quick question guys. How do you measure axis horns? I heard just the length by itself. What is a good measurement?

there is several measurments for actual SCORE.

Base Measurment is from Base, to Tip of Main Beam.

anything 28" and Up is a GOOD Buck.
Big TROPHYS are 30" and Up.
Huge Bucks are 34"-38"

Go here http://www.roe.texaswildlife.net/Scorer%20Information.PDF



BARASINGHA AND AXIS DEER
Measuring a BARASINGHA and an AXIS DEER are very similar. Each requires
measurements of the main antler beams, the inside spread of the main beams,
at least one circumference measurement of each beam, and the total length of
all points. No drying period is required.
To measure the length of the beam, place the end of the tape on the outside
edge of the antler on the burr. The tape should be extended with rotations
allowed under one's finger as the direction of the antler changes. The
measurement is taken at the point of the main beam. This figure is recorded in
the appropriate entry box for both the right and left antler.
The greatest inside main beam spread is taken in a direction perpendicular to the
direction of the two antler beams. This measurement is from the inside of one
beam to the inside of the other and is entered on the score sheet only once.
The first circumference measurement (and only one for the Barasingha) is taken
ABOVE the first point on each beam. The scorer should not allow the tape to ride
up on the rise of a point. Measure the greatest circumference between points
one and two with the tape well clear of both points and forming a perfect circle
around the beam. Enter this circumference measurement in the appropriate box
for both the right and left antler. The second circumference measurement (for
Axis Deer ONLY) is taken the same as the first, but ABOVE the second point
instead of the first. These measurements are also entered in the appropriate box
for both the right and left antler.
Next the point lengths are measured. The points are numbered from the base of
the beam upward. The first point encountered is point #1, the second is point
#2, and so on. The end of the tape should be placed on the forward bottom side
of the point exactly where it meets the beam. Extend the tape to the tip, take
the measurement, and enter it in the appropriate box for both the right and left
antler. The remaining points are measured and entered in the same way.
For the entry box titled "Total Length All Remaining Points", ALL of the points
over and above the ones listed separately are measured, added together, and
the one entry is made for each of the the right and left sides.
Columns are sub-totaled at the bottom and the two sub-totals are added
together for the grand total. Remember to convert the numerals leaving a
fraction less than 8/8, check your addition to make sure it is correct, and please
be legible. Be sure to include a photograph with the entry.

appreciate it guys.

axis deer are one of the toughest to judge in the field. one that looks pretty decent usually shrinks a whole lot when you walk up to it.

as a matter of fact, not ONE of the axis deer i've shot or seen shot were as big as I thought they would be.

as was stated anything about 28 is a good buck, anything over 33 is a real trophy

My husband killed this a couple of years ago.

doubt that one shrunk when they walked up to it, nice spread