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In addition to the main beam length, Boone & Crockett scoring includes measurements of the number and size of tines, as well as the base circumference of the antlers. These measurements are used to calculate the total score. The scoring system rewards larger antlers with more points.
Key Measurements
Boone & Crockett scoring measures the following key components of an antler: main beam length, the number and size of tines, and the base circumference. The main beam length is measured from the base of the antler to the tip, with a minimum length of 13 inches required for a qualifying entry. Tine measurements include the number of tines on each beam, with the largest tine on the main beam counting as a single tine and smaller tines counted as fraction of the largest tine. For example, a 3-inch tine is counted as 0.375 of a tine if the largest tine is 8 inches. The base circumference is measured around the widest part of the antler’s base.
Scoring System
The Boone & Crockett scoring system awards points for each measured component. The main beam length accounts for 80% of the total score, with the remaining 20% divided among the tine measurements and base circumference. To qualify for the Boone & Crockett record book, an antler must meet minimum score requirements, which vary by species. For example, a typical whitetail buck requires a minimum score of 125 points to qualify.
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