Author Topic: Elk shoulder Mount Options (Read 35912 times)

HUNT · « **on:** November 17, 2009, 03:39:20 PM »

I am doing a shoulder mount for my elk this year and was hoping to get some suggestions on what would look good. I was hoping some of the Taxi's would offer their opinions since they see them all the time. I put a vaulted ceiling in the living room when I built the addition that is 16 ft at the peak, so height isnt an issue. I was thinking something that turned to the left, but let me know what you think.

bow4elk · « **Reply #1 on:** November 17, 2009, 03:42:04 PM »

I like a sneak or semi-sneak pose, slight turn left or right. This minimizes wall space and highlights the the details of the face. I'm not a big fan of bugling poses.

HUNT · « **Reply #2 on:** November 17, 2009, 03:46:56 PM »

I'm not a fan of the bugling poses either. I guess I should have mentioned that.

SkookumHntr · « **Reply #3 on:** November 17, 2009, 03:54:55 PM »

-I'm in the same dilemma, I'm liking this one pose the best I think, its a left turn with the head sorta looking down and it really showes off the top tines of my bulls rack, bucklucky may have a pic of the pose, But I'm still not 100% sure yet. Sorry BL, lol!

bow4elk · « **Reply #4 on:** November 17, 2009, 03:56:08 PM »

It kind of goes without saying but walk through your house and figure out where you want it or where it will best fit. For example, a left turn pose will look funny if it doesn't look into the room or open space. If you might move in the future, you might consider a more straight-on or very slight turn to get the most versatility in the future.

That is a great bull and will make a great mount. Congrats again!

HUNT · « **Reply #5 on:** November 17, 2009, 04:10:11 PM »

My living room is roughly 20x24 with 9 ft walls and vaulted ceiling. The peak is at 16 ft.

bucklucky · « **Reply #6 on:** November 17, 2009, 05:31:45 PM »

I know exactly what form you should think about putting that bad boy on. Ill get ya a picture for ya. It will show off the width of that bull real well. Its a real nice relaxed sneak look.

carpsniperg2 · « **Reply #7 on:** November 17, 2009, 05:58:41 PM »

with that class of bull i don't think you could go wrong in any position

HUNT · « **Reply #8 on:** November 17, 2009, 09:55:48 PM »

Quote from: bucklucky on November 17, 2009, 05:31:45 PM

I know exactly what form you should think about putting that bad boy on. Ill get ya a picture for ya. It will show off the width of that bull real well. Its a real nice relaxed sneak look.

Thanks Charlie

Joe_Hunter · « **Reply #9 on:** November 22, 2009, 01:17:46 AM »

Go with something different
Research came out with a sight OM 45 degree semi sneak. It's very distinctave looking and not allot of them around. Check them out on their web site
Good lick

bucklucky · « **Reply #10 on:** November 22, 2009, 01:24:22 AM »

This is the Research 45 degree slight open mouth you are refering to. It is altered a bit .

bucklucky · « **Reply #11 on:** November 22, 2009, 01:28:09 AM »

Hey Hunt, this is the form I thought would look good on your bull. Sorry I dont have any finished pics quite yet, but I will post those soon......I hope

I didnt get a straight on shot though. It looks real nice with a cape on it.

bucklucky · « **Reply #12 on:** November 22, 2009, 01:36:41 AM »

Here is a full sneak that really shows off the width on a bull. I got a picture of a bull somewhere that kind of resembles yours. I'll have to find it though. There is alot of head modifacations on this form to get it to look right though.

bucklucky · « **Reply #13 on:** November 22, 2009, 01:40:08 AM »

Well here is one of a wide bull. Its not a finished mount but you get the idea. Hope these pics help ya out.

groundhog · « **Reply #14 on:** November 22, 2009, 02:21:40 PM »

That big six that is not finished has some incredible tine length! Is that a Washington bull?

HUNT · « **Reply #15 on:** November 22, 2009, 07:10:43 PM »

I'd sure like to see the pics of that one once you put the cape on it. I don't have to decide for 3 or 4 weeks yet. Since mine will be up in the vaulted ceiling that would show off his width and the fronts. What do you call that one, a relaxed sneak with a turn?

Thanks for your help. I love the way your mounts turn out.

HUNT · « **Reply #16 on:** November 22, 2009, 07:14:11 PM »

Quote from: bow4elk on November 17, 2009, 03:56:08 PM

That is a great bull and will make a great mount. Congrats again!

Thanks... I'm pretty happy with how the hunt turned out. I'll remember it for a lifetime.

lovebohn · « **Reply #17 on:** February 07, 2011, 10:44:14 AM »

What mount did you end up getting? I'm in the same position right now. A 6x6 that scored a little over 300.

Roperfive88 · « **Reply #18 on:** November 22, 2024, 12:52:42 AM »

Quote from: bucklucky on November 22, 2009, 01:28:09 AM

Hey Hunt, this is the form I thought would look good on your bull. Sorry I dont have any finished pics quite yet, but I will post those soon......I hope I didnt get a straight on shot though. It looks real nice with a cape on it.

What form is this? My dad's choosing a form for his bull and i really like this pose.

Hunting Cowboy · « **Reply #19 on:** November 22, 2024, 06:45:25 AM »

Congratulations on a great bull! I’m I the same boat as you considering which form to use. I really like bucklucky’s suggestion!

Alan K · « **Reply #20 on:** November 22, 2024, 10:30:46 AM »

Haven't seen Charlie on here for a while. This thread is 15 years old, so there may not be a quick response or one at all...

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