What Form to go with for my 5x5 bull

[brianb231]

Hey Guys,

I am having a heck of a time deciding what form to go with for my taxidermist. I want to do something a little different than just the straight on look. I guess by default I am leaning towards the "offset SHoulder" form but  I also like the "Partial Sneak" and the "full Sneak". I suggested something with a turn but my taxi said that you are only ever going to see one side then and kind of leaned me away from that.

here is a pic of the bull.

I am open to any experienced suggestions on this please.



Thanks

Brianb231

[rtspring]

What pose did he have when you stuck him? I say match that pose

[Elkbow33]

Depends!  Do you have a lot of space?  If not I would suggest a 45 or 90 deg. Turn.  Takes up less room.  Actually have one in my dads basement.  Don't care for a bugling bull, but that is just my     you'll have some time before you figure it out just look through some taxidermy pics!  Congrats on the bull by the way!  Saw you come out with it we were camped at the bottom of the road you brought it out. 

[brianb231]

What pose did he have when you stuck him? I say match that pose

He was straight away when I shot him at 20 yards. His forks at the top of his right side is a little better so I wanted to highlight that . I have plenty of space on the wall and it will be in a vaulted area.

[Elkbow33]

Skies the limit then.  My deer I have the way they were when I shot them.  The elk usually get mounted according to space where they are going on the wall.  Head up with a slight turn maybe?  Google elk mounts and see what you can come up with!  You will remember that hunt for years to come!!!!

[Mr Mykiss]

He was straight away when I shot him at 20 yards. His forks at the top of his right side is a little better so I wanted to highlight that . I have plenty of space on the wall and it will be in a vaulted area.

Texas heart shot? You'll have to mount the non-antlered end of him then...

[brianb231]

He was straight away when I shot him at 20 yards. His forks at the top of his right side is a little better so I wanted to highlight that . I have plenty of space on the wall and it will be in a vaulted area.

Texas heart shot? You'll have to mount the non-antlered end of him then...

I guess I meant Straight on rather than Straight away.LOL 

But I must say I saw more asses going away then I did head on....lol

[rtspring]

I am a big fan of the bugle pose!! It makes it all the nore real

[Mr Mykiss]

I vote for sneak or semi-sneak

[bowpredator]

I would do a sneak or semi sneak with a turn so the side you want to highlight is out. Who is doing the work?

[brianb231]

Peters Taxidermy in Graham.  I wish I could get the offset shoulder in a sneak pose.

[PAW66]

Peters Taxidermy, great choice. You might look at the pedestal mount they have.

[Elkstuffer]

Nice bull Brian. Congrats!

 It's better to take your time with your decision than to rush and be stuck with something that you aren't happy with. I don't know anything about Peter's Taxidermy but I assume that you have months before they are ready to mount it up. Take your time and look around the internet and even drop into some other taxidermy shops and look at some different mounts. You also aren't limited to just what's in the catalogues. If you really like the off-set shoulder there is no reason why he shouldn't be able to alter a form for you. However it will cost extra in most cases. Good luck with your choice. The hard part is over, this is the fun part 

[coachcw]

like ric said look at a bunch and look at bulls that are the same age class what looks good on one might not on another, adding to a pedestal will add effect aswell . something natural , he's a butte and elk are just so majestic , you guys worked hard fort that bull , preserving him is important . 

[Kuduman]

Nice bull Brian. Congrats!

 It's better to take your time with your decision than to rush and be stuck with something that you aren't happy with. I don't know anything about Peter's Taxidermy but I assume that you have months before they are ready to mount it up. Take your time and look around the internet and even drop into some other taxidermy shops and look at some different mounts. You also aren't limited to just what's in the catalogues. If you really like the off-set shoulder there is no reason why he shouldn't be able to alter a form for you. However it will cost extra in most cases. Good luck with your choice. The hard part is over, this is the fun part 

 

[JPhelps]

Peters Taxidermy in Graham.  I wish I could get the offset shoulder in a sneak pose.

Brian, have him alter the form for you

[brianb231]

Peters Taxidermy in Graham.  I wish I could get the offset shoulder in a sneak pose.

Brian, have him alter the form for you

I am not sure about this pedestal option??? Does it still hang on the wall? and is it normal for them to alter the forms. This is all new to me?

[JPhelps]

Peters Taxidermy in Graham.  I wish I could get the offset shoulder in a sneak pose.

Brian, have him alter the form for you

I am not sure about this pedestal option??? Does it still hang on the wall? and is it normal for them to alter the forms. This is all new to me?

I know Charlie alters forms all the time

[BOWHUNTER45]

Peters Taxidermy in Graham.  I wish I could get the offset shoulder in a sneak pose.

Brian, have him alter the form for you

I am not sure about this pedestal option??? Does it still hang on the wall? and is it normal for them to alter the forms. This is all new to me?

I know Charlie alters forms all the time

yeah he does ...I would definitely go with an off set shoulder ..no matter which way you go 

[Mudman]

I would do a sneak or semi sneak with a turn so the side you want to highlight is out. Who is doing the work?

[Natures Way]

Get some ideas and then go back to there shop and talk it over with them getting there input good luck

[cedarriver]

 Great Bull congrats! I really don't like a straight mount. Give them a turn and it adds so much more life. If your talking about a McKenzie(form company) semi sneak offset shoulder mount they are turned very little so you kind of get the best of both worlds. If you are going to hang him high you might look at McKenzie's antler clearance form, (but we like to pick the nose up some on our mounts, on that form. I don't like the nose down, but they do that for antler clearance for really large bulls.)
 With this said, depends a lot on how much cape you left, the offset does take more skin.
 Hope this helps. Get what you want though, so you will be happy with him. Left or right turn depends on where you will be hanging him and where you will be viewing him from.

[brianb231]

Thanks or all the replies guys. IT has given me a lot to think about.


Brian

[muzbuster]

Peters does fine work. 

[brianb231]

Peters does fine work. 

I am glad, I did not have a lot of time to research it. I got his name from a friend and basically just took it straight to him.

[rtspring]

I may have your bull on a trail cam pic, the card is still in my camera though. If it is the same bull I will get you a pic.  We had a 5x5 on my camera when we checked it two weeks ago. Looks like your bull.

[brianb231]

I may have your bull on a trail cam pic, the card is still in my camera though. If it is the same bull I will get you a pic.  We had a 5x5 on my camera when we checked it two weeks ago. Looks like your bull.

That would be sweet!

Thanks

Brian

[blackveltbowhunter]

Awesome Bull!! I'm with ya on the offset shoulder with a turn. I would ask about altering the form to accomodate if possible. Anyway you go with him he should be a gorgeous mount.