I've always opted for the "straight" blanks, however, your bulges don't look too shabby.
Pottz ..... and it can be a challenge to drill since most has a curve.....
DOH!!! Toss the drill bit on some concrete and put a bend in it! Shoulda laid some traps out on the 24th... as those reindeer crap all over your roof, you could reciprocate and harvest some decent antler.
If your first cut is too short... Take the second cut from the longer end... LBD
