which one of these axis would likely score highest? And why? They are very similar, but not quite the same. I would appreciate any input. Thanks.

I'd say 32ish

Top one would score higher. Better caudal length (not much) much better brows, and heavier. My choice would be bottom to shot. I like his shape and width. I do0n't care about score just how he would look on my wall.

FIRST PIC 32 - 33.

shoot either one....you can't go wrong :-)

you mind explaining what you mean by caudal length? Is that just the legnth of the main beam?

Id bet they score within 5" of each other, one has better caudals (secondary points up mid ways on main beam) other has better brows. One is wider other is maybe a hair taller. Id shoot the btm buck for sure.

really? I figured the buck in the top picture has at least 3 inches more on the main beam and an inch or so on the brow. The only thing i like in the second picture is the shape and perhaps width of rack.

I'd shoot the top buck hands down.

well give me a couple weeks and ill hopefully have a follow up picture with him on the ground.

I like the top one...im guessing 34", the bottom one does look slightly wider but there both good axis

I don't think I am digging the funky curve on #2s right dog catcher - and that is getting pretty nitpicky, IMO. If #1s left MB flattens out like it appears to, then #2 is my shooter. If they showed up at the same time, I'd flip a coin - heads shoot them both, tails shoot them both. It is the right only answer to this predicament.

I would shoot top one for sure if it were up to me!

I would be happy as heck to shoot either one. The bottom looks to have a little better mass carrying up the main beams.

#2

Bottom buck is older he's weak on top but makes up for it on width but only 31 ish on hight probably 28 on width, have his velvet cousin on my wall