Geauxtigers1421]

#7
http://img.tapatalk.com/d/12/10/11/uderyre5.jpg
http://img.tapatalk.com/d/12/10/11/yty4u9aj.jpg
http://img.tapatalk.com/d/12/10/11/jy4eguda.jpg
http://img.tapatalk.com/d/12/10/11/u7yjuvu8.jpg

[swamp snorkler]

last one about 135 the one before 120-125