Buck #2 is Home.

Discussion in 'Bowhunting Talk' started by Rick James, Mar 24, 2015.

  1. Rick James

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    Well I got the call late last week from the taxidermist letting me know buck #2 was done. For those of you that didn't read the story behind this buck the original thread is here. Just like the first mount I got back a couple weeks ago, I'm beyond thrilled with this mount too.

    I wanted a full sneak but there really aren't a lot of options I like on forms for a deer this size. He had a 24" neck and 7 3/4" nose/eye and Ohio Taxidermy Supply has the only full sneak I really liked but they don't have one this size. I talked with the taxidermist and he said he'd be comfortable modifying a 6900 semi sneak to give the deer an upward/cocked head position. I wasn't sure how it would turn out but after seeing it last night when I picked it up I'm really happy with it.

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  2. Sota

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    Very nice
     
  3. soccerdan90

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    Awesome buck! Looks great!


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  4. Spear

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    Very nice! You need to put a licking branch above that brute, it would complete the display!
     
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    Great looking buck!
     
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    nice buck congrats
     
  7. Fitz

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    They both look great, congrats again Matt!

    My thoughts exactly. Maybe a Tink's dripper? :tu:
     
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    That looks amazing! X3 on the licking branch.


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  9. Lester

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    Looks really good.
     
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    Very nice
     
  11. Western MA Hunter

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    looks great! Congrats!
     
  12. Rogue6

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    Very Nice! Fine buck indeed!
     
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    Very nice!
     
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    Very nice !! 24" neck is a bruiser. I am a bit surprised he didn't also alter the back of the form...
     
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    Once again Congrats! You realize we expect two bucks this coming fall out of you again for our team to repeat? :D
     
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    Both bucks are beautiful!! Congrats on both, you should be proud!!
     
  17. Rick James

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    Thanks!!

    Despite losing the lease I was on last year, I think I should have a fair chance to get it done again. I've got three pieces of really good property lined up for 2015 already, one of them I actually like better than the place last year.
     
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    very unique mount
     
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    Very nice, love the pose. I'll be looking into a pose if I ever kill a wide one.
     
  20. SharpEyeSam

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    Awesome mount!
     

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