EagleEye Report post Posted February 7, 2010 Nice way to hang trophy without speniding 600 bucks we cut the state out paid for picture engraving prehunt total expenses well into the thousands of dollars post hunt got 45 bucks into the mount. You guys have good week. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Coues 'n' Sheep Report post Posted February 7, 2010 That is a unique way of doing it. Congrats. I am a Euro fan... so we have lots of skulls in our house. I was bored last February and posted a thread about them... http://forums.coueswhitetail.com/forums/in...c=12631&hl= Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
firstcoueswas80 Report post Posted February 7, 2010 It looks nice, I really like the picture engraving, but it does not compare to a Scottyboy shoulder mount! I have three of them: Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
EagleEye Report post Posted February 7, 2010 nope doesnt compare those are awesome just want one little bigger Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
firstcoueswas80 Report post Posted February 7, 2010 Its not always about the size... The second buck is my 3rd smallest, yet one of my most memorable... Mexico buck, at something like 235 feet above sea level. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bonecollector Report post Posted February 8, 2010 Thats a great idea, looks good! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
CouesWhitetail Report post Posted February 8, 2010 Love the engraving on the wood. Nicely done! Amanda Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
tbrooks81 Report post Posted February 8, 2010 I spent $45 on the manzanita burl from ebay too. Must be the magic number for DIY taxidermy work! Euro mounts are my favorite regardless of how many times I'm told shoulder mounts are the way to go. Maybe someday I'll come around but for now this is how I hang em. I left the tag on when i boiled it out, I've tried a tea stain but it didn't take. Any suggestions? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
firstcoueswas80 Report post Posted February 8, 2010 I like skull mounts as well, they do look good, especially when they are done right... BUT.... Everytime I clean my rifles, I have to double check that my bucks on the wall are dead because they look alive in my scope! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
War7664 Report post Posted February 8, 2010 Those are nice! I found this kit at the Shot Show this year. I killed this deer back in January and I didn't want to fork over $600 for a shoulder mount. The rack was too awkward for the regular wall plaques. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rich hold Report post Posted February 9, 2010 looks good, try some shoe polish.freind did a semi white one ,turned out pretty good Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Coues Archer Report post Posted February 9, 2010 Nice. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
lookinfor110 Report post Posted February 11, 2010 I spent $45 on the manzanita burl from ebay too. Must be the magic number for DIY taxidermy work! Euro mounts are my favorite regardless of how many times I'm told shoulder mounts are the way to go. Maybe someday I'll come around but for now this is how I hang em. I left the tag on when i boiled it out, I've tried a tea stain but it didn't take. Any suggestions? I had the same thing on an earlier euro mount...match the natural color of the antler with a wood stain, it worked great! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
