Post by: Rob on June 12, 2009, 09:17:04 AM
First one is a gemsbok, second is a springbok. The Springbok horns had some white streaks in them (you can see them in the field photos too-just with all the dirt and such on them the streaks are not as pronounced as they are post boiling and treating). The taxidermist asked if I wanted them tinted black to match the rest of the horn. I elected for the natural shade. I am not sure if I like the white or not. I may tint them later-still on the fence.
Post by: bearmanric on June 12, 2009, 09:38:05 AM
Post by: Rob on June 12, 2009, 10:08:44 AM
My gemsbok represented the second worst shooting in my life. 8 shots. sheesh. I have the full story and I'll post it sometime when I get a moment. Worst shooting of my life was my first deer. That was a royal debacle.
Even though I took 8 shots to down the gemsbok, my overall average shots per animal on this trip was 2.11 over a 9 animal spread. (if I had only taken 2 shots to down him my average would have been 1.44!!)
Post by: Rob on June 12, 2009, 10:10:27 AM
those are nice looking mounts. cool to see the animal. i make my call's from. i just finished a awsome spingbok Howler heading to strawberry point IA. and i have three long Gemsbok horn. sell alot of african type call's. again great looking mounts. Rick :)
I need to order one of those SB howlers....