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Any regrets with whitetail shoulder mount head turned? #6856350 08/14/17 11:50 PM
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I am currently getting trail camera pics of a buck that, if I get him, I plan on doing a shoulder mount. I only have one other shoulder mount and it is looking straight forward. I really like this position as it will fit anywhere in my house. My taxidermist suggest that I have the head turned so it will reveal the antlers more. My only concern is if I do this I am putting limitations on what wall and what direction he will be looking on the wall. Right now I have an ideal place to put a turned head mount but we plan on selling and building a new in a few years. I hate to regret a head turn later on. Any input on this?

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Re: Any regrets with whitetail shoulder mount head turned? [Re: slippinaround] #6856428 08/15/17 12:39 AM
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I prefer turned poses. The straight forms look to stiff to me but to each his own. If your deer is noticeably better on one side, a turn can show it off better. Look at some of the forms offered and see what you like. Print off pics of a few and show them to your taxidermist. A mount turned a certain way may look better in some places but some of them turn harder than others.

Re: Any regrets with whitetail shoulder mount head turned? [Re: slippinaround] #6856455 08/15/17 12:52 AM
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I like both and have both. The turned head is just better in some ways appearance wise.

Re: Any regrets with whitetail shoulder mount head turned? [Re: Wilhunt] #6857894 08/16/17 01:01 AM
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Maybe look at a pedestal mount. You'll get the turn everyone likes for the body but still have him looking forward.

Re: Any regrets with whitetail shoulder mount head turned? [Re: slippinaround] #6857917 08/16/17 01:30 AM
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I think a turn even if slight makes for a better looking mount on almost all animals. If you get a slight turn you can still mount it just about any where in your house.

Re: Any regrets with whitetail shoulder mount head turned? [Re: slippinaround] #6858093 08/16/17 04:13 AM
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I prefer a semi-sneak with a turn to show off the deer better

Re: Any regrets with whitetail shoulder mount head turned? [Re: slippinaround] #6858323 08/16/17 02:07 PM
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I prefer a slight turn. Nothing extreme.


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Re: Any regrets with whitetail shoulder mount head turned? [Re: slippinaround] #6859504 08/17/17 02:15 PM
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I like to pick a pose that most closely resembles the way he was when I shot him.

Re: Any regrets with whitetail shoulder mount head turned? [Re: slippinaround] #6859509 08/17/17 02:19 PM
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I think I only have one head on pose and he seems like the hardest to find a spot for ha

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Semi-sneak or full sneak with slight turn has always been my favorite

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Re: Any regrets with whitetail shoulder mount head turned? [Re: unclebubba] #6861019 08/18/17 10:28 PM
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Originally Posted By: unclebubba
I like to pick a pose that most closely resembles the way he was when I shot him.

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I have to turn out the lights and look at some with a spotlight.

Re: Any regrets with whitetail shoulder mount head turned? [Re: Navasot] #6861677 08/19/17 05:35 PM
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Originally Posted By: Navasot
Semi-sneak or full sneak with slight turn has always been my favorite

same

Re: Any regrets with whitetail shoulder mount head turned? [Re: slippinaround] #6863065 08/21/17 12:54 AM
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Semi sneak pedestal looks good as well

Re: Any regrets with whitetail shoulder mount head turned? [Re: slippinaround] #6863082 08/21/17 01:01 AM
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I like a head turned pose.
Something different than straight forward mount.
It also is nice to use if you get an animal that has something extra to show, that a straight mount might not be as visible on.

Here is my Kansas buck from a couple years back with a right turn wall pedestal mount.



Re: Any regrets with whitetail shoulder mount head turned? [Re: mbavo] #6863275 08/21/17 04:20 AM
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I have mine all done as a wall pedestal with a slight turn back to center for the head position. It's perfect for just about any wall space except directly in a corner, perhaps.


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